AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEarthquake Watch: A 6.0 quake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, about 80 km away, at a depth of 31 km. Regional Impact: Strong shaking was reported across multiple islands, including the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and more—no immediate injuries or major damage reported. Reef Tech: In the U.S. Virgin Islands, researchers say an autonomous underwater robot (CUREE) can track marine life by combining sound and vision, including homing in on shrimp and tailing a barracuda for nearly 1,000 feet. Policy & Business: PayPal agreed to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe tied to its minority-business initiative, while a new report puts Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense plan at a potential $1.2T price tag over 20 years. Local Angle: For St. Croix, a Red Cross disaster recovery official’s research highlights how leaders coped with Irma and Maria while running recovery at the same time.
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