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US Men's Basketball Team Secures No. 1 Seed In Dominant Win

US men's basketball team secures No. 1 seed after defeating Puerto Rico 104-83. Exciting matchups await in the knockout rounds as the tournament progresses.

Stephen Curry Makes Trick Shots Look Easy at Team USA Practice

Team USA is off to a 2-0 start in Olympics group play after wins against Serbia and South Sudan. With a game against Puerto Rico coming up on Saturday, the vibe

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2024

Amy Wang Knocked Out Of Singles Competition By Adriana Diaz

Amy Wang of Team USA faces defeat against Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico in a thrilling table tennis match at the Tokyo Olympics.

South Sudan fans boo Paris Olympics organisers as rival nation’s anthem played by mistake

South Sudan’s men’s basketball team beat Puerto Rico to secure victory in their Olympics debut, despite anthem gaffe

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

South Sudan Makes Olympic Basketball Debut With Impressive Win

South Sudan's debut in Olympic basketball, defeating Puerto Rico and facing Team USA next. Exciting journey ahead!

Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law

A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a lawsuit challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, triggering a backlash

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Top fashion moments at Premios Juventud 2024: best and worst dressed latin stars

The red carpet outside El Choliseo, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was an explosion of unexpected fashion choices by the hosts, nominees, and special guests of the 2024 edition of Premios Juventud

Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024

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Puerto Rico moves to hold nonbinding referendum on political status, including independence

The initiative has been criticized over its cost and the fact that it won't be directly consequential

Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024

Puerto Rico Bans Hair Discrimination, Sets Precedent For Equality

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

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

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Puerto Rico's Political Status Referendum Faces Scrutiny

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

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…

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 20, 2024

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 · Jul 18, 2024

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Latin Times · Jul 15, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024

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

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

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 · Jun 29, 2024

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 · Jun 26, 2024

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

Latin Times · Jun 26, 2024

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 · Jun 25, 2024

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 · Jun 25, 2024

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

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