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U.S. Supreme Court declines to extend federal benefits to Puerto Rico

Congress can prevent people in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico from participating in a federal program that provides benefits to low-income elderly, blind and disabled people, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

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Court upholds Puerto Ricans' exclusion from benefits program

The Supreme Court has upheld the differential treatment of residents of Puerto Rico, ruling that Congress was within its power to exclude them from a benefits program that’s available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Supreme Court backs Congress on Puerto Rico resident benefits - Roll Call

The 8-1 decision keeps Puerto Rico residents from receiving Supplemental Security Income for aged, blind and disabled individuals.

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Jean Guerrero: Puerto Rico's future status should not be a pawn in political gameplay

For Democrats who want to stop the right-wing assault on democracy, statehood for Puerto Rico can seem like a simple fix — one so enticing it may be easy to forget the will of the Puerto Rican people.

Los Angeles Times

Mets' Taijuan Walker lands on injured list; Edwin Diaz rejoins team in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder bursitis.

Tribune News Service

How to spend the perfect week in Puerto Rico

There is more to Puerto Rico than Old San Juan and its pastel-coloured facades, as Radhika Aligh finds out

Evening Standard

Puerto Rico Olympian's mother killed at home by stray bullet

The mother of a Puerto Rican Olympian has been killed by a stray bullet while sewing in her Connecticut home

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Power restored in Puerto Rico nearly 5 days after blackout

A private company says power has been fully restored to Puerto Rico’s 1.5 million customers nearly five days after a fire at a main power plant sparked an island-wide power outage

The Independent UK

Virgin Voyages’ 3rd ship completes sea trials, heads to Puerto Rico this fall

Richard Branson’s cruise venture Virgin Voyages will be full up in Miami as it brings two ships to sail from the Magic City this fall. So for its newest ship Resilient Lady, the line is venturing to Puerto Rico to take on the Southern Caribbean.

Orlando Sentinel

El apagón masivo en Puerto Rico mantiene a los boricuas en la isla a oscuras desesperados por ayuda

Un apagón que ocurrió alrededor de las 8:45 p.m. del miércoles ha mantenido a Puerto Rico en la oscuridad reviviendo escenarios del huracán María donde el sonido de los generadores, el calor abrasador de la isla y la preocupación por la falta de servicios esenciales para las personas enfermas y…

Orlando Sentinel

Massive power outage in Puerto Rico keeps island in the dark and in dire need of help

A blackout that occurred at about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday night has kept much of Puerto Rico in the dark, with residents reliving Hurricane Maria scenarios where the sound of generators, the scorching heat and concern for lack of essential services were rising Friday.

Orlando Sentinel

Ponce guide: where to go, eat and stay in Puerto Rico’s underrated historic city

Enjoy Old San Juan's delightful charm with a quarter of the crowds, says Radhika Aligh

Evening Standard

Puerto Rico struggles to emerge from outage as anger builds

Hundreds of thousands of people across Puerto Rico remain without power nearly two days after a fire at a main power plant sparked an island-wide outage

The Independent UK

Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico as schools cancelled

Head of newly privatised utility company says ‘we have to be realistic’

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Major outage forces Puerto Rico to shutter schools, offices

More than a million customers in Puerto Rico remain without electricity after a fire at a main power plant caused an island-wide blackout that forced the U.S. territory to cancel classes and shutter government offices in the biggest outage yet this year

Benzinga

DraftKings Expands Partnership With Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have agreed to expand their relationship to offer DraftKings online and retail sports betting in Puerto Rico. The move comes after Foxwoods and DraftKings launched sports betting and iGaming in Connecticut in October 2021. The DraftKings retail sportsbook will be located inside the Foxwoods…

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A ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant’s unfortunate mistake cost him a trip to Puerto Rico

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Daily Mirror

Logan Paul set to follow KSI and brother Jake in making boxing return in August

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will step back into the ring at the end of the summer for his fourth fight, within weeks of his former rival KSI and his brother Jake

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Gerald Green keeping options open despite Puerto Rican team announcement

Former Rockets guard Gerald Green, who has been playing with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers since leaving Houston's player development staff to restart his playing career, has an option to play in Puerto Rico but has not formalized an agreement. The ...

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Gerald Green considering options open despite Puerto Rican team announcement

Tribune News Service

Charlie Crist to visit Puerto Rico in campaign for Florida governor

In the decade since U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist served as Florida’s governor, the state has become one of the most popular destinations for Puerto Ricans moving to the U.S. mainland, approaching and at points surpassing New York. After Hurricane Maria battered the island in 2017, Florida saw a surge in…

Benzinga

TradeStation Crypto Available In Puerto Rico

TradeStation, a fintech specializing in brokerage services and trading technology, announced the expansion of its crypto services to Puerto Rico.

Miami Herald

US Coast Guard sends back to Haiti nearly 200 migrants rescued at sea

MIAMI — Nearly 200 migrants were returned to Haiti on Tuesday after being picked up near the Caribbean nation’s coastline, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Wales Online

Polish model and student is crowned winner of Miss World by Peter Andre in Puerto Rico

Karolina Biewleska wins $100,000 (£74,682) by taking the crown, and becomes the second Polish beauty queen to ever win the title

Daily Mirror

Peter Andre lands in Puerto Rico to host the Miss World beauty pageant

Peter Andre will host Miss World later today, with the international beauty pageant celebrating its 70th anniversary after such was postponed last year due to the Covid pandemic

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