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Ducote third at beach v-ball tournament in Puerto Rico
Gulf Breeze News - Florida
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August 14, 2025
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 Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami-Dade County on drug charges
Local 10 - Florida
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August 12, 2025
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...
Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks But Is Expected To Remain Offshore
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Water floods a road in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, as Hurricane Erin brings rain to the island, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) Hurricane Erin forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks even...
Puerto Ricans express fear and solidarity as Connecticut ICE detainments ramp up
Connecticut Public Radio
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August 12, 2025
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...
Women’s Basketball opens Globl Jam with 85-45 victory over Puerto Rico
BVM Sports
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August 14, 2025
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 Rican Rapper Jhayco Arrested In Miami On Drug Possession Charges
Latin Post
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August 12, 2025
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Jhayco, best known for his chart-topping hit DÁKITI and for co-writing and collaborating extensively with Bad Bunny, was arrested early Tuesday morning in Miami on drug-related charges, according to jail records....
Schedule, results for 2025 Little League World Series
Marco Eagle - Florida
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The Little League World Series enters Day 7 with four thrilling elimination games Tuesday. These will showcase some of the tournament's most competitive teams in a must-win situation to keep their LLWS dreams alive. The team from Chihuahua, Mexico...
Puerto Rican Reggaeton Star Jhayco’s Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through Latin Music Scene
News Americas Now
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August 12, 2025
News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Tues. Aug. 12, 2025: Latin Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Jhayco – celebrated for chart-topping collaborations with Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Kali Uchis – is facing drug charges in Miami, raising questions...
Tropical Storm Erin to Pass North of Puerto Rico as Major Hurricane
The Maritime Executive
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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...
Little League World Series: Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico; Connecticut edges Texas
Los Angeles Daily News - California
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August 14, 2025
By AMANDA VOGT The Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew...
White House fires another member of Puerto Rico oversight board
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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The White House has fired another member of the watchdog board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances. “The Oversight Board has been informed by the White House that the administration of President Donald Trump terminated Andrew G. Biggs from his...
Texas Longhorns women dominate Puerto Rico to open GLOBL JAM
Sportsnet
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August 13, 2025
TORONTO – The first women’s game of GLOBL JAM 2025 was as one-sided as it gets, as the Texas Longhorns, representing the USA, pummeled Puerto Rico's under-23 squad. The Longhorns owned the glass, forced turnovers with relentless pressure and took...
Reggaeton star Jhayco arrested in Miami on drug charges
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Puerto Rican reggaeton star Jhayco was arrested early Tuesday near West Miami after deputies allegedly found cocaine and cannabis in his car during a traffic stop, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said. According...
2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico to open Little League World Series
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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August 13, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout, spectators...
Dr Adesina speaks at Kenya Law Society Confab
Business Ghana
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PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed Judges, Respected...
Puerto Rican Rapper Jhayco Arrested on Drug Charges in Miami-Dade
Times News Global
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August 12, 2025
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco, whose real name is Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, was arrested early Tuesday on drug charges in Miami-Dade County. According to online jail records, the 32-year-old artist was booked at the Turner...
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands watch as Tropical Storm Erin heads westward
United Press International (UPI)
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According to the National Hurricane Center on Tuesday, Tropical Storm Erin was in the eastern Atlantic and had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west at 23 mph. Image courtesy of National Hurricane Center Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Tropical...
Ritchie Torres Decries Trump’s Firing of Democratic Appointees for Oversight of Puerto Rico
Norwood News - New York
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August 13, 2025
By SÍLE MOLONEY CONGRESSMAN RITCHIE TORRES (NY-15) speaks at the annual summer barbecue organized by State Sen. Jamaal Bailey in the northeast Bronx on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Photo courtesy of Congressman Ritchie Torres Democratic Congressman...
Orlando Magic face Miami Heat in Puerto Rico for preseason opener
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat. What we know: The Orlando Magic will open their 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico, facing the Miami Heat on Saturday, Oct. 4....
Puerto Rican artist Jhayco arrested in Miami on cocaine, cannabis possession charges
WSVN 7 - Florida
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August 12, 2025
MIAMI (WSVN) - Puerto Rican singer and rapper Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, known professionally as Jhayco, was arrested in Miami on charges of cocaine and cannabis possession, according to authorities. Police said they stopped a red Corvette around...