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Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes

Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.

What We Know About the Georgia Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island

Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Dock Collapse in Georgia Strikes Sapelo Island Community Fighting for Its Culture

The deaths of seven people on Sapelo Island have brought to the fore longstanding frustrations among its Gullah Geechee community.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Long Island Therapist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

World - ABC News - October 24

Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power

Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity

World - ABC News - October 25

The Sandbox launches multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island

The Sandbox has launched a multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island to build a space inside its virtual world where you can build, own, and monetize your gaming experiences. The ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Horvat scores in overtime as Islanders beat Devils 4-3

Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Tkachuk, Bennett help Panthers rally to beat Islanders 6-3

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sam Bennett got the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers rallied from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

Sports - ABC News - October 26

First annual ‘Rhode Island Palestine Day’ held in Providence

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Speaker at Trump rally compares Puerto Rico to ‘island of garbage’

A speaker at former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday spent a portion of his time attacking Puerto Rico, drawing backlash from Democrats and the Harris campaign. Comedian Tony ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

Former Islander Ross Johnston on Return: 'I'm Forever Grateful'

On Wednesday night, former New York Islanders forward Ross Johnston made his return to Long Island. The Hockey News caught up with him following the game to get his thoughts.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands

World - ABC News - October 29

This European island is likened to the Maldives. I stayed for a week – for $1,500

Sardinia has white beaches, turquoise sea and plenty of watersports, rather like the Maldives. And it's possible to travel inexpensively there too.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Bo Horvat scores as the Islanders top the Sabres 4-3

Bo Horvat and Maxim Tsyplakov each had a goal and an assist, helping the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Islanders On The Lookout For Left-Side Defenseman, Three Trade Possibilities

With Adam Pelech and Mike Reilly injured, the Islanders need a left-side defenseman.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Artemi Panarin scores twice as the Rangers beat the Islanders 5-2

Artemi Panarin scored twice, Mika Zibanejad had three assists and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Peter Laviolette's Big Gamble Pays Off In Rangers' Win Over Islanders

The Rangers made major changes to their line combinations, which led to a decisive 5-2 victory against the Islanders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea

The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South China Sea and likely be frowned upon by China

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

At least 10 dead as volcanic eruptions destroy houses in Indonesia

Homes and a convent burn down as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on island of Flores spews ash into the air. At least 10 people have died amid a series of volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian island of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China's navy watches

Philippine forces have staged drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance

World - ABC News - 13 hours ago

Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael hits the island

Hurricane Rafael collapsed Cuba's national electrical grid. The Miami-based NHC warned of a "Life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force and flash flooding across much of western Cuba.

The boom in home schooling

Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning

World - Financial Times - October 15

Friday Briefing: Stars Rally for Harris

Plus, an interview with the Taliban’s most fearsome leader.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Oregon State, Washington State to play football home-and-home series in 2025

The schools last played each other twice in the same season in 1945.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Councillors to be allowed to work from home

The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.

Meet the New Home Kitchen Business

Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Is a $100,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $100,000 home equity loan could be worth opening for a wide swath of homeowners. Here's why.

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