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Fishermen Rescue Royal Caribbean Pianist Near Catalina
World
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Two Newport Beach fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean pianist who had reportedly spent about nine hours in the Pacific nearly 20 miles off Southern California; he was hospitalized and is expected to survive. In a separate incident, New York emergency crews used a rope system to rescue a fisherman stranded by a strong current in the Mohawk River near Peebles Island, without injuries.
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Caribbean Football Union backs Infantino for 2027 reelection
Sports
— 4d
The Caribbean Football Union has unanimously endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, with its 25 voting member associations citing FIFA funding and development programs that support football in the region. The union also called for greater transparency, good governance and reform, while Infantino faces at least one declared challenger.
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Dana Whitfield
With at least one challenger running, it will be interesting to see if the CFU's support actually locks things in early.
Celebrity Opens Bookings for Xcite’s 2028 Caribbean Debut
Travel
— Nov 3, 2026
Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for Celebrity Xcite, its sixth Edge Series ship, which is set to debut in 2028 with seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami. The ship’s launch is part of the line’s expanded 2028–29 Caribbean program, which also includes new short Edge Series sailings and deployments from four Florida ports.
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Breeze Plans Expansion Across US, Caribbean
Travel
— Nov 1, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding its domestic and Caribbean network with new nonstop routes, including service that restores flights to Latrobe, Pennsylvania, after Spirit’s shutdown and adds connections to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The expansion also includes a twice-weekly route between New York Stewart and Myrtle Beach, with continuing service to Fort Lauderdale.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 12h
Britain Open to Apology for Slave Trade
Andy Burnham
— Oct 30, 2026
During his Caribbean tour, King Charles acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery, but stopped short of an apology or reparations as British governments have ruled out compensation. Caribbean advocates said his remarks were insufficient and are pressing for action at the upcoming Commonwealth summit.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Delta plans broad summer 2027 flight expansion
Travel
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Delta is expanding its summer 2027 schedule with seasonal leisure routes and more weekend flights across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, including new service from Cincinnati to Orlando and Fort Myers. The additions span several hubs and destinations, with some routes extended into spring or fall and extra frequencies aimed at peak leisure travel.
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Food Festivals Span Five Regions This November
Lifestyle
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Food-and-drink events are bringing local restaurants, chefs and producers together in Abu Dhabi, Walla Walla, Turks and Caicos, and San Clemente. Their offerings range from restaurant tastings and cooking workshops to wine-focused dinners and live entertainment, with the Caribbean festival also raising funds for its community.
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Depp jokes with Bloom about Pirates reunion
Johnny Depp
— Nov 2, 2026
Johnny Depp joked that he and Orlando Bloom should compete to see who can grow facial hair fastest when asked about reuniting for another Pirates of the Caribbean film. Bloom has said he is open to returning and stays in touch with Depp, but no new film or reunion has been confirmed.
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Elena Vasquez
I'd love to see Depp and Bloom back as pirates even if it's just for one more adventure.
Burnham signals openness to slavery apology ahead of Commonwealth summit
The Conservative Desk
— Nov 1, 2026
Andy Burnham declared Britain open to a formal slave-trade apology ahead of the Antigua Commonwealth summit, ruling out cash while Caribbean leaders pressed redress and Britons faced welfare, debt and defense strain.
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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JetBlue launches three routes, enters Indianapolis
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
JetBlue launched daily nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis and Columbus on Nov. 2, 2026, marking its first service to Indianapolis and its return to Columbus. The routes are part of a broader Fort Lauderdale expansion, while a new Baltimore–San Juan flight adds another Caribbean connection for Mid-Atlantic travelers.
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Po-boy festival pairs tradition with inventive flavors in New Orleans
Lifestyle
— 6d
Louisiana restaurants are showcasing the region’s culinary range, from Maison Revant’s French-Caribbean menu in New Orleans to the unexpected dishes of Lafayette and the family-style Cajun cooking that defines Rayne’s Rascal’s. A Las Vegas guide likewise highlights how globally rooted comfort foods—from West African rice dishes to Korean jjajangmyeon and Mexican birria tamales—bring cultural traditions to the table.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Caribbean Leaders Meet US Officials Amid Criticism of Drug Vessel Strikes
Philip J. Pierre
— Oct 14, 2026
Caribbean leaders met with U.S. officials in Washington to discuss practical cooperation on affordable energy, investment and jobs, regional security, and disaster preparedness. CARICOM chair Philip J. Pierre urged sustained dialogue and measurable benefits for Caribbean residents, while U.S. officials outlined investment and other support; regional debate over U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels also shadows the partnership.
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U.N. Vote Shows Weaker Support for Cuba Embargo
Michael Waltz
— Oct 22, 2026
As a U.N. vote approaches on ending the U.S. embargo on Cuba, former Caribbean leaders, Vietnamese graduates of Cuban universities and BRICS countries have urged support for lifting the measures, citing their economic and humanitarian effects and opposition to unilateral sanctions. Cuba has accused the Trump administration of threatening retaliation against countries that back the resolution, an allegation reported amid longstanding international opposition to the embargo.
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Cruise Ships, Piers, Resorts, Casinos Offer Coastal Fun
Lifestyle
— Oct 18, 2026
The articles offer a range of travel and entertainment ideas, from cruise lines known for extensive onboard activities to Brighton’s historic seaside pier, Atlantic City casinos, and floating bars in Florida and the Caribbean. Another article spotlights a family-friendly coastal stay at Oregon’s Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 13h
Breeze Plans Expansion With New US, Caribbean Routes
Travel
— Oct 18, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding its network with new and planned routes linking Myrtle Beach and Orlando with U.S. cities, adding Tampa–Santo Domingo service, and introducing Charleston, West Virginia–Fort Lauderdale flights; some routes are seasonal or include an intermediate stop. The airline has also announced a seasonal pause in its Newark service and previously added routes connecting Orlando and Tampa with smaller U.S. markets.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Passenger rescued alive after 20 hours at sea
World
— Oct 13, 2026
A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued conscious from the Ionian Sea near Greece after spending nearly 24 hours in the water following an overboard incident on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. A cargo ship assisting in the search pulled her aboard; she received first aid and was taken to a hospital, while authorities investigate.
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Orchestras Schedule Fall Concerts Across Regions
Entertainment
— Oct 18, 2026
The articles highlight a varied classical-music lineup: the London Symphony Orchestra paired Dai Fujikura’s *Amber Alchemy* with Mahler’s *Resurrection Symphony*, while concerts in Qatar and Holyoke feature Renaissance works and Beethoven alongside other repertoire. Redwood Symphony’s *LA SALSA!* brings Caribbean rhythms and playful orchestral works to the Bay Area, and a La Jolla Symphony listing points audiences to UC San Diego’s Mandeville Auditorium.
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Breeze announces 22-route network expansion
Travel
— Oct 13, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding its network with new routes from Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo and Nassau, Tampa to Santo Domingo and Portsmouth, and Vero Beach to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Trenton and Atlantic City. A broader rollout adds four destinations and nearly two dozen routes, including expanded service at Myrtle Beach, as the low-cost carrier grows across several U.S. markets and the Caribbean.
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US military says Caribbean strike kills four as toll tops 235
Donald John Trump
— Oct 5, 2026
U.S. military killed four in a Caribbean boat strike Sunday. The campaign has killed at least 235 people in 70 strikes since September 2025.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Oxford English Dictionary adds Caribbean terms for spirits and foods
Caribbean
— Sep 23, 2026
On Sept. 23, 2026 the OED added Caribbean words including bimpert, used in "A bimpert is justah wuffless bye," for a foolish person.
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Jared Kim
Bimpert fits those useless types better than some standard word ever could.
Jet-Set Chaos After Maduro Arrest Grounds Caribbean Skies
Caribbean
— Jan 6, 2026
What should have been a smooth holiday exodus from some of the Caribbean’s most exclusive islands instead turned into a surreal bottleneck of wealth, privilege, and frustration — all triggered by a sudden geopolitical…
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Trump Nominates Greenwood as Caribbean Ambassador
Donald John Trump
— Sep 14, 2026
Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood on Sept. 15, 2026, as ambassador to Barbados and seven other Caribbean nations without extra pay, the same post Biden donor Roger Nyhus held for a year.
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Elena Vasquez
Trump keeps handing these posts to personal connections rather than anyone with real foreign policy background.
Family Sues Royal Caribbean After Death Ruled A Homicide
Royal Caribbean International
— Dec 9, 2025
The family of a California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise in December 2024 has filed a lawsuit against the cruise line, claiming that the company is responsible for his death. The wrongful death suit comes…
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US Military Deploys Troops To The Southern Caribbean
Donald John Trump
— Aug 14, 2025
U.S. military forces are preparing to head into the Southern Caribbean Sea after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to launch operations against Latin American drug cartels, according to Reuters. The move marks…
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 13h
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