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Thousands without power after Hurricane Erin strikes Puerto Rico
The Independent
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August 17, 2025
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AP News: Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters warn of storm's rapid growth
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned of a growing risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. Eastern...
Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along U.S. coast
Utah Public Radio
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August 17, 2025
Updated August 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM MDT MIAMI — A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. It reintensified to a Category 4...
Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast
Brandon Sun
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August 18, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. It reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph (215 kph) maximum...
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 but storm size expected to widen
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
By IVELISSE RIVERA Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned of a growing risk of life-threatening surf and rip...
Scotiabank announces appointment of Yanique Forbes-Patrick as Head of Caribbean Corporate Affairs
Bahamas Local
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Scotiabank is pleased to announce the appointment of Yanique Forbes-Patrick as Head of Caribbean Corporate Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Yanique will lead corporate affairs across Scotiabank’s Caribbean markets, including The...
AP News Summary at 9:55 p.m. EDT
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a...
Hurricane Erin 2025 weakens but powerful storm ‘could double or even triple in size’: What we know so far
Mint
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August 18, 2025
Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, was downgraded to Category 3 hurricane on Sunday — “undergone astonishingly rapid changes." However, forecasters warned of a growing risk of life-threatening surf and rip...
Leno Corporate Services celebrates 15 years of growth and opening of landmark $40 Million HQ
Eye Witness News
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July 24, 2025
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It was a night of celebration, pride, and purpose as Leno Corporate Services marked two major milestones — the grand opening of its new national headquarters, the $40 million Leno Corporate Centre, and its 15th anniversary as a...
AP News Summary at 8:17 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a...
Yanique Forbes-Patrick appointed as Scotiabank’s Caribbean corporate affairs head
Jamaica Observer
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July 24, 2025
Yanique Forbes-Patrick July 24, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Yanique Forbes-Patrick has been appointed head of Caribbean corporate affairs at Scotiabank. Her appointment took effect on July 1, 2025. Forbes-Patrick will lead corporate affairs across...
AP News Summary at 7:47 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a...
Thousands without power as Hurricane Erin batters Caribbean & barrels towards US amid warnings storm will strengthen
The U.S. Sun
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August 17, 2025
THOUSANDS were left without power after Hurricane Erin battered the Caribbean and hurtled towards the US - with the storm still expected to strengthen. The hurricane, which is now category 3, brought heavy rainfall and vicious winds to Puerto Rico...
Caribbean Housing Market Evolves into Global Second-Home Hotspot
World Property Journal - Florida
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Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Benefiting from a surge in turnkey living and branded residences The Caribbean, long celebrated for its turquoise waters and postcard-perfect beaches, is undergoing a quiet transformation--from a...
AP News Summary at 5:45 p.m. EDT
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The...
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 but expands, prompting storm warnings in Bahamas
WSET - Virginia
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(TNND) — Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday as its outer bands continued to reach the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rains and strong winds. While the hurricane’s winds lessened, the storm’s overall size has...
AP News Summary at 4:12 p.m. EDT
The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The...
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters wait for northward turn. Not expected to hit land
WLRN - Florida
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August 16, 2025
Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane Sunday as its outer bands continued to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical-storm force winds. While Erin's maximum winds diminished, the storm's overall size grew...
'Life-Threatening’ Damage Expected to Hit Several Areas, Despite Hurricane Erin’s Downgrade to Category 3 Storm By Angelina Liu and Raven Brunner
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW On Sunday, Aug. 17, Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm after previously reaching a catastrophic Category 5 status According to the National Hurricane Center, the hurricane is still expected to produce...
AP News Summary at 2:19 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The...