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Macaque monkeys shrink their social networks as they age – new research suggests evolutionary roots of a pattern seen in elderly people, too

There are many changes that can come with old age – hair turns gray, eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be, mobility often becomes limited. But beyond these physiological changes, people also experience changes to their social world. As we age, our social circles tend to get smaller.

The Conversation

As bankruptcy ends, board seeks to boost Puerto Rico economy

A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico's finances says it will focus on growing the island's economy as the U.S. territory emerges from a drawn-out bankruptcy process

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico’s remaining schoolkids struggle in the aftermath of hurricanes and earthquakes

Beset by natural disasters, a pandemic and a steep drop in student population, the island’s schools look to the federal government for help

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Ban on Knowingly False Statements During Emergencies Struck Down on First Amendment Grounds

From Judge Pedro Delgado-Hernández's opinion today in Rodriguez-Cotto v. Perluisi-Urrutia (D.P.R.): Article 5.14(a) criminalizes, after the Governor of Puerto Rico has decreed by executive order an emergency or disaster, to knowingly, purposely or recklessly: (1) give a warning or false alarm, knowing that the information is false, in relation to…

Reason

Puerto Rico solar switch a life and death matter -US energy chief

For U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Graholm, the transformation of Puerto Rico's power grid to solar and other renewable power, after hurricanes wiped it out in 2017 and 2022, is an imperative that goes beyond addressing climate change.

Reuters

AccuWeather’s 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

AccuWeather meteorologists recently put the final touches on their initial forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season

Zenger

Puerto Rico governor unveils solar energy plans in address

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has announced new solar energy initiatives during his annual state of the territory address

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Cubs’ Javier Assad returns to Cactus League play after ‘electric’ WBC performance

Assad is in the conversation to make the Opening Day roster, likely as a reliever.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress may boost Puerto Rico food assistance under plan backed by NY Sens. Gillibrand and Schumer

WASHINGTON — Americans who need food shouldn’t get vastly less help than other citizens just because they live in Puerto Rico, lawmakers on Capitol Hill said Wednesday as they introduced a bill that would level the scales for the island territory.

Tribune News Service

This PGA Tour journeyman says he’s down 40-plus pounds and ready to roll at the Corales Puntacana Championship

"All the hard work I've put in the last five months will give me results. I don't know when, but I know they will."

USA Today Sports Media Group

With co-signs from reggaeton's titans, Myke Towers sets sights on Latin music stardom

LOS ANGELES — Outside the Crypto.com arena in January, a frenzy of young Latinos assembled for Calibash, L.A.'s annual festival for música urbana, hosted by local radio station Mega 96.3.

Los Angeles Times

Report: Edwin Díaz Aiming to Return From Knee Injury This Year

The two-time All-Star tore his patellar tendon celebrating a Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic win.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs prospect Matt Mervis taking WBC as learning experience: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’

Mervis went 3-for-4 in his first Cactus League game back from the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Javier Assad’s Cubs teammates not surprised by his WBC success: ‘That’s just how he is’

Assad threw 2 2⁄3 scoreless innings against Puerto Rico in the WBC quarterfinals on Friday.

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Benji Gil has never been offered an MLB manager job. He's determined to change that.

PHOENIX — Benji Gil didn't hold back. When asked about the World Baseball Classic's decision to move up Mexico's quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico to Friday, the Mexico manager bluntly contended that it was unfair.

The Guardian - US

Puerto Rico 4-5 Mexico: World Baseball Classic quarter-finals – as it happened

Rolling report: Mexico won 5-4 over Puerto Rico at Miami’s LoanDepot Park to reach the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

US ships mega generators to ease outages in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s governor says the U.S. government has shipped three mega generators to the island to help stabilize the U.S. territory’s rickety electric grid and minimize ongoing outages

Chicago Sun-Times

Logan Square mural offers a nod to Puerto Rico with a 3D touch

Matthew Mederer made the brick facade of the building at 2600 W. Fullerton Ave. seem to fall away to reveal frogs inspired by the coquís of Puerto Rico.

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Miami Herald

Six teams remain in the World Baseball Classic. Breaking down the field.

MIAMI — The 2023 World Baseball Classic started with 20 teams.

Daily Mirror

MLB star set to miss entire season after devastating injury while celebrating WBC win

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, on $102million contract, will miss the entire 2023 MLB season after injuring his right knee during celebrations following Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic victory

Tribune News Service

Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffers torn patellar tendon, needs surgery and is expected to miss the season

Up until Wednesday, the Mets had avoided the worst. The pitching depth had taken a few hits over the last two weeks but the Mets were still in a position to be able to withstand the losses. But losing the best closer in baseball is a different story.

Sports Illustrated

Edwin Díaz’s Injury Is the WBC’s Worst Fear Realized

The Puerto Rico pitcher’s knee injury casts a shadow over what has thus far been a joyous event.

WEKU

Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.

Sports Illustrated

Yes, Edwin Diaz’s Injury Is Beyond Unfortunate. But Don’t Turn on the WBC Because of It.

If you want to cancel the WBC, do you also want to cancel spring games and celebrations? As Pete Alonso said, “Anybody can get hurt at any time.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Edwin Diaz’s brother Alexis had a heartbreaking reaction to the closer’s injury during Puerto Rico celebration

What an awful moment during Puerto Rico's celebration.

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