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WTJX NEWSFEED: April 8, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A man aboard the Celebrity Beyond was arrested by federal agents on St. Thomas after allegedly recording individuals inside a cruise ship bathroom using a hidden camera device.
WTJX NEWSFEED: April 7, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Tropical Shipping opened a new administrative and warehouse facility on St. Croix. Police are warning of a rise in vehicle thefts on St. Croix, particularly targeting women and Hyundai and Kia vehicles, while also urging the community to come forward with information as officers work to address a spike in recent crime.
Darin Richardson reports to marshals today after judge denies motion for release pending appeal

Tom Eader

Darin Richardson, sentenced to three years for fraud tied to a VIHFA contract, reports to U.S. Marshals today after a judge denied his bid to remain free pending appeal.

Seth Wenig

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AP

710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago

Brian Mann

The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.
Andrew Redington

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How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes

Rachel Treisman

The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.

Jimin Lai/AFP

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How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

Jonathan Lambert

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
NASA

We can't all be astronauts, but the Artemis II crew has fitness lessons for everyone

Katia Riddle

The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.

National News

BBC News World Service

'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes

Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.

Bodies in bags sit on the side of the road after a deadly semi-trailer truck crash in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas state, Mexico, Dec. 9, 2021.

Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico

The Associated Press

A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in Mexico in 2021, killing more than 50.