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A binder full of Russian intelligence went missing during Trump’s final days in office. His allies are looking for it, too.

PALM BEACH, Florida -- More classified intel — this time about Russia — went missing during Trump's final days, CNN and the New York Times report. The binder of intelligence…

John McCarthy December 16, 2023

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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers…

John McCarthy December 14, 2023

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Track Standout Michelle Smith Attends Swanky Sports Awards Gala In Miami

MIAMI — Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith was invited by the PanAm Sports organization to attend the second PanAm Sports Awards 2023 Gala on behalf of the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy December 13, 2023

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A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicts three men on environmental crimes

SAN JUAN — Three men have been indicted as part of an ongoing federal investigation into environmental crimes committed on protected land in southern Puerto Rico, authorities announced Thursday. Two of the men…

John McCarthy December 10, 2023

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With the best WNBA Draft Lottery odds at another No. 1 pick, the Fever’s rebuild is coming together around Aliyah Boston

INDIANAPOLIS — The night the Indiana Fever introduced Christie Sides as their next head coach, 14 lottery balls bounced in the franchise’s favor for the first time in history. The No. 1…

John McCarthy December 9, 2023

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Social Security Talks: Will Social Security Be There When I Retire?

A new podcast examines many of the questions future recipients of Social Security have. Such as: "Will Social Security be there when I retire?" That’s the question SSA is answering…

John McCarthy December 9, 2023

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Home repair scammer extradited from Texas to face charges in the USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Texas man who took money from a number of St. Thomas victims for hurricane-related home repairs — but never did the work — will face charges.…

John McCarthy December 8, 2023

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NSF awards $5.3M to university to boost marine, environmental science work force

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announces it has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award for a collaborative project entitled, Navigating Home. Navigating Home expands…

John McCarthy December 6, 2023

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Social Security Benefits To Increase In 2024

More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits in 2024. This number includes about 22,288 beneficiaries of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in…

John McCarthy December 2, 2023

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Puerto Rican woman, alleged girlfriend of Texas shooter, indicted for making threats

SAN JUAN — A 19-year-old woman in Puerto Rico was indicted this week by a grand jury for making thirteen interstate threats between May and October 2023 in violation of 18…

John McCarthy December 1, 2023