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WICO is not paying into GERS, Senator Alma Francis Heyliger seeks compliance through legislation

Tom Eader

GERS Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. emphasizes commitment to following the law; senator to bring bill that would codify WICO’s obligation to contribute to GERS.
WTJX NEWSFEED: March 27, 2025

Isabelle Teare

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers were left perplexed by the protracted transition of Shamari Haynes to Deputy Commissioner within the Department of Tourism after testimony revealed that more than a year later his NOPA has yet to be finalized.
WTJX town halls on crime connect St. Croix community with police commissioner and attorney general

Tom Eader

St. Croix residents voice concerns about crime while engaging police commissioner and attorney general during WTJX town halls.

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Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

Alina Selyukh

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
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China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

John Ruwitch

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.

Asif Hassan

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Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Betsy Joles

Cases have been rising in Afghanistan and Pakistan — and global health specialists are worried that this year's U.S. foreign aid cuts could usher in a wider resurgence.
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Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard's tax-exempt status threatened

Brittney Melton

Trump has signed an executive action aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. And, the president threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status after it rejected government demands.

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Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in rare US trial

He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.
Peru's ex-president and first lady sentenced to 15 years in jail

A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions.
French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients

The suspect, 40, is accused of setting fire to the homes of some of his alleged victims to cover his tracks.

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New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it

Daniel Estrin

Hamas is rejecting a new Israeli proposal to pause the war in Gaza, a Hamas official told NPR. Earlier, officials mediating talks had expressed optimism that a deal could be reached within weeks.