BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said he will continue to support Venezuela in “safeguarding its sovereignty and national security, national dignity and social stability.” In a letter sent to President Nicolás Maduro on the eve of his birthday and shared…
Among the many concerns people preparing for retirement often express are worries about the fiscal strength of the Social Security program. That’s because – without congressional action – Social Security’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI)…
KINGSTON (Reuters) —Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island on October…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate, ending an initiative launched with fanfare as a symbol of Trump’s pledge to slash the…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a “potentially hazardous situation” when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution. The FAA notice cited, opens new tab the “worsening security…
The team diving in Lake Ontario stumbled upon a completely intact shipwreck — with its masts still standing — that could date back to the early 1800s, giving them insight into an era of Great…
Sunday, November 23, 2025 FINALLY… a hazard-free Sunday! Mostly sunny skies, only occasional brief showers, pleasant temperatures, and breezy east-northeast winds, the National Weather Service said. A perfect day for the beach, outdoor activities, or…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 47-year-old St. Thomas woman is accused of stealing entrance fees from a popular tourist attraction. Renee George-President was arrested and charged with embezzlement by employee and grand larceny, the Virgin Islands…
FREDErIKSTED – A St. Croix woman faces assault and related charges after police say she attacked another woman – and her vehicle early Friday morning. Shania Frederick,19, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic violence,…