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Former banking titan's dirty secret with Epstein employee revealed during failed appeal
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino breaks down the Jeffrey Epstein files, Crossfire Hurricane and more on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former major banker with ties to Jeffrey Epstein lost a bid to clear his name and go...

Ex-Barclays boss loses legal challenge over ban from UK finance roles
LONDON -- The former chief executive of Barclays Bank, Jes Staley, lost a legal challenge Thursday against a 2023 decision by Britain's financial regulator to ban him from holding senior financial roles in the United Kingdom for misleading it over...

Your State May Be Sitting on a Stack of Cash That Belongs to You. Here's How To Check for Unclaimed Property
Your state may have money or unclaimed property that's yours. Sarah Tew/CNET You might have a stack of cash that your state is holding onto, waiting for you to claim it. Your closed accounts, insurance policies, refunds and more may be returned to...

U.S. Travelers Rejoice After American Airlines Finally Caves And Reinstates Popular Rule Starting Now
Becoming an AAdvantage member comes with valuable perks. Loyalty program members can unlock new and exciting perks at the start of 2026, including free WiFi. That's not all. There are other incentives, such as a dining program, which can help...

PAMAC 2025: Cruise tourism playing a bigger role in Aruba’s economy
0 “This was the best PAMAC ever,” said participants as they boarded the catamaran for the closing event on Renaissance Island. Aruba’s Ministry of Tourism, Aruba Ports Authority (APA), and the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) were proud to host...

Eight years down and no end in sight: PREPA's long bankruptcy
Eight years into PREPA's bankruptcy, there are few signs it won't drag on for several more years. The factors that have kept the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bankruptcy going for eight years may extend it for several more years, observers...

Ritz cracker recall raises allergy concerns nationwide
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest food industry news. In a significant food safety alert, Mondelēz Global LLC has issued a voluntary recall of select Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to a packaging...
USVI: Healthcare protests erupt on St Croix & St Thomas
Protesters gather outside JFL Hospital on St Croix, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to voice concerns over staffing, supplies, and working conditions. Photo: VI Consortium VI CONSORTIUM FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Simultaneous protests on St Thomas and...

'We've Been Played': MAGA Faces Its Own Disappointment With Trump
Promises of uncovering secret assassination files and naming powerful pedophiles kept the MAGA movement energized for years. Many supporters believed Donald Trump would finally expose government cover-ups once he returned to power. But more than...

The Old Hollywood History of St. Croix’s Skyhawk Villa
Five years ago, architect and hotelier Chris Pardo, cofounder of the boutique ARRIVE hospitality brand (now part of the popular Palisociety hotel group), found himself knee-deep in several design projects on St. Croix. "I’ve always loved the...

Editorial: In Jeffrey Epstein matter, powerful men slither away
We’ve said little about Jeffrey Epstein, the serial sex offender who wormed his way into the upper echelons of elite America in no small part by trafficking underage teenage girls to powerful men. The affair is sordid, the conspiracy theories...

Images Show What Jeffrey Epstein's Island Looks Like Now
Little St. James, the infamous 70-acre island previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, is still largely shrouded in mystery, but images offer a glimpse of what it looks like. The Context Earlier this week, the FBI and Department of Justice announced...

Epstein victims numbered over 1,000 – far more than previously known, federal investigators say
Kennedy joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to give her take on a recent two-page internal Department of Justice and FBI memo which says deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jeffrey...

AS Economic Development Tax Credit not in Reconciliation Bill
The 30a American Samoa economic development tax credit is not expected to be included in the president’s huge tax and spending bill but could be made part of a second tax bill later in the year. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025
Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...
Bryan, Plaskett Defend Federal Tax Exemption for EDC Companies
A provision included in the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would exempt some Virgin Islands companies owned by U.S. businesses from paying a tax typically applied to American companies operating in foreign countries. (Source file...

We Must Reform Tax Giveaways to Put Our Country Back on Track!
Taxes touch nearly every aspect of American life, from the price of gasoline to the taxes on merchandise and, yes, even the taxes you pay on spirits. But what if I told you that some of your tax dollars are being siphoned away not to fund roads,...
3 USVI charter companies relocate to VI over new fee structure
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Three charter companies from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have chosen to relocate to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the implementation of the increased annual fee for foreign-based vessels. The...

Cruising is more popular than ever. Here’s your expert guide, from scoring a good deal to booking better shore excursions
Cruising has its avid fans, people who praise the simplicity of going from port to port without unpacking, or the ease of multi-generational travel when there’s entertainment for all. And the cruise-curious are also getting on-board: According to...

Senate Finance Committee Endangers Even More Medicaid Patients
Welcome to “Trump’s Beautiful Disaster,” a pop-up newsletter about the Republican tax and spending bill, one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in a generation. Sign up for the newsletter to get it in your in-box. The Senate Finance...