October 27, 2017
Some JFK assassination records released, others under further review
The National Archives released more than 2,800 previously classified or redacted records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy Thursday evening, but will withhold some of the records due to national security concerns,…
October 27, 2017
Tiger Woods expected to plead guilty to reckless driving
Tiger Woods is expected to appear in court Friday afternoon to plead guilty to reckless driving and agree to enter a diversion program following his arrest in May on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police said the golfer was found asleep…
October 27, 2017
Cardi B shuts down rumor about Beyoncé collaboration
Cardi B fans have been in heaven this week with speculation about their favorite artist recording with Beyoncé. Sorry to break it to you, though -- the “Bodak Yellow” rapper denies the collaboration. Engineer Michael Asby ignited the rumors when he…
October 27, 2017
Eminem donating proceeds from “Lose Yourself” lawsuit win to hurricane relief
Eminem is donating the settlement from a copyright lawsuit involving one of his classic songs to assist victims of recent hurricanes. Slim Shady was awarded $415,000 in court this week for unauthorized use of his Oscar- and Grammy-winning number-one…
October 26, 2017
Weather in the TCI for Thursday & Friday
GENERAL SITUATION: A COLD FRONT CURRENTLY ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THIS MORNING THEN QUICKLY MOVES INTO THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS BY TONIGHT. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR MODERATE RIP CURRENT…
October 26, 2017
Twitter bans RT and Sputnik ads amid election interference fears
Twitter is banning two of Russia's biggest media outlets from buying advertising amid fears they attempted to interfere with the 2016 US election. The ban on advertising from Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik, and all linked accounts, was "effective…
October 26, 2017
Commissioner gives crime statistics for this quarter
In keeping with a commitment made last year the Commissioner of Police James Smith today released some limited crime data for the second quarter of the current year to RTC News, covering the period 1st July up to and including 30th September 2017.…
October 26, 2017
EU provides additional €500,000 in humanitarian aid to Dominica
The European Union is providing an additional €500,000 in humanitarian aid to Dominica, following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane María last month. On September 18, María, a category 5 hurricane, hit Dominica leaving more than 70,000…
October 26, 2017
Hurricanes dent profits at insurance giant Munich Re
One of the world's biggest insurance firms has said it will take a loss in the third quarter because of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Munich Re expects the hurricanes that ravaged parts of the US and the Caribbean to cost it €2.7bn (£2.4bn)…
October 26, 2017
Venus Wiliams knocks out Garbine Muguruza to reach semi-finals
Venus Williams beat Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to reach the last four at the WTA Finals, ending the Spaniard's hopes of finishing the year as world number one. The American, 37, won 7-5 6-4 in Singapore to secure second…