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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....
Jeremy W. Hodge Out! Kurt B. E. Hodge In! as PWD new Boss
Virgin Islands News Online
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BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Sources close to the Ministry of Communications and Works have told our newsroom that Director of the Public Works Department (PWD) Mr Jeremy W Hodge has been removed from his post. Mr Hodge will be reassigned to the...
‘Are You My First?’ Producers on Verifying Whether Contestants Were Actually Virgins: ‘You Could Just Tell’
Variety
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August 22, 2025
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “Are You My First?,” now streaming on Hulu. Although the promos for “Are You My First?” read “from the producers of ‘Love Island,’ referring to ITV Studios, the show also comes from...
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...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...
The First Wave of Epstein Files Is on its Way to Congress – Will They Be Made Public?
Townhall
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August 22, 2025
The Justice Department handed over the first set of documents related to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein to Congress. Earlier this month, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) issued subpoenas for DOJ records on the Epstein...
These beloved U.S. restaurants are getting $50K grants from Amex
The Manual - Oregon
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September 3, 2025
Fifty historic restaurants across the United States are getting a boost to help preserve their place in America’s culinary story. American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced the latest recipients of their...
Epstein files: Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ she did not see Trump act in 'inappropriate way'
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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The Justice Department released hours of interviews between Ghislaine Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Authorities published audio recordings of the interview in addition to the hundreds of pages of transcripts. Jeffrey Epstein's...
Mida: RM190.3 billion approved investments in first-half 2025
The Sun Daily
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August 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), an 18.7% increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida). Investment, Trade and Industry...
Hot & Humid Weekend, Isolated Storm Chances; Cooler Next Week
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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August 16, 2025
Hot & Humid Weekend, Isolated Storm Chances; Cooler Next Week In South Central Pennsylvania Overnight lows will drop to the low 70s before reaching the upper 80s & low 90s on Saturday. FOUNDATION. THE HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL REMAIN AROUND FOR...
Why MN Is One of the Luckiest States for Powerball
KRFO - Minnesota
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September 3, 2025
Feeling lucky? With the Powerball jackpot now nearing a staggering $1.5 billion, it turns out Minnesota is one of the best places in the country to buy a winning ticket. The Powerball lottery has been around for a long time-- it just celebrated...
Congress to receive first batch of Epstein files Friday
Straight Arrow News
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The Justice Department (DOJ) is expected to deliver the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files to Congress on Friday. However, it doesn’t anticipate a complete data dump in the near future. The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer,...
Malaysia secures RM190bil approved investments in first half of 2025
Free Malaysia Today
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August 22, 2025
Mida said foreign investments accounted for 78% or RM53.3 billion of total approved investments in manufacturing, while domestic investments contributed RM15.1 billion, or 22%. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in...
US Treasury targets Greek shipbroker in latest Iran sanctions
Seatrade Maritime News
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August 22, 2025
Greek shipping businessman Antonios Margaritis has been caught in the crosshairs of the latest US sanctions designed to put “maximum pressure” on Iran. Margaritis runs Greek shipbroker Marant Shipping and Trading, which he founded in 2015, and a...
First Alert Weather: A beautiful Saturday with some thunderstorms to track on Sunday
WHEC 10 - New York
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August 16, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Saturday will bring a beautiful day to Western New York with highs in the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. Dew points are expected to stay in the upper 50s to low 60s, providing comfortably dry conditions throughout the day. Dry...
Soccer-Marshall Islands make history with first-ever international football match
The Malaysian Star
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August 15, 2025
(Reuters) -The Marshall Islands finally got off the mark in international football on Thursday and promptly lost 4-0 to the U.S. Virgin Islands on a high school pitch in Arkansas, but not before making history as the world's newest national team....
The U.S. Virgin Islands Nominates A New Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 9, 2025
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King for Commissioner of Tourism. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King to serve as...
First 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Barrels Toward Caribbean, Forecasters Warn Of Rapid Intensification
Daily Wire
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August 15, 2025
Tropical Storm Erin intensified to become the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, with Caribbean residents bracing for what forecasters warn could become a dangerous Category 3 storm as early as Sunday. The National Hurricane Center confirmed...
NWS expands instant flood mapping tool to cover 60% of population
United Press International (UPI)
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Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The National Weather Service announced Wednesday it has expanded its real-time flood mapping tool to cover about 60% of the U.S. population, double its coverage from a year ago. The agency introduced its experimental Flood...
How to watch Wednesday night's historic $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot drawing
MassLive - Massachusetts
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September 3, 2025
Someone could become the winner of the sixth-largest lottery jackpot in history on Wednesday night. The Powerball jackpot is at $1.4 billion as of Wednesday afternoon, with an estimated cash value of $634.3 million. There have been no Powerball...