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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

5 years after Maria, reconstruction drags on in Puerto Rico

Nearly five years have passed since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory of 3.2 million people

The Independent UK

Hurricane Fiona brings "catastrophic" flooding, cuts power across Puerto Rico

How quickly power is restored will be a key test for utility operators on the island.

Axios

Biden declares emergency for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Fiona

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona headed toward the island at near hurricane strength.

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Puerto Rico is without electricity as Hurricane Fiona pummels the island

The storm is wreaking havoc on the island's already fragile power grid. Heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding is continuing across the island.

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Hurricane threat as Tropical Storm Fiona aims at Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans are bracing for severe wind and extreme rain as Tropical Storm Fiona bears down amid expectations it will grow into a hurricane before striking the U.S. territory’s southern coast Sunday afternoon

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Fiona threatens to become a hurricane as it lashes Puerto Rico with heavy rain

Forecasters think winds could reach 74mph

The Independent UK

As Fiona starts turning north, hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico, watches for Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Forecasters hoisted a hurricane warning Saturday for Puerto Rico and watches for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic’s southern coast as heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fiona pummeled large sections of the Caribbean.

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As Fiona approaches, hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico, watches for Dominican Republic and Virgin Islands

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Forecasters hoisted a hurricane warning Saturday for Puerto Rico and a watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic’s southern coast as heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fiona pummeled large sections of the Caribbean.

Tribune News Service

Tropical Storm Fiona prompts hurricane warning for Puerto Rico, fears of flooding

The impending flooding and high winds could imperil the island's fragile power grid.

Axios

Fiona forecast to spawn hurricane conditions in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to generate hurricane conditions in portions of Puerto Rico on Sunday, and possibly across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tribune News Service

Fiona is expected to become a hurricane when it hits Puerto Rico

The storm threatens to dump up to 20 inches of rain as forecasters placed Puerto Rico. People are bracing for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages.

WEKU

Puerto Rico under hurricane watch as TS Fiona approaches

Tropical Storm Fiona is threatening to dump up to 16 inches (41 centimeters) of rain in parts of Puerto Rico as forecasters have placed the U.S. territory under a hurricane watch and people are bracing for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico museum’s rarely seen artworks showcased in Chicago exhibit

Titled “Nostalgia for My Island: Puerto Rican Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce, 1786- 1962,” it is the first show from the Puerto Rican museum to travel outside of the island and many of its 21 works have never been seen in the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tropical Storm Fiona pushes west toward Puerto Rico; forecasters tracking new disturbance in Atlantic

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to continue moving west with a gradual decrease in forward speed through Saturday night or early Sunday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest later on Sunday, as it clears the northeastern Caribbean and approaches the Bahamas.

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Roberto Clemente’s legacy celebrated in N.Y., Puerto Rico 50 years after his 3,000th hit and untimely death

NEW YORK — It didn’t take 3,000 hits to cement Roberto Clemente’s legacy as a baseball icon.

The Independent UK

Money approved for states to build car-charging network

The Biden administration has approved plans submitted by 34 states and Puerto Rico for building an ambitious national electric vehicle charging network as the U.S. begins in earnest its transition away from gas-powered transportation

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boston alum Tremont Waters gets 16 points, 12 assists in Puerto Rico’s close loss to US

Water's Puerto Rican National Team came up just shy of a win, falling 85-84.

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Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of 'America'

Puerto Rican rapper Residente is ready for his biggest fight yet – challenging the meaning of America. "Everyone is American on this continent," he says.

WEKU

Juul will pay nearly $440 million to settle states' investigation into teen vaping

The electronic cigarette maker has agreed to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states and Puerto Rico into the marketing of its vaping products, which have been blamed for a surge in teen vaping.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Celtic Tremont Waters gets 6 points, 9 assists for Puerto Rico vs. Argentina in AmeriCup play

The former Boston two way point guard found ways to help his team when his shot wasn't falling, but it wasn't enough for the win.

Tribune News Service

Tropical Storm Earl expected to become hurricane; Hurricane Danielle to gradually strengthen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — While Hurricane Danielle meanders in the open Atlantic, Tropical Storm Earl is expected to pass the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Sunday before becoming a hurricane later this week, forecasters said.

Miami Herald

Danielle returns to hurricane status. Tropical Storm Earl could bring floods to Puerto Rico

MIAMI — The fourth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season took such a long time to gain a name, the system seems to have trouble wearing it well.

Motor1

2023 Nissan Z Already Wrecked Before It Leaves The Dealership

Apparently, an employee at a dealership in Puerto Rico was too aggressive with the gas pedal.

Input

T-Mobile tackles 5G dead zones with Starlink satellite partnership

The service, which should launch next year, will cover the continental U.S., Hawaii, parts of Alaska, Puerto Rico, and territorial waters.

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