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'Like cattle, no food for 16 hours': Newlywed woman, held for 140 days, recalls US detention horror
A newly wedded bride from the US state of Texas who was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday has said she was treated like "cattle" during her detention. Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman married to...

"This match was emasculating": Lydia Ko impresses Creator Classic champion by her golf swing amid LPGA Tour break
Lydia Ko may be on a break from the LPGA Tour, but she’s still turning heads with her golf swings on the course. The World No. 3 recently played a casual round with golf content creator and 2024 Creator Classic champion Luke Kwon at The Olympic...

"This match was emasculating": Lydia Ko impresses Creator Classic champion by her golf swing amid LPGA Tour break
Lydia Ko may be on a break from the LPGA Tour, but she’s still turning heads with her golf swings on the course. The World No. 3 recently played a casual round with golf content creator and 2024 Creator Classic champion Luke Kwon at The Olympic...

U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
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...

Miguel, Morrison enjoy mix start to World qualifiers
T&T’s Jahreef Miguel and Jerome Morrison enjoyed a mixed start to the NORCECA Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championships, the official qualification tournaments on the road to the 2025 FIVB Age-Group World Championships in Juan...

Woman almost deported from USA to Iran just hours before strikes
What began as a honeymoon soon turned into a nightmare for 22-year-old Ward Sakeik and her new husband, Taahir Shaikh. The couple met three years ago and recently tied the knot before setting off on a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. But upon...

Tropical storm Chantal forms. Florida impact
Tropical Depression 3 strengthened into Tropical Storm Chantal on July 5th. Chantal is moving slowly north at 2 mph and is expected to reach the South Carolina coast Sunday morning. A tropical storm warning is in effect from South Santee River,...

Accessibility is the law. It’s also the right thing to do | opinion
Outdoor accessibility faces challenges regarding distance, affordability and fundamental barriers for people with disabilities. Organizations can improve outdoor accessibility by learning from one another, improving existing spaces, and advocating...

Lydia Ko shares a hilarious consequence of a mistake she made during her practice round of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open
As Lydia Ko geared up for the practice round at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, she forgot to bring along her towel and had to face a hilarious consequence for it. The New Zealand golfer recently shared a picture of a paper towel draped over what...

Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry
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...
The DOJ says it won't release any more 'Epstein Files.' Here's what the government is still keeping secret.
The ghost of Jeffrey Epstein is haunting the Trump administration. Among his many campaign promises, President Donald Trump said he would make government files related to the now-dead financier and sex trafficker public. Now, the Trump...

Norwegian Cruise Line Clarifies Redeployments for Two Ships
Speculation has run high about the plans for Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Prima following the mass cancellation of more than 40 sailings aboard the two ships. Now, Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the new sailings and homeports for both...

UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....

Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...

July 4th fireworks extravaganza back for 30th showing
It's not just any fireworks show. It's a "pyromusical." Key Biscayne's 30th edition of its spectacular Fourth of July celebration, featuring colorful explosions over Biscayne Bay on Friday evening, will again be synchronized to patriotic and...

Sigh of relief for Prince Andrew as the FBI end probe into the royal's links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein
By AIDAN RADNEDGE Published: 11:24 EDT, 7 July 2025 | Updated: 11:27 EDT, 7 July 2025 Prince Andrew has been given a boost as the FBI ended its probe into links involving the late paedophile financier and former friend Jeffrey Epstein. There had...

Newlywed Detained by ICE for 140 Days Says She Was Treated 'Like Cattle'
A newlywed bride from Texas who was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday has said she was treated like "cattle" during her detention. Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian woman married to a U.S....
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Clare dynamo Donegan shines as Leona’s putter goes cold at Women's Irish Open
Aine Donegan loves the spotlight and she showed at Carton House that she’s not afraid to go toe-to-toe with the best when she opened with a two-under 71 in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open.The Lahinch amateur arrived in Co Kildare running on fumes...

Tinubu and echoes of two saints: Lucia and Helena
Among the most compelling figures in history stands the Corsican-born general, Napoleon Bonaparte – a man whose life defied the ordinary and whose death continues to echo through time. For those who admire the sweep of history, it is difficult to...