US economy shrinks in first quarter as tariffs unleash flood of imports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. economy contracted for the first time in three years in the first quarter, swamped by a flood of imports as businesses raced to avoid higher…
Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
GEORGE TOWN (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were…
4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles the eastern Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Dominican Republic on Tuesday afternoon, with its epicenter located in the Mona Passage, approximately 27.2 kilometers southeast of Punta Cana, La Altagracia…
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Porn star ‘decapitated and cut up gay couple before freezing remains and dumping body parts’ off bridge
LONDON (Daily Mail) —A man 'decapitated and dismembered' a couple before freezing parts of their remains and bringing the rest in suitcases to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, a…
St. Croix: Cloudy, a thunderstorm in the morning, brief showers in afternoon, high of 86
CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix can expect plenty of clouds, a thunderstorm in the morning followed by a brief shower or two in the afternoon and a high of 86,…
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Caribbean woman traveling from St. Croix dies in ICE custody after 3 months in captivity in U.S. detention centers
MIAMI — A Caribbean woman traveling from St. Croix who had been in ICE custody since February died suddenly Friday at the Broward Transitional Center in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Marie…
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Trump eases auto tariffs burden as Lutnick touts one done foreign trade deal
DETROIT (Reuters) — President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs today with a mix of credits and relief from other levies…
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Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate
TUSKEGEE, Alabama (AP) — A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the wayward marsupial.…
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Urgent recall for popular Trader Joe’s item that could leave millions wheezing and vomiting
A premade salad from Trader Joe's has been urgently recalled for an undeclared allergen that could leave millions wheezing and vomiting. Trader Joe's has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of…
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Scooter operator dies in crash with car on Donoe Bypass Road
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 24-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motor scooter and a car in St. Thomas on Monday evening, authorities said. RickQuan D. James of…