July 10, 2023
Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week
Threads, the social media app aimed at rivaling Twitter, has signed up more than 100 million users in less than five days, according to new data. It means Threads, launched by Instagram owner Meta, has beat a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app.…
July 10, 2023
Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on regulators to investigate an energy drink promoted by high-profile YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul. Mr. Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.…
July 10, 2023
Armed Robbery Investigation
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a robbery that occurredyesterday ( Saturday 08th July). At around 4:46 p.m., calls were placed to the Police Control Room indicating there was arobbery at a Supermarket located along…
July 10, 2023
Barbados government temporarily reduces airport service charge
In an effort to increase regional travel to the Island, the government has reduced the airport service charge from US$35 to US$20, a statement from the Government Information Service said. Tourism and International Transport Minister, Ian…
July 10, 2023
Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands
Spanish rescuers are searching waters off the Canary Islands for a boat carrying at least 200 African migrants who went missing more than a week ago. The aid group Walking Borders says the fishing boat sailed from Kafountine, a coastal town in…
July 6, 2023
TCI’S THURSDAY AND FRIDAY WEATHER FORECAST
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY, HOT, AND A BIT BREEZY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE. WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS SEAS: 4 TO 6 FEET SUNRISE: 6:11 AM SUNSET: 7:35 PM HIGH TIDE: 10:13 AM (2.3 FT) 10:52 PM (3.0 FT) LOW…
July 6, 2023
Murder Investigation Launched
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating the circumstances that led tothe murder of a male victim earlier today (Wednesday 05 th July 2023). Based on preliminary information a call was placed to the Police Control Room at…
July 6, 2023
July 3rd was officially the hottest day ever recorded globally
The entire planet sweltered to the unofficial hottest day in human recordkeeping on July 3, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. High-temperature records were surpassed on July 3 and 4 in Quebec and…
July 4, 2023
Up To 9 Inches Of Rain Floods Chicago Metro Area
Chicago is cleaning up after torrential rain led to flooding problems Sunday. Swim bans have been lifted at almost all Chicago beaches as of 3 p.m. The bans were initially put in place due to unsafe water quality from elevated levels of bacteria…
July 4, 2023
Tesla delivers record number of cars
Electric carmaker Tesla says it delivered a record number of vehicles in the three months to the end of June, after cutting prices to boost sales. It has lowered prices in markets including the US, UK, and China to compete with rival manufacturers.…