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Puerto Rico Bans Hair Discrimination, Sets Precedent For Equality

Puerto Rico's new law prohibits hair discrimination, a step towards inclusivity and equality.

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Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse island

Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a law that prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros, twists, braids and other hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S. territory

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Puerto Rico's Political Status Referendum Faces Scrutiny

Controversy over Puerto Rico's nonbinding referendum on political status sparks debate amid financial crisis.

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As doctors in Puerto Rico leave in droves, a rapper tries to fill in the gaps

Puerto Rico has lost nearly half of its doctors in just over a decade, according to a 2023 report, as the healthcare system is grappling with severe understaffing, power outages, and lower wages compared to the mainland U.S. That's why one doctor, Pedro Juan Vázquez, who is better known by…

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Exum cleared of injury as Boomers' tilt gains pace

A week out from the Boomers' Olympic opener, Dante Exum has been cleared of concussion after a nasty fall in a comfortable warm-up defeat of Puerto Rico.

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US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as outages persist

The U.S. government says $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery storage installations across Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with chronic power outages

The Independent UK

Why the Puerto Rican population living in the U.S. could have an increased impact on the elections

In 2020, there were about 5.8 million Puerto Ricans living in the United States according to data from the U.S. Census

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How reggaeton stars are driving a basketball boom in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league is experiencing a renaissance thanks to reggaeton stars like Bad Bunny, Ozuna and Anuel AA

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Orders Mediation To Resolve Puerto Rico Power Debt

Federal judge orders mediation to resolve Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's billion debt impasse.

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Federal judge orders mediation to break impasse over Puerto Rico power company debt

A federal judge overseeing a drawn-out debt-restructuring process for Puerto Rico’s power company has ordered all parties to mediation

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Antetokounmpo And Puerto Rico Qualify For Paris Olympics

Greece, Puerto Rico, Spain, and Brazil qualify for Paris Olympics in men's basketball. Exciting matchups ahead in the tournament.

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Puerto Rico will include status plebiscite in November's general elections

Puerto Rico’s territorial status will be on the ballot in the U.S. territory’s general elections this November, marking the first time that the island’s current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in the plebiscite

The Independent UK

Shark attacks, riptides, and hurricanes: These are the most dangerous beaches in the US

Shark attacks, rip currents, hurricanes and even lightining can turn a fun beach trip deadly

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about dengue fever as CDC warns of spread?

There have been twice as many cases of the virus in the Americas in the first six months of 2024 than in all of 2023

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CDC issues dengue alert in the U.S. as risk of contracting the disease increases

Over 2,200 cases have been reported so far in the U.S. this year, most of them in Puerto Rico

The Independent UK

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public funds

Puerto Rico’s Justice Department says it is suing at least 30 ex-government officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30 million in public funds

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico issues an island-wide heat advisory for the first time as power outages persist

Meteorologists have for the first time issued a heat advisory for the entire island of Puerto Rico as it struggles with chronic power outages

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Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages

The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid has confirmed the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory

Latin Times

Adidas and Bad Bunny pay tribute to the singer's native Puerto Rico with signature sneaker

The shoe is Inspired by San Juan's historic cobblestones and blue beaches

The Independent UK

Trump once insisted US wouldn’t ‘be second in line’ to press nuclear button

‘Was he really talking about total annihilation as we flew over the ravaged sights of the island?’ Puerto Rico’s former governor asks in memoir

The Independent UK

This remote Puerto Rico island is an idyllic Caribbean getaway – pristine beaches, lush rainforest and artisan rum

Home to one of the brightest bioluminescent bays in the world, Vieques still feels relatively undiscovered – and Robyn Wilson finds that the best way to get to know it is through the locals

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Australia’s Liam Paro shocks the world to seize super lightweight title

Liam Paro upset Subriel Matias to win the IBF super lightweight title, taking an unexpected but unanimous points victory in Puerto Rico.

AAP

Aussie boxer Paro stuns 'bogeyman' to claim world title

Aussie boxer Liam Paro has scored a stunning upset, claiming the IBF junior welterweight title with a unanimous points win over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico.

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Aussie Liam Paro confident of 'almost impossible' upset

Queenslander Liam Paro says he has the tools to cause a major boxing boilover and defeat IBF junior-welterweight champion Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico.

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