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Private School Students Lead University of Puerto Rico Admissions for the First Time
Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
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August 12, 2025
During academic year 2025–2026, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) will admit more students from private schools than from the public system, a shift not seen in the past two decades, according to official data available since 2006 and analyzed...
Annual Puerto Rican festival Saturday features Grammy-nominated DJ Frankie Cutless
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 13, 2025
The Paterson Fire Association is set to host its annual Puerto Rican Festival on Saturday, offering an evening of live music, authentic cuisine and local vendors. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot...
Alone and 2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico 5-0 at Little League World Series
Associated Press
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August 13, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — 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,...
2025 Little League World Series: Venezuela blanks Puerto Rico in tournament opener
SI Live - New York
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August 13, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA —Two international squads got the 2025 Little League World Series underway on Wednesday afternoon, as Venezuela blanked Puerto Rico, 5-0, in a marquee opening matchup between two perennial international baseball...
Trump Is Launching a Hostile Takeover of Puerto Rico
Jacobin
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On Monday, August 4, President Donald Trump dismissed five of the seven members of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB), the entity that, for all intents and purposes, governs Puerto Rico. The move likely signals the...
'No life for Lebanon if government confronts us', Hezbollah chief warns
The National News
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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has warned that there will be “no life” for Lebanon if authorities confront the Iran-backed movement, as tension escalates over Beruit's plan to disarm the group. He said Hezbollah and the Amal movement, its Shiite...
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...
Only the People Can Save the People: The Fight to Rescue the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
Palabra.
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Established in 1955, the ICP conserves, promotes, enriches, and disseminates the arts, humanities, and cultural values of Puerto Rico. Among its responsibilities, it is charged with protecting archaeological sites. It serves as the custodian of...
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...
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....
Erin strengthens into Category 4 hurricane in Caribbean
The Detroit News - Michigan
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San Juan, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in Atlantic waters just north of the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the National Hurricane Center said. While the...
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...
Professor Turley Gets the D.C. Statehood Controversy Wrong (a Deep Dive)
Twitchy
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August 16, 2025
Regular readers know that this author likes and admires Professor Jonathan Turley. The fact we are constantly highlighting his commentary is proof on that point. But no person is perfect and we think he is getting it wrong in his latest column for...
Kimberly Guilfoyle Testified as Nominee for the United States Ambassador to Greece
Hellenic News of America
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August 16, 2025
Antigoni “Anna” Papakirk Hellenic News of America WASHINGTON D.C. — On July 9, 2025, Kimberly Guilfoyle testified before the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee as President Donald Trump’s nominee for the United States Ambassador to...
NYT Op-Ed: Left Can't Win Without New Constitution
Townhall
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August 16, 2025
After President Trump won the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 election, a New York Times op-ed says that Democrats must change the rules to win. The piece is titled: “Abolish the Senate.” “End the Electoral College.” “Pack the...
Puerto Rico’s ongoing journey from manufacturing hub to innovation enterprise
PharmaVoice
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Known for more than half a century as a major U.S. manufacturing hub for Big Pharma, Puerto Rico is also now drawing smaller biotechs seeking facilities, financial incentives and talent on the island. With high tariffs levied against core...
Puerto Rico wins Universal Woman crown; Philippines in Top 13 as People's Choice
Philippine STAR
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August 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Ivana Carolina of Puerto Rico bested 39 other hopefuls to emerge as the third-ever winner of the Universal Woman crown. Outgoing queen Maria Gigante of the Philippines relinquished her title to the Puerto Rican beauty at the...
It’s official! Miami Heat will face the Orlando Magic at the Coliseum of Puerto Rico
Metro World News
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August 13, 2025
For the first time since 2006, the NBA will have a game in Puerto Rico, with the Miami Heat facing the Orlando Magic on the island. The preseason game will take place on October 4th at the Coliseum of Puerto Rico, José Miguel Agrelot. The...
Puerto Rico Youth Among 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Award Winners
The Weekly Journal
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Today, Action for Nature announced that Ana Lucía Pérez Escalera, a 13-year-old from Salinas, Puerto Rico is one of fifteen young environmental activists from across the globe to receive recognition in the 2025 International Young Eco-Hero Awards....
Magic set to play preseason game vs Heat in Puerto Rico
WFTV - Florida
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August 13, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic will open the 2025 preseason in San Juan, Puerto Rico against the Miami Heat. The game has been set for an 8:00 tipoff on Saturday, October 4. This will mark Orlando’s eighth international preseason game. They...