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WTJX NEWSFEED: September 16, 2026

Isabelle Teare

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Board of Elections locked in its plan for auditing the November general election, with members voting to hand count 51% of the ballots from randomly selected machines.
WTJX NEWSFEED: September 15, 2026

Isabelle Teare

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A former employee of The Strategy Group is suing the company and CEO John Engerman over unpaid wages, while also alleging the company was the subject of an FBI search warrant tied to Virgin Islands government contracts — a claim Engerman told WTJX is "100% false.”
WTJX NEWSFEED: September 14, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DPNR is investigating a fatal boating incident during Sunday’s Fun Run on St. Croix that claimed the life of 36-year-old David Pryce after he was struck by a vessel.

Jung Yeon-Je

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Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes

Anthony Kuhn, Willa Rubin

Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.
Malaka Gharib/NPR

Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem

Malaka Gharib, Marielle Segarra, Lennon Sherburne

In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.

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D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk

Rachel Treisman

The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.
Nicole Xu for NPR

Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids

Jasmine Garsd

The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.

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BBC News World Service

Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s

Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listens to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her annual State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Sept. 16, 2026. Von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member."

Jean-Christophe-Verhaegen

AFP

EU offers Canada 'associate member' role; Trump calls it 'laughable'

Teri Schultz

The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable."