While Fire Victims Struggle to Rebuild, Gavin Newsom Sends Resources to Puerto Rico

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that he is sending emergency resources and personnel to Puerto Rico, over 3,000 miles away, ahead of a tropical storm — even though tens of thousands of Californians are still displaced by fires....

NOLA Rico food truck brings Creole and Puerto Rican fusion and good vibes to New Orleans

Donnell Brown is from a South Louisiana Creole family. He was born in California and lived in Los Angeles before moving to New Orleans. He’s worn a lot of hats, including serving in the U.S. armed forces in Germany, having his own BMX bike shop in...

Puerto Rico customers face 27 hours of power outages yearly even without hurricanes, EIA says

(Reuters) -Customers in Puerto Rico experienced an average of 27 hours of power grid interruptions annually between 2021 and 2024, excluding major events, such as hurricanes, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. This...

New RoviSys Office in Puerto Rico Strengthens Regional Support for Critical Industries

AURORA, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RoviSys, a leading provider of automation and information solutions, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This strategic expansion positions RoviSys to better...

New forecast shifts Erin west, raising risks for Puerto Rico, Bermuda and East Coast

Queens man fatally shot while visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert

Queens Man Dies in Puerto Rico Shooting Courtesy Mares Family MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com A Queens man visiting Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot early Sunday at a nightclub in San Juan’s La Perla...

Battery storage systems are keeping lights on during energy crunches in Puerto Rico

For a system that’s always in crisis mode, that buffer can make a big difference. LUMA, which through agreements with homeowners can use stored power in emergencies, has already called in the back-up batteries 30 times this year to ease shortages....

Commentary: Bad Bunny is loud, but Puerto Rican voters have spoken on statehood

Puerto Rico has long enriched American life — from its influence on Broadway and Major League Baseball to the global explosion of reggaetón. And yet, one of the island’s loudest cultural voices, Bad Bunny, is using his global platform to promote a...

Campbell's Nivar to play with Puerto Rico National Team at GLOBL JAM

BUIES CREEK — Campbell freshman Jasmine Nivar is set to compete with the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team at the GLOBL JAM event in Canada beginning Wednesday and running through Sunday. “It is such an honor and privilege for Jasmine to be chosen...

Puerto Rico tiene las sanciones más severas contra el ‘wheeling’ y ‘stoppies’ en todo los Estados Unidos

Facebook via Las Voces Del Sur Oficial SAN JUAN – El presidente de la Comisión de Transportación e Infraestructura de la Cámara de Representantes, José ‘Cheito’ Hernández, informó que la nueva Ley 110-2025, establece las multas más altas en toda...

Sobbing couple blame ChatGPT for missing their flight to Puerto Rico after they asked it about visa requirements… and arrived with the wrong paperwork

By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 05:27 EDT, 14 August 2025 | Updated: 05:47 EDT, 14 August 2025 A young influencer couple said they were barred from boarding their flight to Puerto Rico after ChatGPT gave them the wrong visa...

Austin Butler says an edible is to blame for viral dance moment at Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico

Austin Butler is revealing the hilarious reason behind his viral awkward dance at a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico While promoting his upcoming film “Caught Stealing,” Butler, who stars alongside Bad Bunny in the film, stopped by “The Tonight...

DHS y HSI lanzan en Puerto Rico la “Promesa de Proteger” contra la explotación infantil en línea

SAN JUAN – El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos y la Oficina de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional presentaron en agosto la campaña Pledge2Protect o “Promesa de Proteger” para prevenir la explotación infantil en internet,...

Ducote third at beach v-ball tournament in Puerto Rico

GBHS rising junior Cole ­Ducote, along with teammate Kyle Chapman, brought home a bronze medal at last week’s Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships. Ducote and Chapman were one of 18 teams in the U18 boys division. Ducote and Chapman won both...

Puerto Rico Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pega 2, Pega 3 on Aug. 12, 2025

The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Lottery players in Puerto Rico can choose from popular national games like the Powerball, which is available in the vast majority of states around the U.S. Other games...

Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami-Dade County on drug charges

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Puerto Rican rapper, singer and producer Jhayco was arrested early Tuesday morning on drug charges in Miami-Dade County. Leer en español Online jail records show Jhayco, whose real name is Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortes, was...

Putin and Zelenskyy could meet. And, Trump wants to stop voting by mail

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump announced on social media...

Women’s Basketball opens Globl Jam with 85-45 victory over Puerto Rico

TORONTO – Four Texas players scored in double figures led by 18 points from Justice Carlton as the Texas women's basketball team picked up an 85-45 win over Puerto Rico in their first game of the Globl Jam on Wednesday. Carlton shot 6-of-11 from...

Puerto Ricans express fear and solidarity as Connecticut ICE detainments ramp up

The week President Trump was inaugurated, Connecticut’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus spoke out against what they say is racial profiling of Latino communities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Over the summer, reggaeton artist Bad Bunny...

Tropical Storm Erin to Pass North of Puerto Rico as Major Hurricane

The U.S. Coast Guard has set its first precautionary warning in place for ports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the expected effects of Tropical Storm Erin, which will likely be a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane by the...