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More than 60% of Puerto Ricans seeking FEMA aid after Hurricane Maria had their applications denied – will the agency approve more this time?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected 60.5% of the 1.1 million applications Puerto Ricans filed for housing assistance after Hurricane Maria devastated the territory in 2017.

The Conversation

There’s a disturbance in the Atlantic and another might form north of Puerto Rico

Forecasters on Monday are watching a disturbance east of Bermuda and say there’s a chance another system could form north of Puerto Rico over the next few days.

Miami Herald

The most iconic radio telescope ever is gone for good, U.S. government declares

Since then, many have called for the telescope to be rebuilt or for building an even better replacement telescope at the site. Instead, the NSF wants Arecibo to serve as a hub for STEM education and outreach.

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Singer and songwriter iLe's third album, 'Nacarile,' finds a world deeply in flux

The Puerto Rican artist returns with a new album, her first since protests galvanized San Juan and beyond in 2019.

WEKU

EPA: UPS to pay fine, correct hazardous waste violations

The Environmental Protection Agency says it has reached a settlement with United Parcel Service to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at more than 1,100 facilities across 45 states and Puerto Rico

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico struggles to recover after hurricane razed crops

Puerto Rico's agriculture minister says Hurricane Fiona destroyed $159 million worth of crops in Puerto Rico when it hit a month ago, decimating fields of plantains, bananas and other crops

The Independent UK

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

More than 100 Haitian migrants have been found on an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Tuesday, as a gang blockade of a fuel terminal has caused a humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

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US opts to not rebuild renowned Puerto Rico telescope

The National Science Foundation has announced it will not rebuild a renowned radio telescope in Puerto Rico, which was one of the world’s largest until it collapsed nearly two years ago

The Independent UK

Thousands still without power weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico

High temperatures, rain and mosquitoes make life unbearable for those still affected by the longest blackout in US history

The Guardian - US

Some Puerto Ricans fear Hurricane Fiona efforts fading after Ian

TAMPA, Fla. — Advocates and community leaders have been fundraising to help Puerto Rico and local families after Hurricane Fiona recently pummeled the island.

Tribune News Service

‘We would go back’: will Hurricane Fiona worsen Puerto Rico’s population drain?

Hurricane Maria, earthquakes and federal neglect were already driving the US territory’s youth and talent to the mainland

The Guardian - US

Demings knocks Rubio for missing hurricane relief vote. She opposed some similar bills

WASHINGTON — Val Demings has repeatedly criticized Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for failing to vote last week on a broad spending bill that would have allocated additional billions of dollars for natural-disaster relief, accusing her foe in this year’s election of letting down Florida residents after Hurricane Ian.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

About 82,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Fiona

Around 82,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Thursday, over two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters

About 101,000 still without power in Puerto Rico two weeks after Hurricane Fiona

An estimated 101,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, more than two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

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The Independent UK

Conservatives mock Biden for suggesting he was ‘raised’ in Puerto Rico community in Delaware

‘I can’t wait for his speech to NASA when he talks about his days as an astronaut,’ former GOP White House Secretary says

The Guardian - US

Biden pledges $60m to stormproof Puerto Rico during visit

The US territory has been frequently battered by hurricanes but is often overlooked by the federal government when it comes to aid

Miami Herald

Biden visits Puerto Rico, says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall assistance…

Miami Herald

In visit to Puerto Rico, Biden says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a more-than $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall…

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Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm.

Roll Call

Biden pledge in Puerto Rico contrasts with prior Trump effort - Roll Call

Biden's visit to Puerto Rico brought back memories of a similar trip by his predecessor. But this was entirely different.

Miami Herald

President Biden visits Puerto Rico on Monday, will announce aid after Hurricane Fiona

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are traveling to Puerto Rico on Monday, the first stop to storm-stricken parts of the United States after Hurricane Fiona flooded the island last month and Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida less than two weeks later.

The Independent UK

‘America is with you’: Biden vows to help Puerto Rico rebuild ‘stronger and better-prepared’ after Ian

‘We came here in person to show that we’re with you,’ President Biden tells Puerto Rico residents

The Guardian - US

Biden pledges support to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico: ‘All of America is with you’ – as it happened

President tours damage from Hurricane Fiona two weeks ago while Democrats and Republicans fight over handling of Ian – follow the latest

Reuters

About 120,000 still without power in Puerto Rico days after Fiona

An estimated 120,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Monday, two weeks after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide outage for its 3.3 million people.

Reuters

Biden to storm-hit Puerto Rico: 'All of America's with you'

President Joe Biden on Monday pledged more than $60 million in aid to help U.S. territory Puerto Rico and said more money was coming, as he sought to present a more compassionate image than his predecessor, Donald Trump, while surveying damage from Hurricane Fiona.

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