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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP
Posted inBreaking News International News Military News

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti
Posted inBreaking News International News Sports News

Whale breach seen during Paris Olympics surfing semifinal competition in Tahiti

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti on Monday afternoon, a surprise guest made an…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics
Posted inBreaking News International News Sports News

Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

PARIS (AP) — On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market — more wholesome than cutthroat — has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools’ endowments
Posted inBreaking News Business News Health News

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools’ endowments

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a $600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Bloomberg, the former New York City…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Tropical wave pushes northwest towards Cancun; Tropical Storm Debby over Georgia
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Tropical wave pushes northwest towards Cancun; Tropical Storm Debby over Georgia

MIAMI — Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located over the east-central Caribbean Sea have changed little this morning. Any development of this system should be slow to…
Posted by John McCarthy August 6, 2024
Kamala Harris’ Vice President Pick Down To Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz
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Kamala Harris’ Vice President Pick Down To Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz

WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Judge orders DOJ to return helmet, spear to ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Judge orders DOJ to return helmet, spear to ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

WASHINGTON — "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley will regain possession of the makeshift spear and horned helmet that he carried as he stormed the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot with…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Trump hikes Mar-a-Lago membership to $1 million, raising concerns of selling access
Posted inBreaking News Crime News National News

Trump hikes Mar-a-Lago membership to $1 million, raising concerns of selling access

PALM BEACH — Donald Trump has set a million-dollar price tag for the ability to whisper in his ear should he win back the presidency in November, prompting ethics watchdogs…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Masked parolee and partner scooped up with ghost guns after shots fired in Gallows Bay
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Masked parolee and partner scooped up with ghost guns after shots fired in Gallows Bay

CHRISTIANSTED — Two masked men are in custody today after an alert police detective heard gunfire in Gallows Bay and pursued two suspects after they drove away. Ramon Mateo III.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled today that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could…
Posted by John McCarthy August 5, 2024

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