Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.…
Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three weeks of release, “Fire and Ash” has cleared $1…
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a…
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least…
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is up for six awards at the Feb. 1…
Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament's organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years. The seven-time Grand Slam winner last…
Russians won’t represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends, IOC chief says
ROME, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an Italian…
Argentine soccer body in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 1 (Reuters) - In March 2024, retired Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez published a tweet, opens new tab hinting at something suspicious going on in a Buenos Aires suburb. The treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, Tevez…
MASKANOO™ Celebrates 15 Years of Culture, Community and Creativity in Turks & Caicos
The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) proudly marked the 15th anniversary of Maskanoo™, a Turks and Caicos Islands’ signature cultural celebration, with thousands gathering along Grace Bay Road on Boxing…
New Years Weather Report
GENERAL SITUATION: A cold front will move across the Turks and Caicos Islands this New Year’s Eve, ushering in cooler, more pleasant conditions as we head into 2026. ALL AREAS WEATHER: Partly sunny today. Partly cloudy with isolated…