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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators today banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer…

John McCarthy January 15, 2025

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Google’s search ad business faces fresh investigation from UK’s competition watchdog

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it’s investigating Google’s search ad business, adding to global scrutiny that the U.S. tech giant is facing. The Competition and Markets Authority…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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FAA investigates near miss incident in Arizona

PHOENIX — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near miss incident involving two flights inbound to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The incident…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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Royal Caribbean passenger’s $1,300 mistake every cruiser must know

MIAMI — A passenger enjoying a relaxing vacation onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was quickly brought back to reality when they received an enormous cellphone bill because of one…

John McCarthy January 7, 2025

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Some Costco cold and flu medicine recalled due to potential foreign material contamination

LOS ANGELES — Costco recently notified consumers that packs of its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion caplets have been recalled amid cold and flu season. The boxes of…

John McCarthy January 7, 2025

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FBI investigating after ‘unruly’ passenger dies aboard cruise ship docked in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — A Royal Caribbean passenger who was reportedly drunk and unruly, attacking crew members, died shortly after being detained. Christifer Mikhail set sail for Ensenada to celebrate his…

John McCarthy December 21, 2024

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LIAT Airlines launches route to British Virgin Islands

ROAD TOWN — LIAT Airlines (2020) Limited has marked another significant milestone in enhancing its connectivity, with the addition of Tortola, British Virgin Islands to its route. The inaugural flight,…

John McCarthy December 15, 2024

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US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in homes and healthcare centers across Puerto…

John McCarthy December 13, 2024

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Four Seasons announces partnership with Paulson Group in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN – Four Seasons and Paulson Puerto Rico today announced plans for the leading hospitality and branded residential company to assume management of a resort and residences in Bahia Beach,…

John McCarthy December 12, 2024

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WAPA governing board selects new leadership

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority today announced the selection of Lemuel Lavinier as Chief Operating Officer of Electric and Lorraine Kelly as Chief Financial Officer.…

John McCarthy December 6, 2024