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Mavericks suing Stars is another step in new arena campaign
The Dallas Stars moved their headquarters from Dallas, Texas, to Plano in 2003. 22 years later, the Dallas Mavericks are suing them for breach of contract. On Tuesday, the Mavericks and their new owners, the Adelson family, filed a petition asking...
North Texans mobilize to help Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa's devastation
Cleanup is underway after Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica, causing extensive damage and leaving residents and their families searching for updates amid widespread outages. Officials are assessing the devastation as large portions of the island...
Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Increases as Haiti Reports at Least 25 Died After Flooded River Overflows By Kimberlee Speakman
NEED TO KNOW At least 25 people in Haiti died after the La Digue river overflowed and flooded homes following days of torrential rains from Hurricane Melissa, a local mayor said Officials in Jamaica have not yet released a death toll after the...
The papers: 'Reeves eyes income tax rise' and 'prostate test would save thousands'
ShareSave Disclaimer: Today's papers carry spoilers for The Celebrity Traitors Many of the papers continue to look ahead to next month's Budget. The Daily Telegraph reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a 2p increase to income tax -...
Forecast: Jamaica, Cuba brace for historic hit as Florida dodges Melissa
For 142 very pleasant days of the 2025 hurricane season, the waters of the Caribbean Sea were still. All the storms that mattered this year formed to the north or east, and then turned north in an orderly fashion towards Bermuda. And it was good....
China rejects U.S. coercion and emphasizes its support for Cuba
9 China has rejected Washington’s coercive tactics and pressure on other nations, while emphasizing its support for Cuba against the blockade Washington has imposed on it for more than 60 years. In response to a question from Prensa Latina,...
Diaz-Canel celebrates diplomatic victory against US blockade at UN
The president emphasized on social media, “Cuba, dignified, resilient, without any fear of the turbulent, brutal, cynical, and lying empire, has once again defeated the six-decade-long genocidal US blockade.” Diaz-Canel noted that “the crude...
Spokane mayor declares emergency following federal shutdown, increased need for homeless resources from new ordinance
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared a city emergency Wednesday to speed up the process for local residents and homeless people to access more resources following colder weather, a change in city law and instability within the federal government. The...
Hurricane Melissa: Significant damage and power loss as storm moves north With communication networks in Jamaica crippled, the true scale of the disaster remains unknown as more nations brace for impact. Read More »
After making landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday and a second landfall in Cuba early Wednesday, Hurricane Melissa is now moving north toward the Bahamas. As of 2 p.m. ET, Melissa remained a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph....
Press Release: Environmental Learning Center Presents “A Cuban Season” Art Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Environmental Learning Center 772-589-5050 255 Live Oak Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Environmental Learning Center Presents “A Cuban Season” Artist Meet & Greet: November 7, 2025 | 4-6 PM | Free to Attend Vero Beach, FL – The...
China rejects U.S. coercion and emphasizes support for Cuba
Beijing, October 23. - China today rejected the coercive tactics and pressures from the United States on other nations, while underscoring its support for Cuba against the blockade imposed by Washington for over 60 years. In response to a question...
US, UK rally round Caribbean as hurricane kills 31
The US State Department says it has activated United States-based urban search and rescue teams to “bolster response efforts” as Hurricane Melissa rips through Caribbean countries. The aftermath of the disaster has reportedly killed around 31...
Call in Brazil for a solidarity offensive with Cuba ahead of UN vote
Brasília, October 23. - The Brazil Section of the Antifascist International called for unified solidarity with Cuba on the eve of the United Nations vote on the resolution demanding an end to the blockade currently imposed on the Caribbean island....
Nicolet Bank to buy Iowa-based MidWestOne Bank for $864M, expand west
Nicolet National Bank will acquire MidWestOne Bank in an all-stock deal valued at $864 million. The combined bank will have approximately $15 billion in assets, 114 branches, and nearly 1,700 employees. This acquisition will expand Nicolet's...
Who is ‘Brother Wang’? U.S. zeroes in on fentanyl kingping believed to be in Cuba
by WorldTribune Staff, October 23, 2025 Real World News The United States hopes to soon have in custody a drug kingpin known as “Brother Wang,” who the DEA said is responsible for transporting from Mexico to the U.S. nearly 2,000 kilos of fentanyl...
Jamaica devastated by worst hurricane strike in history
(CNS): Jamaican’s woke up to horrendous damage, Wednesday, after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island with devastating impact Tuesday. Huge parts of the country are without power or communication services and cut off due to blocked and lost...
Argentina’s Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno promoted to Foreign Minister
Pablo Quirno, currently serving as Argentina’s Finance Secretary, has been appointed as the country’s new Foreign Minister. Quirno will replace Gerardo Werthein starting Monday. President Javier Milei has said he plans to reshuffle his cabinet...
Ahead Of UN Vote, US-Sanctioned Cuba Seeks India’s Backing
Home Don't Miss Ahead Of UN Vote, US-Sanctioned Cuba Seeks India’s Backing Six decades on, the US blockade of Cuba shows no sign of ending, and Havana is seeking friends and partners With the clock ticking on the expected UN General Assembly...
U.S. blockade aims to isolate Cuba, says Envoy, seeking stronger ties with BRICS financial system
Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsán Aguilera addressing a press conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2025. Photo: X/@PTI_News Ahead of a crucial vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) condemning the U.S.-imposed economic and financial...
Lula kisses Trump’s ring as US prepares war on Latin America
Lula meets Trump in Malaysia [Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/PR]On Sunday, the first in-person meeting took place between presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States. The closed-door meeting occurred in Malaysia,...