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Hurricane Erin strengthens to category 1 as it nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
WCTI - North Carolina
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Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic. This marks our first Hurricane of the 2025 season, and on track to become our first Major Hurricane of the year. Wind speeds are already exceeding 75 mph and growing as Category 1 Hurricane Erin barrels...
DPNR Urges Boaters and Builders to Secure Property as Hurricane Erin Nears Virgin Islands
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources is advising boaters, contractors, developers, and homebuilders across the Virgin Islands to take immediate precautions as Hurricane Erin approaches the region. Boaters in both districts are...
Marshall Islands plays its first international soccer match in Springdale
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 15, 2025
SPRINGDALE -- The Marshall Islands played in its first 11-per-side soccer match Thursday night, losing to the U.S. Virgin Islands 4-0 at Springdale High School's Bulldog Stadium. It was a historic occasion. The Republic of the Marshall Islands is...
Hurricane Erin expected to soak Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico before heading north
New York Daily News
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August 15, 2025
Tropical Storm Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season as it headed into the northeast Caribbean, where heavy rains were expected to soak the Virgin Islands, southern and eastern Puerto Rico and the twin-island nation...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $950 million ahead of next drawing
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 28, 2025
(Gray News) - The Powerball jackpot reached $950 million after no one matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night. It is the sixth largest prize in the lottery’s history. Any player who wins the $950 million jackpot will have the choice of...
Erin Upgraded To A Rare Category 5 Hurricane; Heavy Rain Threat In Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
AOL
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Hurricane Erin is now a rare Category 5 hurricane located north of the Northern Leeward Islands. Erin is expected to bring rain, gusty winds and high surf to the Caribbean this weekend before pivoting northward and passing between Bermuda and the...
Hilton opens first U.S. Virgin Islands hotel in St. Thomas
Breaking Travel News
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August 15, 2025
Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to Hilton’s...
Contour Airlines Is Adding Caribbean Flights, Linking Dominica With Puerto Rico and St Thomas
Caribbean Journal
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August 28, 2025
A new airline is coming to the Caribbean: Georgia-based Contour Airlines is expanding its Caribbean footprint with new nonstop service linking Dominica with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beginning this fall, the regional carrier will...
Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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August 16, 2025
Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 season, and is expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Erin strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean,...
Erin becomes first hurricane of Atlantic season, heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
The Gleaner
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August 15, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although...
Erin becomes a hurricane, heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
WOWK - West Virginia
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August 15, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although...
Caribbean Tourism Organization to Showcase Sustainable Tourism Leadership at CARIFESTA XV
I News Cayman
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August 21, 2025
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (August 21, 2025) —The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will spotlight its leadership in sustainable tourism at CARIFESTA XV, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts, scheduled for August...
Two Vermont inns among nominees for 2025 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence
Vermont Business Magazine
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August 23, 2025
Von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort (1942) Stowe, Vermont. Credit: Historic Hotels of America and von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort. Vermont Business Magazine Historic Hotels of America has announced the Nominee Finalists for the 2025 Historic...
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
WPRI 12 - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although...
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
Brandon Sun
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August 15, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although...
Renewable Energy for US Territories Act reintroduced in US House
Pasquines
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August 27, 2025
On July 23, Representatives Ted Lieu (D) of California, Stacey Plaskett (D) of the United States Virgin Islands, James Moylan (R) of Guam, and Pablo Hernandez (PDP, D) of Puerto Rico reintroduced the Renewable Energy for US Territories Act in the...
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...
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $815 Million After No Winner
Times News Global
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August 28, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Powerball jackpot has reached $815 million following no grand prize winner in the latest drawing on Monday, August 25, 2025. The cash option for the prize is set at $367.9 million. The winning numbers drawn were 16, 19, 34,...
Hilton Expands Caribbean Footprint, Debuts First U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel with the Opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
Hospitality Net
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August 14, 2025
Today, Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to...
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....