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Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Alliance Times Herald - Nebraska
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July 2, 2025
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic...
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa’s right to protect its ocean and seabed from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have drafted a petition to the Bureau of...
U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
National Geographic
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Boasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the globe. Blue-green waves as clear as glass shimmer and dance, revealing a sprawling underwater ecosystem that weaves its way through...
This Underrated Caribbean "Cruise" Will Only Cost About $100 A Day
The Travel
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July 2, 2025
Book in hand, I made my way to the bow of the ship as we set sail through the British Virgin Islands. The waves rocked the boat gently as I sipped coffee and took in the view. I heard the rest of the group begin to wake up and start gathering...
Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry
Forbes
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The Port of Barcelona in Spain is Europe's busiest turnaround port, and a popular cruise destination too. getty Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as...
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar
St. Thomas Source
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June 29, 2025
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands SENATE CALENDAR June 30, 2025 – July 11, 2025 MONDAY, JUNE 30 Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance 10:00 A.M. Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance...
Liberty Puerto Rico deploys low-frequency spectrum to improve coverage
News is My Business
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July 2, 2025
From left, Chuck Page, Liberty vice president of technical operations, and Víctor Vera, engineering director for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, stand in front of backup batteries at the company’s core platform site in San Juan. Liberty...
Texas Passes Most Comprehensive AI Governance Bill
SecureWorld
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July 2, 2025
Texas is making waves in AI governance. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 149, formally titled the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), on June 22, 2025. The new law, effective January 1, 2026,...
The Explorer’s Guide to the British Virgin Islands
Atlas Obscura
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Bathing with Boulders 1. The Baths Along a sun-drenched strip of beach on Virgin Gorda’s southern tip sits an otherworldly constellation of boulders. They lean against each other; they slant and curve; they create whooshing, cave-like spaces where...
Monaco Tops Japan As The World's 'Oldest' Nation
Zero Hedge
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Much of the Western, industrialized world is worrying about falling birth rates and aging societies. While reaching 65 is still a privilege in most parts of the world, social security and welfare systems typically rely on a growing working-age...
Vacancy Notice - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation is seeking a qualified person to fill the following position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation. The CEO is the primary executive responsible for...
Bryan finally rejects pay increase, says he’ll return retro pay
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced at a Government House briefing that he will forego the salary increase granted by a legislature-approved formation of a Compensation Commission, and that he will write a check returning retroactive monies...
Celsius gets go-ahead in legal battle to recover $4B in Bitcoin from Tether
CryptoSlate
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July 2, 2025
A US Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Celsius Network may proceed with several claims in its lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a June 30 order from Judge Martin Glenn. According to the filing, the court allowed Celsius to...
Scientists trial chlorine as gentler alternative to antibiotics to fight coral disease
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
Stony coral tissue loss disease (also known as SCTLD) spreads rapidly, causing high mortality rates among reef-building corals in the Caribbean. The most effective treatment known to date is the application of an antibiotic paste, but this poses a...
A new sound for 'The Sound of Music'
City Pulse - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
By COURTNEY BOWERMAN For Evolve Theatrics’ 20th anniversary show, co-founder Helen Hart wanted to direct something special. Being a fan of old-school musicals, she felt “The Sound of Music” would be the perfect choice, especially given the current...
Judge lets Celsius $4B Bitcoin lawsuit against Tether move forward
Coin Telegraph
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July 2, 2025
A US bankruptcy judge ruled that Celsius Network’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Tether can proceed, denying in part Tether’s attempt to dismiss claims that it “improperly” liquidated Celsius’s Bitcoin collateral during the crypto lender’s...
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission Launches Its Inaugural Film Festival: 284 Excellence Film Festival
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist...
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4
St. Thomas Source
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June 22, 2025
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4 MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection 10:00 A.M. Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall The Committee on Government Operations,...
Renewable energy for every VI household a necessity- Troy E. Christopher
Virgin Islands News Online
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BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher has emphasised that renewable energy for every household in the Virgin Islands is not just an option; it is a necessity. He expressed these views during...
Virgin Islands To Build Immigration Detention Centre.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - The Virgin Islands has taken a major step in strengthening its national security. On June 12, 2025, the government signed a contract to design and manage the construction of a new Immigration Detention Centre. The contract is...