Drawing nears for $997M Mega Millions jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A nearly $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs Friday night, offering the prospect of instant riches for a lucky player after more than three months without…
How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to Netflix extravaganza
CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest annual event, was held in…
Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitians rushed to buy food and other basic supplies Thursday as they emerged from their homes during a rare respite from gang violence, but gunfire erupted in downtown Port-au-Prince hours later. Female…
Social Security Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments
Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner O’Malley testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging…
A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation
GEORGETOWN (AP) — Caribbean leaders said this week that all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister for Haiti, which remains engulfed…
Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence
DAJABON (AP) — Human rights activists are calling on the Dominican Republic’s government for a temporary reprieve in deportations as neighboring Haiti’s crisis spirals and people attempt to flee over the closed border from a surge in…
Haiti central bank raid leaves at least three dead
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AFP) — Security forces in Haiti killed at least three people, repelling an attack on the central bank as gang violence surges in the capital of Port-au-Prince, an employee said Tuesday. The Bank of…
Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti’s capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Armed gangs launched new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince early Wednesday, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital. Associated Press journalists reported seeing at least five bodies…
East end baker cooks the books to get $1,343.77 in ‘free’ swag
CHRISTIANSTED — The baker at a popular east end St. Croix restaurant is behind bars today after authorities said she cooked the company books to get nearly $1,400 in free things for herself. Taylor Holmes,…
Former fugitive Darren Bess released to family member as he awaits murder trial in St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Darren Bess was flown back to St. Croix on Monday and charged with the 2021 murder of Kevin Jerome. Bess, 29, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, carrying of firearms…