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Puerto Rico customers face 27 hours of power outages yearly even without hurricanes, EIA says
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -Customers in Puerto Rico experienced an average of 27 hours of power grid interruptions annually between 2021 and 2024, excluding major events, such as hurricanes, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. This...
Campbell's Nivar to play with Puerto Rico National Team at GLOBL JAM
The Sanford Herald - North Carolina
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BUIES CREEK — Campbell freshman Jasmine Nivar is set to compete with the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team at the GLOBL JAM event in Canada beginning Wednesday and running through Sunday. “It is such an honor and privilege for Jasmine to be chosen...
Sobbing couple blame ChatGPT for missing their flight to Puerto Rico after they asked it about visa requirements… and arrived with the wrong paperwork
Daily Mail
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August 14, 2025
By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 05:27 EDT, 14 August 2025 | Updated: 05:47 EDT, 14 August 2025 A young influencer couple said they were barred from boarding their flight to Puerto Rico after ChatGPT gave them the wrong visa...
DHS y HSI lanzan en Puerto Rico la “Promesa de Proteger” contra la explotación infantil en línea
The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico
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August 14, 2025
SAN JUAN – El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos y la Oficina de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional presentaron en agosto la campaña Pledge2Protect o “Promesa de Proteger” para prevenir la explotación infantil en internet,...
Austin Butler says an edible is to blame for viral dance moment at Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico
NBC Los Angeles - California
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Austin Butler is revealing the hilarious reason behind his viral awkward dance at a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico While promoting his upcoming film “Caught Stealing,” Butler, who stars alongside Bad Bunny in the film, stopped by “The Tonight...
Ducote third at beach v-ball tournament in Puerto Rico
Gulf Breeze News - Florida
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August 14, 2025
GBHS rising junior Cole Ducote, along with teammate Kyle Chapman, brought home a bronze medal at last week’s Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships. Ducote and Chapman were one of 18 teams in the U18 boys division. Ducote and Chapman won both...
Puerto Rico tiene las sanciones más severas contra el ‘wheeling’ y ‘stoppies’ en todo los Estados Unidos
The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico
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August 13, 2025
Facebook via Las Voces Del Sur Oficial SAN JUAN – El presidente de la Comisión de Transportación e Infraestructura de la Cámara de Representantes, José ‘Cheito’ Hernández, informó que la nueva Ley 110-2025, establece las multas más altas en toda...
For the trio behind it, one of ‘The Bear’s’ best episodes was also an ‘act of kindness’
Los Angeles Times
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August 18, 2025
When I tell Liza Colón-Zayas that I cooked asopao de pollo, a traditional Puerto Rican stew, in preparation for our interview, her eyes light up. The dish, similar to one she makes as beleaguered line cook Tina Marrero in “The Bear’s”...
Women’s Basketball opens Globl Jam with 85-45 victory over Puerto Rico
BVM Sports
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August 14, 2025
TORONTO – Four Texas players scored in double figures led by 18 points from Justice Carlton as the Texas women's basketball team picked up an 85-45 win over Puerto Rico in their first game of the Globl Jam on Wednesday. Carlton shot 6-of-11 from...
Puerto Rico Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pega 2, Pega 3 on Aug. 12, 2025
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 13, 2025
The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Lottery players in Puerto Rico can choose from popular national games like the Powerball, which is available in the vast majority of states around the U.S. Other games...
Little League World Series: Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico; Connecticut edges Texas
Los Angeles Daily News - California
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August 14, 2025
By AMANDA VOGT The Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew...
Tropical Storm Erin to Pass North of Puerto Rico as Major Hurricane
The Maritime Executive
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The U.S. Coast Guard has set its first precautionary warning in place for ports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the expected effects of Tropical Storm Erin, which will likely be a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane by the...
White House fires another member of Puerto Rico oversight board
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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The White House has fired another member of the watchdog board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances. “The Oversight Board has been informed by the White House that the administration of President Donald Trump terminated Andrew G. Biggs from his...
Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami-Dade County on drug charges
Local 10 - Florida
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August 12, 2025
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Puerto Rican rapper, singer and producer Jhayco was arrested early Tuesday morning on drug charges in Miami-Dade County. Leer en español Online jail records show Jhayco, whose real name is Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortes, was...
Texas Longhorns women dominate Puerto Rico to open GLOBL JAM
Sportsnet
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August 13, 2025
TORONTO – The first women’s game of GLOBL JAM 2025 was as one-sided as it gets, as the Texas Longhorns, representing the USA, pummeled Puerto Rico's under-23 squad. The Longhorns owned the glass, forced turnovers with relentless pressure and took...
2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico to open Little League World Series
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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August 13, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout, spectators...
Ritchie Torres Decries Trump’s Firing of Democratic Appointees for Oversight of Puerto Rico
Norwood News - New York
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August 13, 2025
By SÍLE MOLONEY CONGRESSMAN RITCHIE TORRES (NY-15) speaks at the annual summer barbecue organized by State Sen. Jamaal Bailey in the northeast Bronx on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Photo courtesy of Congressman Ritchie Torres Democratic Congressman...
Orlando Magic face Miami Heat in Puerto Rico for preseason opener
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat. What we know: The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat on Saturday, Oct. 4....
Puerto Ricans express fear and solidarity as Connecticut ICE detainments ramp up
Connecticut Public Radio
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August 12, 2025
The week President Trump was inaugurated, Connecticut’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus spoke out against what they say is racial profiling of Latino communities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Over the summer, reggaeton artist Bad Bunny...
'ChatGPT Ruined My Holiday' ! Tourist’s Tearful TikTok Goes Viral
Zee News
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A Spanish influencer couple faced unexpected trouble during their holiday after missing a flight to Puerto Rico, blaming ChatGPT for giving them incorrect travel advice. The couple, Mery Caldass and her boyfriend Alejandro Cid, were on their way...