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Sweeping blackouts in Cuba raise the question: Why has the island’s solar buildout been so slow?

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s large-scale blackouts that left 10 million people without power this month may not have happened if the government had built out more solar power to boost its failing…

John McCarthy October 27, 2024

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Ensuring secure online access to news platforms in the Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands, a renowned Caribbean destination, has experienced rapid technological growth over the past decade. As internet connectivity expands and becomes more reliable, access to online news platforms has…

John McCarthy October 24, 2024

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Cuba grid collapses again raising doubts about a quick fix

HAVANA - Cuba's electrical grid collapsed again on Sunday, the fourth such failure in 48 hours, raising fresh doubts about a quick fix on an island already suffering from severe…

John McCarthy October 22, 2024

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As Cuba’s nationwide blackout continues, a look at why the electrical grid collapsed

HAVANA — As Cuba’s electrical grid shut down Friday, leaving millions of Cubans without power nationwide hours after the government declared an “energy emergency,” authorities have not said when the…

John McCarthy October 19, 2024

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How to choose the right in the Virgin Islands

Online gambling is becoming incredibly popular in the Virgin Islands; however, it can be a challenge to find the right casino, as both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British…

John McCarthy October 14, 2024

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Why are pro-Trump posts popping on a Haitian-American Facebook page? It’s been hacked

MIAMI — The first email came in early September, around the time the Haitian-American Facebook page began posting about the Trump campaign’s falsehoods about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, eating their…

John McCarthy October 14, 2024

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Nearly half of Cuba without power as blackouts deepen

HAVANA — More than half of Cuba was without power on Thursday evening as fuel shortages and broken-down power plants left the government with little choice but to black out…

John McCarthy October 6, 2024

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U.S. intelligence says Russians created fake CA news site to fabricate Harris scandal

WASHINGTON — Russian actors created a fake San Francisco news station that published a staged video this month in an attempt to generate a scandal about Vice President Kamala Harris…

John McCarthy September 24, 2024

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What Are the Simplest Ways to Start Using Cryptocurrencies?

The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has encouraged many people to look into the idea of using these digital assets. Since making the first moves in an area like this can…

John McCarthy September 19, 2024

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The influence of online news on anxiety and stress

Today's constant stream of news can overwhelm anyone. Whether it’s breaking news, political updates, or crisis coverage, the non-stop flow of information can be hard to escape. This habit, called…

John McCarthy September 4, 2024