El Maestro Hospital begins the process of its sale
El Maestro Hospital began its sale and reorganization process after the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District…
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Wall Street mixed early as chip sell-off continues
Wall Street is mixed in early trading Tuesday with chipmakers getting hit again after a huge sell-off in South Korea.
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GianMauro's to host first Ñaqui Fest featuring more than 20 local entrepreneurs
GianMauro's Burgers & Desserts will celebrate its first anniversary by hosting the inaugural Ñaqui Fest on Sunday,…
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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
President Donald Trump came to Michigan on Monday and argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry…
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Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina returns to Puerto Rico for new stand-up special at Teatro Tapia
Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina will return to Puerto Rico next month with a new stand-up comedy performance at the…
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Hacking of AI system raises alarms among cybersecurity experts
The recent incident in which an artificial intelligence (AI) model, OpenAI, was manipulated to violate its own security…
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The Single Use Plastics Act remains in effect
Although the ban on single-use plastics has not yet fully taken effect, the legislation is still underway, and…
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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer…
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‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87…
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DACO launches inspections of scales used at veterinary clinics across Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) has launched an islandwide inspection initiative to verify that…
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The Washington Post calls for Puerto Rico to be exempted from the Jones Act after a historic surge in US propane purchases
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post called for a permanent relaxation of the Jones Act's enforcement against Puerto Rico,…
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Puerto Rico imports $3.254 billion in generic drugs and faces the threat of tariffs of up to 200%
Puerto Rico imported approximately $3.2541 billion worth of pharmaceutical preparations, generic drugs, and…
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Think Strategically: The Groundhog Day War: Oil, the Fed and a Puerto Rico Banking Sector That Keeps Compounding
Puerto Rico's banks lead the market with solid financial results, and Puerto Rico's stock market index outperforms Wall…
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Promoting the multi-destination strategy in Spain
What began as an alliance to strengthen regional tourism is now translating into concrete actions. Seven months after…
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Puerto Rico's economy enters a recessionary phase
Puerto Rico's economy has contracted for six consecutive months, a trend that confirms the transition to a recessionary…
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White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?
When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at Washington's Waldorf…
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Dominican Republic responds to United States tariff with decree against imports produced through forced labor
SANTO DOMINGO — The Dominican Republic government responded to the implementation of a new 12.5% tariff imposed by the…
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Mayagüez invests $2.6 million in solar energy project for Central American Stadium
The Municipality of Mayagüez has begun work on a $2.595 million renewable energy project at the José Antonio Figueroa…
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High Hotel Occupancy Rates Revealed for Holiday Weekend
The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), Willianette Robles Cancel, reported that hotels…
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Online food purchases are on the rise
Although consumers in Puerto Rico continue to visit the local supermarket to make their purchases, online sales through…
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Javier Ferrer concludes his leadership at Banco Popular with rising profits
Popular Inc. reported net income of $278.2 million during the second quarter of 2026, equivalent to $4.35 per diluted…
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MK Care Expands Digital Platform to Improve Visibility Into Home Care
Home care technology company MK Care has launched new digital features designed to help families monitor, document, and…
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban Energy, Financial, Port, and Medical Entities
The United States government has imposed new sanctions on Cuban oil, financial, port, and medical companies in a move…
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La Pachanga launches franchise program as Puerto Rico restaurant chain marks fifth anniversary
Puerto Rico restaurant chain La Pachanga has launched its first franchise program as it celebrates five years in…
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EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of $1 billion after it said the technology behemoth broke digital…
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First BanCorp. increases its profits by 20%
First BanCorp., parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported a net profit of $96.1 million during the second…
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Exchange of strategies to address homelessness
At a time when homelessness and other vulnerable populations continue to represent one of the main social challenges…
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Contour Airlines to launch San Juan–Trinidad and Tobago service in October
Contour Airlines will expand its Caribbean network this fall with the launch of twice-weekly service between San Juan…
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More than 120 teams to compete in Cataño during the 2026 Caribbean World Series
More than 120 youth baseball teams from Puerto Rico, the mainland United States, the Dominican Republic, the U.S.…
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US House of Representatives approves $33.5 million for emergency water system at Fort Buchanan
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved…
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University of Puerto Rico coastal research institute receives $1.39 million grant to expand erosion planning initiative
The Coastal Research and Planning Institute of Puerto Rico (CoRePI-PR), part of the Graduate School of Planning at the…
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ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says
ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in…
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Argontech Strengthens Managed Services with Strategic Alliance with NDD Tech
Argontech, a company specializing in digital document management and intelligent print fleet management, announced a…
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Water reuse boosts manufacturing industry amid scarcity in Puerto Rico
The water shortage that Puerto Rico faces forces us to rethink the way in which different sectors use this resource.
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Water crisis causes million-dollar daily losses
The president of the United Retailers Center (CUD), Ramón Barquín III, issued a strong warning to the government and…
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Labor force participation is increasing in Puerto Rico
The labor force participation rate in Puerto Rico rose to 45.2% in June, its highest level in recent months, indicating…
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