July 19, 2024
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS
GENERAL SITUATION: High-pressure ridge continues to dominate the weather pattern supporting moderate to fresh breezes across the islands. Meanwhile, an approaching tropical wave could spark some afternoon showers. SPECIAL WARNINGS: THE HEAT INDEX IS…
July 19, 2024
Tesla EV sales aren’t rising in the U.S.
New electric vehicle registrations rose 9.6% in May, mostly due to sales promotions and good lease deals. However, not everyone is having fun. Tesla’s new vehicle registrations fell for the fourth consecutive month, according to data from S&P…
July 19, 2024
Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules
Technology stocks around the world have slumped on fears about the global computer chip industry.The sell-off came after a report that the Biden administration could be set to further tighten restrictions on exports of semiconductor equipment to…
July 19, 2024
Nadal continues Olympic preparations with win against Norrie
Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Olympics continued with an impressive straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Swedish Open. Nadal, 38, overcame the fifth seed in Bastad 6-4 6-4 to set up a quarter-final with…
July 19, 2024
Joe Biden held “tense” call with group of House Democrats over concerns he can’t win
On Saturday, roughly an hour before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden was in the midst of a heated call with moderate House Democrats. The Zoom call, according to multiple sources, did not go well for…
July 19, 2024
Secret Service spotted shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted
Law enforcement officials investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump told lawmakers Wednesday in an unclassified briefing that 20 minutes passed between the time U.S. Secret Service snipers first spotted Thomas Matthew…
July 19, 2024
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19: White House
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White House. Unidos US CEO Janet Murguía had also announced the diagnosis from the podium where the president was set to speak at a conference…
July 19, 2024
Usher and Rémy Martin offering fans an opportunity to win tickets to his tour
Want tickets to Usher's Past Present Future tour? Here's your chance. Usher has teamed with Rémy Martin, sponsor of the tour's North American leg, for a sweepstakes that gives fans an opportunity to win tickets to one of his shows. Fans can scan…
July 19, 2024
Summer workers to join Hurricane Beryl damage assessment team
As the clock turns, desperation sets in for many Jamaicans awaiting a return to normalcy on that island. In a bid to fast-track the damage assessment following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3, a decision has been taken to reassign hundreds…
July 19, 2024
Comedy and TV legend Bob Newhart dead at 94
Comedian and TV star Bob Newhart has died, ABC News has confirmed. He was 94. His longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, reported the legendary comedian with the trademark deadpan delivery died at his home in Los Angeles "after a series of short…