Saharan Dust Blankets Region; Expect More Hot Weather
SAN JUAN — A hot and hazy day for the islands of Puerto Rico and the USVI as a Saharan Air Layer (Saharan Dust) continues to move across the region. Weather conditions will mostly be…
St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who snuck into a woman’s apartment and attempted to sexually assault her while she was asleep faces burglary and assault charges. Osei Edwards, 23, was arrested and charged with…
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
WILTON MANORS (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their…
No winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing; Jackpot reaches $1 billion
ST. JOSEPH. Missouri (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls…
McKinsey partners with startup Cohere to help clients adopt generative AI
TORONTO (Reuters) — Consultancy giant McKinsey said it had struck a partnership with artificial intelligence startup Cohere in an effort to provide AI solutions to its enterprise clients. This is the first partnership with a…
‘Lingering moisture’ set to trickle from tropical wave, NWS says
SAN JUAN — Lingering moisture from a tropical wave will continue to bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the local islands. The best rainfall should be seen across western PR during the afternoon hours.…
WNBA mid-season award picks: Aliyah Boston running away with ROY Award
LAS VEGAS — A thrilling All-Star Weekend is now complete, and the second half of the 2023 WNBA season will get underway on Tuesday. This short break between games is a perfect time to take…
Tropical Wave Increases Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms, NWS Says
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave moving through the region will increase the chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout today and tonight. Thunderstorms are capable of producing frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Ponding…
Guadeloupe-born writer mentioned as possible Nobel Literature Prize candidate
BASSE-TERRE — Acclaimed Guadeloupe-born writer Maryse Condé is often mentioned as a possible Nobel Literature Prize candidate. The 89-year-old writer was nominated for the International Booker Prize for translated fiction for “The Gospel According to…
Appeals court revives lawsuit against Royal Caribbean over toddler’s death
SAN JUAN (Reuters) — A federal appeals court this week revived a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises by the parents of an 18-month-old girl who died after slipping through her grandfather’s hands and falling through…