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Jeffrey Epstein's Bedroom on His Island Seen For First Time in New Video
Newsweek
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August 21, 2025
Footage of Jeffrey Epstein's island house, including shots of his bedroom, have been revealed for the first time. The images of the house on the island of Little Saint James were released by Epstein's former boat captain, who said that unknowingly...
Hilton Opens First Hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
FTN News
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August 14, 2025
Hilton opens first hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room property overlooking Long Bay and steps from the island’s bustling Havensight Mall. This debut marks Hilton’s entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands and...
First Alert Weather Day: Hot and humid with isolated storms to start the week
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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August 17, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - First Alert Weather Days continue through Wednesday for above average heat back in the forecast across Central Alabama. High temperatures will climb into the mid 90s, but when you factor in the humidity, feels-like...
Andia Ravariere Takes Her Place As CEO Of The Nevis Tourism Authority
Black Enterprise
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August 27, 2025
Andia Ravariere is a passionate leader The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) has appointed Andia Ravariere as its new chief executive officer, a role she will assume on Sept. 1. With more than a decade of experience in sustainable tourism development...
Michigan island named among best underrated places in the US
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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August 21, 2025
A Michigan spot was named on a list of the best underrated islands in the country, and it wasn’t Mackinac Island. CNN Travel recently released its “America’s best underrated islands” list, and Michigan’s Drummond Island was included on the list....
Use Hilton points in the US Virgin Islands for the first time ever at Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
The Points Guy
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August 13, 2025
Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which...
Tropical Storm Erin set to become first hurricane of the season as US Virgin Islands prepare for the worst
New York Post
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August 13, 2025
Preparations for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Erin are underway in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the system continues to become better organized and remains on track to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season....
Bigger, stronger Hurricane Erin could now affect North Carolina shore
West Kentucky Star
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By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2025 | 05:05 AM | BAHAMAS A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean on Sunday, and is forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. It...
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to Estimated $950 Million
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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August 28, 2025
An estimated $950 million Powerball jackpot awaits the next drawing on Saturday, Aug. 30, marking the game’s sixth-largest prize and the highest advertised amount in over a year. The cash option stands at $428.9 million before taxes, according to...
Windstar expands Caribbean and Latin America sailings for winter 2026/27
Seatrade Cruise News
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August 28, 2025
Windstar Cruises announced an expanded winter 2026/2027 program featuring 35 sailings across 10 different itineraries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The deployment will utilise four of the line's vessels and include daylight Panama Canal...
Greater Naples Chamber appoints Courtney Curatolo as vice president of alumni relations and foundation development for Leadership Collier Foundation
Naples Florida Weekly
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August 21, 2025
Courtney Curatolo, Ph.D., has joined the Greater Naples Chamber as the vice president of alumni relations and foundation development for the Leadership Collier Foundation. In this role, Curatolo will lead initiatives that empower future leaders...
RMI soccer makes history
Marshall Islands Journal
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August 20, 2025
KAREN EARNSHAW Marshallese tuned in and turned up to watch the first ever international soccer event hosted by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation last week in Arkansas with social media lighting up on the topic. Springdale’s Albious Latior...
Simone Biles Makes It Official: Polka Dot Nails Are Fall's Hottest Manicure Design
Marie Claire U.S.
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August 20, 2025
Simone Biles is in her polka dot era. On August 20, the Olympic gymnast posted a selfie on her Instagram stories after revealing that she’s spending some time in Australia with her sister, Adria Biles. For the occasion, the athlete kept things...
First Alert Weather: Powerful Erin tracks in the Atlantic while storms drop heavy rain locally
104.5 WOKV - Florida
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August 17, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the First Alert Weather forecast: It was a stormy afternoon & evening across the area Numerous spots in NE FL/SE GA, especially west of I-95, saw 1+" of rain...
Iconic North Charleston restaurant receives $50K grant from American Express
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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NORTH CHARLESTON — An iconic Lowcountry restaurant once recognized by the James Beard Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant as part of a nationwide campaign funded by American Express. Bertha’s Kitchen, a soul food eatery first opened by...
Elm & Good welcomes Chef JV Hernandez to lead new culinary chapter in Dallas
Travel Daily News
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August 20, 2025
Elm & Good at The Kimpton Pittman Hotel appoints Executive Chef JV Hernandez, introducing new brunch menus and group dining experiences in Dallas. DALLAS, TEXAS – Elm & Good, the signature restaurant at The Kimpton Pittman Hotel in the heart of...
Best sailing destinations in the US
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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August 16, 2025
It is widely believed that Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore....
Northern Caribbean braces for first major storm of 2025
Amsterdam News - New York
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August 20, 2025
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Strong line-up for the 44Cup World Championship
Sail-World
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August 27, 2025
by 44Cup 27 Aug 12:10 PDT 28-31 August 2025 The annual highlight of the 44Cup season gets under way tomorrow with the opening day of the World Championship for the twelve RC44 yachts. This year's 16th edition will be the first time that the high...
First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 poised for Category 5 strength
The Express Tribune
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August 16, 2025
Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, could become a Category 5 hurricane, with additional strengthening expected this afternoon, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Saturday. The storm is currently...