Virgin Islands Local News
First Dominican in MLB and Detroit Tigers’ First Black Player, Passes at 92
News Americas, New York, NY, October 3, 2024: Ozzie Virgil Sr., the first Dominican Republic born player in Major League Baseball (MLB) when he debuted
STX: LBJ Pump Station Temporarily Offline
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority advises the community that the LBJ Pump Station on St. Croix is temporarily offline due to mechanical problems, which
Virtue of the Week – Creativity
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project
St. Croix Saturday Farmer’s Market to Relocate for Oct. 12
The agriculture Department encourages the community to visit the La Reine Farmer’s Market for fresh, local produce on Saturday, Oct. 12. Read More St.
35th Legislature of the USVI – Senate Calendar: October 7 – 11
this is the Senate Calendar of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands for the week of Oct. 7-11 Read More St. Croix Source
Health Advises Public to Avoid Roadway Where Sewage Spill Occurred
The V.I. Department of Health is urging the public to avoid traversing Watergut and King Cross streets where a sewage spill has been reported.
October Is Breast Cancer/ Liver Cancer Awareness Month: SEAT Co-Founder Launches Faith App™
The platform is designed to help individuals and families manage stress and anxiety while going through health challenges. Read More St. Croix Source Virgin
Weekly Weather Forecast with Jesse Daley
Watch now: Check out our weekly weather forecast with Jesse Daley, covering Sunday, Oct 6, through Saturday, Oct. 12. Read More St. Croix Source
Lack of Funding Forces St. Croix Animal Welfare Center to Cut Services
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center sent out a cry for community help Friday after receiving no response when they inquired about a new contract
VI Weather Updates
Sports
Caribbean Roots Tennis Star Completes First Major Win In four Year
News Americas, New York, NY, August 28, 2024: Caribbean heritage tennis star Naomi Osaka is back at the US Open, securing her first major win
The Caribbean’s Winning Formula: How Olympic Glory And Tech Are Shaping A New Era In Sports
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 3, 2024: The Caribbean had an excellent 2024 Paris Olympics Games this summer. The nations that represented the
Caribbean Olympian Inducted Into University Of Kentucky Athletics Hall Of Fame
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 24, 2024: Caribbean immigrant and Puerto Rican sprint hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn was among six athletes and officials inducted
Jamaican Reggae Boyz Lembikisa Joins Yverdon Sport On Loan
News Americas, New York, NY, Tues. September 17, 2024: Yverdon Sport has Jamaican international and Reggae Boyz Dexter Lembikisa from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2024/25
World’s Fastest Woman To Get Own Day
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 10, 2024: St. Lucia Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has officially declared September 27 as “Julien Alfred Day”
Aruba’s Alvaro Bautista Wins Aragon Round of 2024 Superbike World Championship
News Americas, New York, NY, September 30, 2024: Aruba’s Alvaro Bautista wins at the Aragon round of the 2024 Superbike World Championship, triumphing over Toprak
Dwayne Bravo Announces Retirement From Cricket
News Americas, New York, NY, September 27, 2024: Dwayne Bravo, one of the most celebrated figures in T20 cricket, has officially announced his retirement from
St. Lucia Welcomes Home Olympic Medalist Julien Alfred
News Americas, New York, NY, September 25, 2024: Double Olympic medalist Julien Alfred returned home to St. Lucia on Tuesday, receiving a warm and celebratory
Get Ready For The CPL 2024 Playoffs
News Americas, New York, NY, October 2, 2024. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 is into its thrilling playoffs stage. The top four teams are
Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble concussed on vicious hit, appears knocked out in frightening moment
Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble was ruled out after being evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit from Bears safety Jaquan Brisker. Read More
Trevor Lawrence throws tablet, gets into heated argument with Gabe Davis on Jaguars sideline
Somehow, everything keeps getting worse in Jacksonville. Read More NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos Virgin Islands News
Liberty reach second straight WNBA Finals with revenge win over Aces
There will be a new WNBA champion in 2024. Read More NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos Virgin Islands News
Rangers’ Braden Schneider could move to off side in Ryan Lindgren’s absence
That’s how the Blueshirts defensive corps finished Friday’s preseason finale against the Islanders and how they lined up in practice at MSG Training Center in
Aaron Rodgers mocked by Vikings’ Harrison Smith after sack
The Vikings safety performed Aaron Rodgers’ signature celebration after a sack. Read More NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos Virgin Islands
Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 2 bet: Ride with Jack Flaherty, L.A.
Jack Flaherty will lead the Dodgers past Yu Darvish and the Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Read
Technology
MIT economist says AI can only handle 5% of jobs, fears stock crash
Just 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily assisted by artificial intelligence within the next decade, according to calculations by Daron Acemoglu, an economist
Facebook, Instagram users outraged over AI training with user posts: ‘F–k right off’
It’s causing users to short-circuit. Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post Virgin Islands News
ChatGPT owner OpenAI valued at whopping $157B after funding from Microsoft, Nvidia
The closing of the funds coincides with the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts and executive changes, including the abrupt departure of its longtime Chief Technology Officer last week. Latest
Tesla shares sink after deliveries fall short — and here’s why Wall Street is alarmed
Tesla said deliveries rose 6.4% in the July-September period to 462,890 vehicles, marking its first quarter of growth this year. But the figure fell short of estimates. Latest
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov insists ‘little has changed’ in app’s privacy policies since his arrest
The tech mogul faces charges in France of facilitating child pornography and other offenses related to his lax content moderation policy. Latest Technology News and
Popular Chinese electric vehicles can listen to conversations, owners claim
A driver who owns a BYD car, a Chinese brand of electric vehicle, has claimed that the software can listen to his conversations. Latest Technology
Snapchat failed to properly warn against ‘sextortion schemes’ targeting underage users: lawsuit
Snapchat failed to adequately warn its users about the extent of rampant “sextortion schemes” targeting underage users – even as employees debated internally about how
Surgeons use PlayStation controller for long-distance endoscopy in groundbreaking experiment
This innovative feat paves the way for the future of remote surgeries in humans, particularly in areas lacking local medical expertise. Latest Technology News and
NYC company develops simple swab test that can tell how well you’re aging
Most biochemical tests that predict a person’s biological age rely on blood DNA, but Tally Health’s CheekAge is a non-invasive cheek swab. Latest Technology News
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of collusion over ‘auto blocker’ feature
In the new antitrust suit filed in California federal court, Epic focused on a Samsung feature called “Auto Blocker,” which is turned on by default
Big Tech mounts ‘divide and conquer’ bid in Washington to kill Kids Online Safety Act: sources
Google, Meta and their Big Tech allies have stoked outrage on both sides of the aisle in a desperate scramble to derail the Kids Online
OpenAI reportedly mulls $10B payday for Sam Altman as more top executives head for exits
A 7% stake in Microsoft-backed OpenAI could soon be worth a whopping $10.5 billion for Altman, who had not previously taken an ownership position in
Health and Wellness
Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy And Childhood Have Lasting Effects On Brain: Study
Exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) during pregnancy and childhood can lead to significant changes in the microstructure of the brain’s white
Poor Sleep During Pregnancy Linked To Developmental Delays In Children: Study
The study explored how short sleep duration during pregnancy, meaning sleeping less than seven hours daily, is linked to neurodevelopmental delays in offspring. Read More
Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills 6 In Rwanda: What To Know About Contagious Hemorrhagic Fever
Currently, there is no available treatment or vaccine for Marburg disease. The expected fatality is around 88%. Read More Medical Daily Virgin Islands News
Best Elastic Bandage Wraps For Injury Prevention And Recovery
Elastic adhesive bandages are a practical solution for injury management and prevention. Their ability to provide flexible support, reduce swelling, and stabilize joints makes them
Best Massage Guns To Soothe Your Aching Muscles
Regular use of a massage gun can help improve circulation, reduce muscle stiffness, alleviate pain, and even contribute to better sleep quality. Massage guns are
Best Nebulizers For Your Respiratory Health: Here’s How To Use Them Effectively
Nebulizers are simple devices designed to deliver medications to the lungs directly, making them crucial for treating everything from common colds to more serious conditions
Cobenfy Gets FDA Approval: New Drug Offers Novel Treatment Mechanism For Schizophrenia
The new drug Cobenfy promises to revolutionize treatment for schizophrenia with its novel mechanism, the first of its kind in decades. Read More Medical Daily
14% Of U.S. Adults Have Inadequate Iron, Study Finds: Here’s How To Spot Deficiency
The study found that 14% of U.S. adults lack adequate iron, while 15% have functional iron deficiency, where their bodies can’t properly use the iron
Read Aloud To Kids: AAP Recommends Shared Reading To Strengthen Bonds, Boost Brain Development
The latest updated policy statement from the AAP suggests “literacy promotion as a universal primary prevention strategy to strengthen families and support healthy development.” Read
Man Who Hacked Off Own Genitals While High on Mushrooms Undergoes Successful Penis ‘Replantation’ in Historic First
Doctors in Austria have documented the first known occurrence of psilocybin-induced penile amputation according to an unprecedented case report. Read More Medical Daily Virgin Islands
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Entertainment
Real Estate
Disney launches first-ever luxe residential community in California desert
Disney is turning the dream of living in a magical world into reality. Virgin Islands News
Tech titan John Backus lists glass Miami house for $15.9M
This 6,408-square-foot SoFla home is as classy as it is glassy. Virgin Islands News
Big Sur’s one-of-a-kind ‘Barrel House’ lists for $3.2M: See inside
Secluded atop California’s coastal ridge, the three-bedroom home was hand-built out of two enormous, interconnected redwood wine barrels in 1980. Virgin Islands News
Homeowner warns against buying house in the woods after major pest problem: ‘Eating us alive financially’
A San Francisco Bay Area influencer has warned that buying a house in the woods, however beautiful it may be, is a complete headache to
Record numbers of Americans are moving to disaster-prone areas—despite the risks
Real estate agents confirm that many homebuyers just don’t take climate issues all that seriously when deciding where to live. Virgin Islands News
Celeb-filled NYC condo building offering parking spots for $500K
And they’re going fast, according to a spokesperson. The half-mill tab might not be a heavy lift for owners who have spent up to $35
Private equity giant inks hush-hush lease at revamped NYC office building
The Manhattan office market continues to surprise with unexpected new leases and expansions – and now, a most unlikely relocation that nobody saw coming. Bridgewater
Consumer goods mogul pays $100M for chunk of Miami Beach island in the county’s priciest sale so far this year
Three waterfront parcels on La Gorce Island have sold to consumer goods multimillionaire Anand Khubani for a very pretty penny. Virgin Islands News
All about Hoda Kotb’s $2.89M suburban New York home where she moved to give her kids ‘independence’
As she leaves her high-profile role, Hoda Kotb looks forward to life in the city suburbs. Virgin Islands News
NYC’s outer boroughs see prices rise as rental demand increases — see where it’s really heating up
According to a newly released Realtor.com report, the demand was significantly, and ironically, correlated with a desire for affordability. Virgin Islands News
Dan Snyder’s megamansion he donated to cancer research now facing $20M price cut
The former Washington Commanders boss donated this Potomac, Md. residence to charity in March — and now, it’s available at a discount for cancer research.
Even more Manhattan offices are slated for a residential conversion
As work from home continues — as well as a home affordability crisis — 77 Water St. will yield some 600 rental apartments from former
NYC rent continues to rise: Here’s how much you need to earn to leave in each borough
Anyone who’s tried to rent an apartment in New York City knows that it’s highly competitive and highly priced, and the latest data suggests this market is showing no
New owner of the Malibu mansion that Kanye destroyed calls rapper’s alterations ‘dumb’
Removing the glazing on the building’s floors was “a really dumb move” the new owner said. Virgin Islands News
Son of billionaire Phillies owner apologizes after second abandoned LA mansion becomes a graffiti magnet
Middleton, the son of Philadelphia Phillies owner John S. Middleton, has been under fire for allowing the homes to fall into disrepair. Virgin Islands News
