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National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People in Advance of Tropical Storm Erin, as it Approaches Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress in advance of Tropical Storm Erin, anticipated to strengthen to a hurricane, as it approaches Puerto Rico and the...

Guy A. Van Baalen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
Guy A. Van Baalen has been appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Region 21). Van Baalen replaces Mary Ida Townson, who is resigning August 16 after...

Puerto Rico Emerges as a Premier Destination for High-Level Corporate Congresses and Conventions - DELETED
Award-winning OR Events Management, recognized at LAWA 2025, offers turnkey event solutions for companies seeking innovation, culture, and connectivity. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Puerto Rico is cementing its...

AMO, FURA nab 62 bales of cocaine and arrest 3 alien smugglers near Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces for Rapid Action (FURA, for its Spanish acronym) nabbed today a yola-type...

Puerto Rico Bans Transgender Surgery for Minors
(MENAFN) Puerto Rico has passed a new statute prohibiting gender transition surgeries and hormone-based therapies for individuals younger than 21, making it the most stringent law of its kind in the United States. This legislative move is...

Breaking Barriers: Puerto Rican Chess Enthusiast Alex Martinez Makes History at Serbian Chess Open
Amazon Strategy Expert and World Traveler Becomes First Puerto Rican to Compete in Three Major International Chess Tournaments SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, July 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alex Martinez, a trailblazing solo traveler and chess...

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

Red Cat Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025 and Provides Corporate Update
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations,...

SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s 36...

Red Cat’s Teal Drones Achieves Globally Recognized AS9100 Certification for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced...

Burlington Stores, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast
BURLINGTON, N.J., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE: BURL), a nationally recognized off-price retailer of high-quality, branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and merchandise for the home at everyday low prices, will...

Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious of Fake Bad Bunny Concert Tickets
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of fake or invalid tickets to Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio “Bad Bunny” concerts. Bad Bunny, a popular Puerto Rican musician with a fan base in...

OYE FEST 2025 TAKES OVER ATLANTA — Latin Music Icons, Global Art, and a Cultural Feast Steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chart-Topping Latin Icons, Global Art, and a Cultural Feast Take Over Downtown Atlanta This October ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Atlanta is about to feel the heat. OYE Fest, the Southeast’s premier Latin...

BermudAir Expands Anguilla Access with New Nonstop Newark Service
Flights from Boston and Baltimore already connecting travelers to The Valley NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BermudAir, the premium leisure airline, today announced it will launch direct service from...

Abeona Therapeutics® Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Corporate Updates
- Received FDA approval for ZEVASKYN™ (prademagene zamikeracel), the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in adult and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) - - U.S....

MerryGoRound, Inc to Establish Fulfillment and Logistics Center in Pittsylvania County
RICHMOND, VA — MerryGoRound, a North Carolina-based fulfillment company specializing in apparel and collectibles, will invest $10,003,600 to establish operations in Pittsylvania County. The company will utilize a 400,000-square-foot facility...

Secretary Naig to Present the Gieselman Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Louisa County farm family to be recognized at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Gieselman Family of Louisa County on Friday,...

Meet Rebeca Gómez Báez, New Financial Coach at the Center for Working Families
With a strong foundation in youth development, nonprofit leadership, and community-centered work, Rebeca Gómez Báez is the newest Financial Coach at the Center for Working Families, bringing deep passion and lived experience to the role. Born and...

Dynamic Duo Kelsey and Lisa are back with a new single and the premiere of the New Music video for 'Cold Day In Mexico'
Kelsey and Lisa premiere the new music video for their new single "Cold Day In Mexico" shot on location in Guanica Puerto Rico GA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With a combined 24 years in the music industry and a chemistry...

MAIN EVENT EXPANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA, NOW HIRING
A place for shared family fun with bowling, laser tag, and more will open its second North Carolina location this August GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Main Event, the ultimate destination for family...