WEATHER Expect coastal gusts to hit 6 Beaufort this afternoon and plenty of wind to help blow away the brain fog. Photo credit: Unsplash Monday forecast: A sluggish start in the wrong time zone Newsroom We have a low-pressure system lingering, which means while most of the island will see clear intervals, the west and southeast are on standby for isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm. READ MORE
Facebook removes posts from Russian embassies in Greece, Denmark, Costa Rica, Iceland After false claims that the Russian bombing of a children's hospital in Ukraine were a hoax Source: Reuters 17/03/2022 | NEWS
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