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Michelle Heaton and husband Hugh's surprising cheat meal

When most people think of a 'cheat meal' to indulge in on their days off, their mind might wander to indulgent chocolate cakes, a double-stacked burger or even a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. But that's certainly not the case for fitness expert duo Michelle Heaton and Hugh Hanley.The husband and wife, who married in 2010 in the Bahamas, run their own fitness company Mission Possible Wellness, love nothing more than hitting the gym and even on their days off keep their treats to something rather healthy - sushi. “We love sushi – that’s absolutely our go-to when we want something exciting,” said Hugh.

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Sporting legend 'beloved by players' dead at 63 after devastating health battle

Legendary golf writer Steve DiMeglio has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer - and Tiger Woods has paid an emotional tribute to him. Steve, who was a regular at PGA Tour events for nearly two decades, passed away this week due to rectal cancer that had spread to his liver. After first being diagnosed in 2022, the former USA Today reporter documented his cancer battle, which included dozens of rounds of chemotherapy, to his followers on social media.

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John Travolta, 69, shares snaps of rarely-seen children Ella, 23 and Ben, 13

John Travolta has shared a series of festive photographs of him and his rarely-seen children Ella and Ben, giving fans a glimpse into their Christmas and New Year celebrations. The actor, 69, posted a snap of him with Ella, 23, and Ben, 13, on Christmas Day, showing them at an undisclosed location on a skiing trip.The trio posed in the snow together, with John writing: "Merry Christmas to everyone, we love you!!" He then shared a sweet video montage of his New Year's Eve celebrations on 2 January, with photos of him, Ella and Ben smartly dressed as they danced and sang together.

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Eurovision tease that “The Caribbean is coming” to 2024 contest

Eurovision Song Contest has teased that “The Caribbean is coming” to this year’s competition.Taking to their official Instagram page with 1.3 million followers to announce that the Caribbean – a subregion of North America with over 700 islands – will be taking part in the famous contest for the first time.The post showed a video clip of palm trees and clear beaches. The caption of the post read: “New Year! New News! We’re thrilled to confirm that the Caribbean is coming to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

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Michelle Heaton and husband Hugh on key to successful marriage

After 13 years of marriage with her husband Hugh Hanley, Michelle Heaton must have a few tips and tricks on how to keep the spark alive. Chatting exclusively with OK! this week, the former Liberty X singer, 44, and her husband shared that her key to a successful relationship is 'balance and support'.

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Michelle Heaton on the trick that makes her 'nicer' to husband and kids

Just like most people with a hectic lifestyle, singer and reality star Michelle Heaton often finds herself a little short when it comes to her husband and kids - but there's one trick in particular that she uses to help make her that little bit 'nicer'. Michelle, who chatted exclusively to OK! to promote her and husband Hugh Hanley's fitness app for clients of their business Mission Possible Wellness, revealed that exercise is the key to a calmer life. In fact, it helps keep her frustrations in check when it comes to Hugh and their children - Faith, 11, and nine-year-old AJ.

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Titan implosion latest: Marine Board Investigation begins

have begun the process of probing the cause of the underwater implosion and are grappling with questions of who is responsible for determining how the tragedy unfolded.All five people on board were killed. As the investigation proceeds, a salvage operation is also ongoing with a priority to try to recover items from the sea floor. RELATED: What the Titanic sub saga and the Greek migrant shipwreck say about our reactions to tragedyIt was not entirely clear who would have the authority to lead what is sure to be a complex investigation involving several countries. OceanGate Expeditions, the company that owned and operated the Titan, is based in the U.S. but the submersible was registered in the Bahamas.

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Teens tried to stop Cameron Robbins before he jumped off Bahamas cruise, passenger's parent says

FILE-Image of palm trees along the coast and a sailboat at sea in the Bahamas. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) A group of students tried to physically stop Cameron Robbins from jumping off a Bahamas cruise ship last week after he was reportedly dared to take the leap, Fox News Digital has learned. Robbins, 18, was on Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise with several hundred high school graduates from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and jumped overboard into what authorities called "shark-infested" waters near the uninhabited Athol Island, northeast of Nassau, around 9:30 p.m.

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Haunting last words shouted to Baton Rouge teen after he went overboard and vanished

FILE - View, along a beach, of gathered clouds over the ocean, Paradise Island, Bahamas. (Barbara Alper/Getty Images)In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.Robbins, 18, was on Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise in the Bahamas with several hundred students after graduating from Baton Rouge's University Laboratory School (U-High) on May 21.On May 24, he reportedly jumped overboard into "shark-infested" waters near the uninhabited Athol Island, northeast of Nassau, and a video of Robbins in the water has been seen over 10 million times. As the profanity-laced video ends, Robbins swims away from a life preserver, and someone yells, "Oh my f---ing god! Oh, shut the f--- up.

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Carnival cruise quickly turns into nightmare as ship rocked by raging storm

It was a terrifying scene aboard a cruise ship late last week, when a huge storm rocked a Carnival Cruise Line vessel, delaying the ship’s return to port and leaving passengers frightened for their lives.

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Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.Video shared on social media Sunday by Brad Morrell, filmed outside his room onboard the cruise ship that was returning to Charleston, South Carolina, shows dark clouds covering the sky and large whitecaps raging in the surrounding waters of the Atlantic Ocean.Cruise ship passengers reported water damage and broken glass, as well as high waves that battered the vessel.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERCarnival Cruise Line released a statement to FOX Weather on Monday morning to describe the incident, which was reported to occur Saturday:"Carnival Sunshine’s return to Charleston was impacted by the weather and rough seas on Saturday. The weather’s prolonged impact on the Charleston area delayed the ship’s arrival on Sunday and as a result, the next voyage’s embarkation was also delayed.

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Jimmy Buffett health update: Singer shares next steps after being released from hospital

Jimmy Buffett is sharing a health update for his loyal fan base after he was hospitalized for an unnamed medical issue. On Friday evening, Buffett shared a statement to his social media accounts.

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Jimmy Buffett Shares Health Update After Being Hospitalized Due To Medical Condition Needing ‘Immediate Attention’

Jimmy Buffett has shared a health update after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness.

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Jimmy Buffett hospitalised for undisclosed health issue

Jimmy Buffett has been forced to cancel a performance after being hospitalised for an undisclosed health issue. The Margaritaville singer was set to perform in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, however, he announced on Facebook that the show would have to be rescheduled due to his health. The 76-year-old performer explained that he had recently been for a check-up and ended up having to go to the hospital for immediate medical attention.

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Teams assessing whale stranded at Flagler Beach on Florida's Atlantic Coast

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - A whale is stranded on the sand in Flagler Beach, not far from the Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. The whale, which is approximately 15 feet in length and weighs an estimated 3,000 pounds, has beached itself several times after rescuers attempted to pull it back into the water. A spokesperson for Flagler County tells FOX 35 News the animal is a Cuvier's beaked whale. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Cuvier's beaked whale, sometimes called "goose-beaked whales," are found in most oceans and seas worldwide and have the most extensive range of all beaked whale species.

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Carnival believes cruise passenger died from 'medical condition'

Carnival Sunshine (Credit: Carnival Corp.) CHARLESTON, S.C. - Carnival Cruise Line believes the recent death of a female passenger was the result of a medical condition. "While we continue to cooperate with authorities, all indications pertaining to the death of a guest on board Carnival Sunshine suggest that it was a natural death due to a medical condition," spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "It appears that this was indeed a medical situation that sadly resulted in the death of a guest," the statement continued. RELATED: FBI investigating death of woman onboard Carnival cruise shipThe FBI is continuing its investigation into the woman's death. The woman died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend. Lupoli said first responders onboard the ship immediately came to assistance. The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas. According to the company, the Carnival Sunshine sails from either Charleston, South Carolina, or Norfolk, Virginia, destined for the Bahamas.

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FBI investigating death of woman onboard Carnival cruise ship

Carnival Sunshine (Credit: Carnival Corp.) CHARLESTON, S.C. - The FBI is investigating the death of a female guest onboard a Carnival cruise ship. "The FBI joined Carnival Sunshine upon its return to Charleston on Saturday to conduct an investigation into the death of a guest," Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas. RELATED: Southwest passengers say plane shook 'like crazy' causing some to vomitLocal authorities are also investigating the death and will conduct an autopsy. According to the company, the Carnival Sunshine sails from either Charleston, South Carolina, or Norfolk, Virginia, destined for the Bahamas.

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Heinz wants to catch up with man who survived a month at sea with nothing but ketchup, seasonings

Elvis Francois (center) is pictured with Colombian Navy members after he was rescued on Jan. 16, 2023.

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Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour

BAHAMAS - The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32 travelers on a tour boat in the Bahamas this week. But then, something stranger still: A dog dove from a nearby dock to confront the monstrous sea creature.Tourists aboard the four-hour excursion can be heard shouting and pleading with the dog to turn back in a video circulating on social media.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to U.S. extradition from Bahamas

Sam Bankman-Fried told a Bahamian court Wednesday that he has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

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FTX founder Bankman-Fried says he didn’t ‘try to commit fraud,’ knowingly misuse funds

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, attempted to distance himself from suggestions of fraud in his first public appearance since his company’s collapse stunned investors and left creditors facing losses totaling billions of dollars.

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FTX scheme was ‘plain, old-fashioned embezzlement,’ new CEO tells U.S. Congress

The U.S. government charged Samuel Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, with a host of financial crimes on Tuesday, alleging he intentionally deceived customers and investors to enrich himself and others, while playing a central role in the company’s multibillion-dollar collapse.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can be released on US$250M bond ahead of trial: judge

The cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried can post a $250-million bond and live in his parents’ home in California while he awaits trial on charges that he swindled investors and looted customer deposits on his FTX trading platform, a judge said Thursday.

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Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall

Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.Long before hurricanes were named, this monster storm known as the Labor Day Hurricane remains the strongest storm ever to hit the U.S.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER ON TVA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reanalysis of the hurricane found that maximum sustained winds of 185 mph impacted the Florida Keys on Sept.

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Trudeau attends Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state, meets King Charles III

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stopped to view Queen Elizabeth‘s casket ahead of a meeting with King Charles III in London.

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Margaritaville at Sea offering free cruises from Florida for veterans, teachers

Margaritaville at Sea PALM BEACH, Fla. - Starting Wednesday, Margaritaville at Sea is launching its "Heroes Sail Free" program giving veterans, first responders, teachers and police a free cruise to thank them for their work in the community. "For your dedication to serving our communities at home and abroad, Margaritaville at Sea invites you to sail free on a much-deserved 3-day, 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island," the cruise line says on its website. The program gives one free cruise to the Bahamas for members of the U.S. military (active and veteran), first responders, law enforcement officers, and educators.Sailing from the Port of Palm Beach in Florida to Grand Bahama Island, guests will enjoy a 3-day, 2-night cruise onboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.

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Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas - A shark attacked and killed a U.S. cruise ship passenger who was snorkeling in waters around the Bahamas on Tuesday, according to authorities.The incident involved a 58-year-old woman from Pennsylvania and occurred at a popular snorkeling spot near Green Cay in the northern Bahamas, police spokeswoman Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told The Associated Press."It’s unfortunate," she said.Skippings said the woman’s family identified it as a bull shark.Royal Caribbean International said in a statement to the AP that the person died after arriving at a local hospital for treatment and that the company is helping their loved ones.

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UK boy, 12, taken off life support after highly-publicized court battle

Archie Battersbee's mother, Hollie Dance, (centre-right) speaking outside the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, after the High Court judgement on the future of the 12-year-old boy at the centre of a life-support treatment dispute aft LONDON (AP) - A 12-year-old boy who had been in a coma for four months died Saturday at a London hospital after doctors ended the life-sustaining treatment his family had fought to continue.Archie Battersbee’s mother, Hollie Dance, said her son died at 12:15 p.m., about two hours after the hospital began withdrawing treatment. British courts had rejected both the family’s effort to extend treatment and a request to move Archie to a hospice, saying neither move was in the child’s best interests."I’m the proudest mum in the world,″ Dance said as she stood outside the hospital and wept.

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Sunken jewels, buried treasure uncovered in the Bahamas from iconic 17th century Spanish shipwreck

An explorer holds a gold coin found in the Bahamas as an Allen Exploration boat can be seen in the distance. (Brendan Chavez/Allen Exploration) Talk about a find.A treasure trove of jewels, medallions and historic artifacts has been uncovered in the Bahamas that date back to the legendary 17th century Maravillas shipwreck — and the public is about to get a look at it.Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (Our Lady of Wonders), a two-deck Spanish galleon, sank on Jan.

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Trudeau and family head to Costa Rica for 2-week vacation

Justin Trudeau is heading to Costa Rica for a two-week vacation with his family.The Prime Minister’s Office says the family is returning to the same place where they stayed over the Christmas holiday in 2019 and that they are paying for their own accommodations.The prime minister must fly on a Royal Canadian Air Force plane for security reasons — even for personal travel — and the family’s flights on the last trip to and from Costa Rica cost the government about $57,000, without thousands more spent on flight crews’ stay in San Jose.That said, there have been exceptions to those flight rules. Earlier this summer, for example, Trudeau flew on an RCAF aircraft to Munich, Germany to participate in the G7 summit but he was flown to the summit site in the Bavarian Alps on a German police helicopter.

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Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl

(Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) KEATON BEACH, Fla. - A teenage girl was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries Thursday after she was attacked by a shark while scalloping with her family in Florida, authorities said.According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Thursday afternoon to Keaton Beach in the Big Bend area along the Gulf Coast, where a juvenile had been bitten by a shark near Grassy Island in water about 5 feet deep.It’s unclear what kind of shark bit her, but it was described as approximately 9 feet long. A family member reportedly jumped in the water and "beat the shark" until the girl was freed.The teen was airlifted to a Tallahassee hospital with serious injuries.

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Tropical Storm Warnings issued in Central and South Florida as heavy rain, gusty winds spread onshore

WHAT IS A POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE?As of Friday morning, this developing system located more than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms. Rain and gusty winds had already developed in parts of South Florida as tropical moisture streams well to the northeast of the system's center.The current stats on Potential Tropical Cyclone One.

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Carnival Freedom Fire: Part of cruise ship catches fire while docked at Grand Turk

(Photo courtesy of Ricky Ruble) Later Thursday, Carnival released a new statement and said it was sending one of its other cruise ships – Carnival Conquest – to Grand Turks to pick up the 2,504 passengers and 972 crew members who were on Carnival's Freedom cruise ship.As a result, Conquest's scheduled May 27 cruise out of Miami has been canceled.

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Pastor admits ‘adultery’ in church with then-16-year-old member of congregation

A stunning video was captured at an Indiana church where a pastor confessed to his congregation that he committed “adultery” many years ago. A woman stepped forward after his speech and accused him of telling lies and half-truths and said that she had been victimized by him for years, starting when she was just 16 years old.

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Cause of death for 3 American tourists at Sandals Bahamas resort revealed in new report

Bahamas has officially been released in a new report.According to the newspaper Nassau Guardian, the American tourists died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Multiple Bahamian outlets have corroborated this claim.The deaths occurred at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on the Bahamas’ Great Exuma island on May 6. Prince William, Kate embark on Caribbean tour with monarchy ties under scrutiny Samples from the three victims were taken and sent to a lab in Philadelphia for analysis earlier this month.Michael Philips, 68, and Robbie Philips, 65, were both found dead in one room.

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Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals) Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead last week say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a new report Tuesday. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports. The deceased were identified Monday as Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.

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Bahamas calls on Philadelphia lab to help solve deaths of 3 American tourists

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Samples taken from three tourists from Tennessee and Florida who died at a resort in the Bahamas under mysterious circumstances have been sent to a lab in the U.S. to expedite results and help authorities understand what happened, officials said Monday.RELATED: 3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'The police commissioner of the Bahamas, Paul Rolle, said officials also collected samples from the rooms where the tourists were staying and the surrounding property to determine whether any contaminants were present."We really want to know what caused this," he said.He identified the victims as a married couple from Tennessee, Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, and a resident of Florida, Vincent Paul Chiarella, 64.

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Sandals Bahamas deaths: 3 Americans found dead at resort are identified

A general view during the Sandals Emerald Bay celebrity golf weekend at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on April 9, 2010 in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. Police in the Bahamas have identified the three Americans Monday who were found dead late last week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma island.

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3 Americans found dead at Bahamas Sandals resort, 1 more hospitalized

Police are conducting an investigation into the deaths of three American tourists at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas, with one more American transported to hospital.

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3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'

Aerial view of an unspecified beach where a visitors stand between the water's edge and a number of beach umbrellas, Paradise Island, Bahamas, December 24, 1989. (Photo by Barbara Alper/Getty Images) Three Americans at a Bahamas Sandals resort were found dead while a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said Friday.Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said that the bodies of two men and one woman were found Friday at the Emerald Bay resort.

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Coast Guard intercepting surge of migrants in Caribbean Sea

MIAMI - The U.S. Coast Guard is seeing more Haitian migrants trying to reach the Florida coast by boat. And many migrants do not survive the dangerous journey. On Monday, I got to go up in the air on a routine search-and-rescue flight out of Coast Guard Air Station Miami.

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Johnny Depp Trial: Amber Heard expected to testify this week

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Actress Amber Heard is expected to testify this week in Johnny Depp's defamation trial that continues in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom just days after she abruptly fired her PR team. Heard is expected on the stand to respond as the first witness in the defense's case.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherHeard was reportedly upset over negative headlines and fired marketing agency Precision Strategies on Thursday in favor of Shane Communications, according to an online report by the New York Post.The cross-examination of Johnny Depp concluded Monday after four days on the witness stand in a Fairfax County courtroom as part of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.Last week, a forensic psychologist hired by Depp's legal team testified that Heard, his ex-wife, suffers from borderline and histrionic personality disorder.The psychologist, Shannon Curry, took the stand Tuesday saying she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard and after a review of her mental-health records.

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Johnny Depp Trial: Psychologist testifies about Heard's mental health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - A forensic psychologist hired by Johnny Depp's legal team testified Tuesday that his ex-wife Amber Heard suffers from borderline and histrionic personality disorder as the defamation trial involving the former Hollywood couple continues to play out in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom.The psychologist, Shannon Curry, took the stand Tuesday saying she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard and after a review of her mental-health records.Curry also testified that Heard does not suffer post-traumatic stress disorder from her relationship with Depp. On cross-examination, Heard's lawyers questioned Curry for potential bias.Also on Tuesday, jurors heard testimony from Tara Roberts, the woman who managed Depp's private island in the Bahamas who testified that she never saw Heard with any kind of bruises.The final witness Tuesday was Los Angeles police officer Melissa Saenz who testified about her visit to Depp's penthouses just days before Heard filed for divorce and sought a restraining order.

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The Bahamas: Protecting the population with safe and effective medicines and vaccines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines, the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas placed greater emphasis on regulating the importation of medicines and health technologies. The country has relied increasingly on the Caribbean Regulatory System (CRS), a regional effort that provides recommendations to authorize medical products to Caribbean countries.

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Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: (L-R) Daniel Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy and Eugene Levy of "Schitt's Creek" speak during the Pop TV segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 13, 2020 in Pasa MIAMI - Fans of the television show "Schitt’s Creek" may not be able to visit the fictional Canadian town but a cruise may be the next best thing."Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3. In keeping with the theme of the hit show, events include "Bébe’s Chamber Wig Sail Away Party with Fruit Wine," "A Little Bit of Rosé Pool Party" and "Alexis’s Bar Crawl ."Pricing for cabins starts at $999.99. RELATED: 'Schitt's Creek' sweeps Emmy comedy honors; 'Succession' wins best dramaThe critically acclaimed comedy — about a shallow, filthy rich family who lose their fortune and are forced to live in a small town they bought as a joke — debuted in Canada in 2015, and soon after on Pop TV in the United States.The show ended its original run in 2020 after co-creator Dan Levy decided it was time for it to come to an end.

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Royal Caribbean debuts world's largest cruise ship as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Royal Caribbean International’s new Wonder of the Seas ship made its debut in the U.S. on March 4, 2022, at Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades in Florida.

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Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen set up near Ukraine border to feed refugees

FILE IMAGE - Celebrated Chef Jose Andres talks to journalists about why he was converting Zaytinya into a grab-and-go meal restaurant in response to the novel coronavirus March 17, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) As thousands of refugees from Ukraine continue to flee Russia’s military assault on the country, many sought opportunities to help those caught in the chaos — including famed Chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen."It is below freezing tonight & I am meeting so many refugees, families who are escaping & don’t know what’s next…We will do our best not to let them down," Andrés wrote in a tweet on Sunday. The celebrity chef with two James Beard awards, nearly three dozen restaurants and four Michelin stars, founded World Central Kitchen in 2010 and has served millions of meals on the front line of emergencies.

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Coast Guard: 1 body found after boat capsizes off Florida coast; 38 still missing

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.Searchers worked throughout the night after a solitary survivor was found by a good Samaritan Tuesday morning clinging to the overturned hull of a boat that capsized off the Florida coast.Capt.

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