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ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Puerto Rico’s lone zoo to be permanently closed after years of complaints

The government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo, which has been shut down since hurricanes Irma and Maria battered the island in September 2017 as federal authorities investigate accusations of mistreatment of animals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints

Puerto Rico’s government is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Fears of new 'zombie drug' which rots users' skin and could even lead to amputations

Animal sedative xylazine started being used on the streets of Puerto Rico but has recently been found in major cities in the US, and causes people's skin to rot off, requiring amputations

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Jean Guerrero: Why is Biden recycling failed strategies to slow immigration?

As Americans become increasingly anxious about immigration, Vice President Kamala Harris is searching for answers in all of the wrong places.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

Research finds cohesion and connection drop among ageing population

According to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives social cohesion and connection decline in an ageing population. For decades, researchers have been observing the rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago (known as 'Monkey Island') in Puerto Rico. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 21, 2023

The Big Con by Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington review – how consultancy firms cash in

From Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy to Britain’s Covid contracts, the private firms taking over public life

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023

New debt plan proposes spike in Puerto Rico power bills

Residential electric bills in Puerto Rico could increase by an average of $19 a month if a federal bankruptcy judge approves a proposal to restructure the staggering debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Three American tourists stabbed after being told to stop filming in popular Puerto Rico neighbourhood

Police say three US tourists were stabbed in Puerto Rico after someone told them to stop filming in a renowned seaside community known as La Perla that is popular with visitors

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023