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Pair gets 6 years for stealing $203K in gold bars from Castle Pines woman

Both are expected to pay restitution, and both will be deported back to India after serving their sentences.






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The Book Club: “God of the Woods” and more short reviews from readers

Liz Moore’s latest suspense novel is so compelling I pretty much couldn’t put it down.




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The Book Club: “Held,” “Shelterwood” and more short reviews from readers

It’s rare that I read a book in one day, but Held's writing grabbed me and held on.




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The Book Club: “The Comfort of Ghosts” and more short reviews from readers

Sadly, this is the final installment of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series.





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This chatbot pulls people away from conspiracy theories

A chatbot that can counter each person’s conspiratorial claim of choice with troves of information might be much more effective, the researchers thought.





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Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits

Civil rights attorneys say the fallback to common law is designed to keep law enforcement officers immune from civil claims despite the 2020 reforms.







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Highlights from the BET Awards 2020



A recap of the BET Awards 2020, hosted by Amanda Seales.




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10 Powerful Quotes From Black Actor-vists



Jesse Williams isn't the only one dropping gems.



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Can You Tell the Kiss From These Black Films? (Quiz)



Can you match the kiss to the film?



  • BET Star Cinema

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Rene Marsh Demanding Change After Son Dies From Cancer



Blake Vince Payne was only 2 years old.




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White Officer Confrontation With Black Woman On Video



Officer Bruce Dyker is accused of excessive force.




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White Anchors Suspended For Wearing Afro Wigs On Air



It was a gag to celebrate cooler temperatures in the state.




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Sage Steele Pulled From ESPN



The sports anchor has now apologized.





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BMJ Aftershow: Black Masculinity Confronted



MJ confronts the issues attached to Black masculinity.



  • Being Mary Jane

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Our Favorite Moments From Being Mary Jane Season 4



Oh, the memories.



  • Being Mary Jane



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WATCH: NBA Star Andre Drummond Saves Son From Drowning In Pool

The terrifying video has gone viral on Twitter.




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Naomi Osaka To Donate Prize Money From Upcoming Tennis Event To Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Her father is a native of Haiti.






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Naomi Osaka Announces She’s Stepping Away From Tennis ‘For A While’ After US Open Loss

Sloane Stephens also revealed she’s been receiving threats.




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Kevin Faulk Taking Time Away From Coaching At LSU After His 19-Year-Old Daughter Dies

Kevione was a student at the university.





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Jerry Rivers To Retire From Everen Specialty

Everen Specialty Limited announced that Jerry Rivers, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, will retire on March 31, 2025. John Talarico, Everen Specialty’s Chair, stated, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, the management team, and all of Everen Specialty’s employees, I want to thank Jerry for his dedicated service over the past 19 […]




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From March 25 – 28

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 25th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]




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More Than $1B Of Brockman’s Assets Frozen

An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held in bank […]




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Adrift Oil Barrel Safely Recovered From Water

A cruise ship “sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in Murrays Anchorage” and it was safely recovered from the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 17th July, 11:40am – Bermuda Radio was notified by the inbound cruise ship Vision of the Seas, that they had sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in […]




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Sydney Mason: From Gymnastics To Jiu-jitsu

[Written by Stephen Wright] When Sydney Mason retired from gymnastics aged 18, she did not expect it to take five years to discover a sport that excited and challenged her as much as her first sporting love. Mason was once the top gymnast on the island, representing Bermuda at the Pan American Games in Toronto […]




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Somers Smith Receives Top Award From Suzuki

Auto Solutions Sales Associate Somers Smith has been recognized in the Top 3 Performers of Suzuki Sales Advisors in Q2-2024 for the Caribbean region, encompassing 26 territories. A spokesperson said, “The Sales Executive of the Quarter award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. Mr. Smith’s achievement marks his fourth Sales Executive award, having previously been recognized […]




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Adam Hall & Biloxi Come From Behind To Win

Despite an early deficit, Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates battled back with three unanswered runs and the bullpen tossed 3.2 hitless innings with seven strikeouts in a 3-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field on Tuesday night. Dylan O’Rae, in his double-A debut for Biloxi, recorded his first hit […]




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Notice: Sex Offender To Be Released From Prison

A public notice has been issued advising that sex offender John O’Donald Fox will be released from prison on August 24th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender John O’Donald Fox, who will be […]




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Photos, Video & 360: Motor Fest On Front Street

The 5th anniversary edition of Motor Fest was held today [July 2] on Front Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson previously said, “There will be 15 categories for Best in Show this year, having added trophies for Best Scrambler and Best Street Scram. The cash prize pool has increased from $3,000 to $5,000, with an expectation […]




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2024 Restaurant Weeks From Jan 18 To Feb 29

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is set to host Restaurant Weeks from January 18 to February 29, with over 45 restaurants offer two-course lunches and three-course dinners, with prices ranging from $25 to $59. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a unique culinary adventure as the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] proudly presents Restaurant Weeks, a six-week celebration of […]




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Kyle Webb: From Sprinting To Bodybuilding

[Written by Stephen Wright] When Kyle Webb decided to hang up his running spikes, he needed an activity to replace the adrenalin rush he experienced rocketing down the 100 metres track as a Bermuda sprinter. Webb, who competed at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, in 2018, admits it was a wrench to […]




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800 Ears Of Corn Stolen From Amaral Farms

Over 800 ears of corn and several heads of broccoli were stolen from the Amaral Farms fields on Somers Hill Road in Hamilton Parish, with thieves hitting the family-owned farm yet again on Thursday [May 15]. The Farm has been having repeated issues with theft, with some 150lbs of sweet potatoes and 30lbs of broccoli […]




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Photos: Bee Swarm Found On Front Street

[Updated] Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection are presently on Front Street this afternoon [Sept 4] after a large bee swarm was found opposite the Beach Restaurant. The bees are, at present, located in a tree and plans are being made to remove them. Further details are limited at this time, however we have asked officials for […]




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Intoxicated Female Walks Away From Taxi Fare

Police are appealing for assistance in locating a female who, in what was apparently an intoxicated state, walked away from a taxi driver in the early hours of Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to an incident that took place at 1am on Saturday February 14th on Harbour Road in the area of […]




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Crabs Travel 3,000 Miles From Bermuda On Buoy

Six Columbus crabs have travelled 3,000 miles from Bermuda on the back of a barnacle encrusted buoy to wash up on an English beach, according to a story in the Western Morning News. The story said ”Six rare Columbus crabs have travelled 3,000 miles from Bermuda on the back of a barnacle encrusted buoy to wash […]




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Antonio Pierce Wants More From Raiders

Head coach Antonio Pierce has demanded more from his Las Vegas Raiders team after a tough 36-22 defeat to the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League [NFL] yesterday [September 22]. Pierce, the son of Bermudian Cleo Burrows, has suggested changes will be made to his team going forward. “As the game went on … […]




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Cumbermack Learns From MotoAmerica Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack believes he learned plenty from his recent debut in the MotoAmerica Junior Cup at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The 17-year-old, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, competed in a field of 31 competitors in the second race of the six-leg campaign and […]




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Front Street Mile Winner Thie At Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Two-times Front Street Mile winner James Thie is among the familiar faces in Paris, with the Welshman helping coach Team Great Britain’s distance runners. Thie, who won the elite men’s race in 2003 and 2004, also coaches Bermuda’s top middle-distance runner, Dage Minors, who teamed up with Thie in September last […]