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About John McCarthy
John McCarthy is primarily known for his investigative reporting on the U.S. Virgin Islands. A series of reports beginning in the 1990's revealed that there was everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling. Another report, following Hurricane Hugo in 1989, cited a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confidential overview that said that over 40 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands public lives below the poverty line. The Virgin Islands Free Press is the only Caribbean news source to regularly incorporate the findings of U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests. John's articles have appeared in the BVI Beacon, St. Croix Avis, San Juan Star and Virgin Islands Daily News. He is the former news director of WSVI-TV Channel 8 on St. Croix.
Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm or two in spots, high 90
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm or two in spots, high 90

Dangerous heat conditions will continue through tomorrow, the National Weather Service said. Afternoon showers may cause ponding on roads, according to the NWS. HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT from 10:00 a.m.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 28, 2025
Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania’s international Corgi race
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News International News

Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania’s international Corgi race

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers. That’s at least according…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2025
Photos show revelers taking part in Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Spain
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News Tourism News

Photos show revelers taking part in Tomatina, the tomato-throwing festival in Spain

BUNOL, Spain (AP) — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the eye-catching Tomatina festival in which people fling overripe tomatoes at each other. Lore says it began in 1945 for local…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2025
After Trump’s DOGE action, 300 million people’s Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says
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After Trump’s DOGE action, 300 million people’s Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 300 million Americans’ Social Security data was put at risk after Department of Government Efficiency officials uploaded sensitive information to a cloud account not subject to oversight,…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2025
Ukraine disables 17% of Russia’s oil refinery capacity: Reuters
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Ukraine disables 17% of Russia’s oil refinery capacity: Reuters

MOSCOW — (Reuters) - Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and exporting infrastructure, striking the most important sector of President Vladimir Putin's economy to show it can fight…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2025
Partly sunny with a brief shower or 2 this morning, high 91
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Puerto Rico News

Partly sunny with a brief shower or 2 this morning, high 91

Hazardous Weather Outlook High Rip Current Risk Alert Dangerous rip currents through this afternoon along the western, northern, and eastern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Thomas. Heat Advisory…
Posted by John McCarthy August 27, 2025
St. Thomas teen who fled previous traffic stop jailed by SOB this time
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

St. Thomas teen who fled previous traffic stop jailed by SOB this time

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 19-year-old man who police said fled a traffic stop earlier this month has been jailed — after being stopped a second time. Kerwan Warrington, of St.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2025
Gruesome simulation reveals what ‘the black death’ does to the body – as American patient tests positive for plague
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Gruesome simulation reveals what ‘the black death’ does to the body – as American patient tests positive for plague

An illuminating video has captured in alarming detail exactly what happens to the body after catching the plague.  The medieval illness—one of the most deadly in history—ravaged Europe between 1347…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2025
LA teacher, 44, accused of drugging, raping boy, 14, prosecutors say
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Education News

LA teacher, 44, accused of drugging, raping boy, 14, prosecutors say

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a middle school teacher, Colleen Jo Matarico, is charged with sexually abusing a male student who was…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2025
Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela’s doorstep
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News International News

Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela’s doorstep

CARACAS — The United States is increasing its military presence in the southern Caribbean even more as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to disrupt Latin American drug cartels, according…
Posted by John McCarthy August 26, 2025

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