Puerto Rico

19,781 Followers

vegpwradded this to Jewish mishoogina
Jewish-American
Ben Shapiro Slams Ocasio-Cortez After Jewish Roots Reveal
haaretz.com - Haaretz
Conservative Jewish American commentator Ben Shapiro ripped into Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday after her comments claiming …
Daily Kosadded this to Daily Kos Trending
Latin America
As Democrats prepare to take over the House, they want to fix Puerto Rico's debt once and for all
dailykos.com - Kelly Macias
Its been months since any politician or mainstream media outlet has reported in detail on Puerto Rico. But the situation on the island remains …
People
Long Haul
Delta Bans Emotional Support Animals from Long-Haul Flights, Prohibits ESA Kittens and Puppies
People - Kelli Bender
After banning pit-bull type service and emotional support dogs in June, Delta announced on Dec. 10 that the airline will no longer allow emotional …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago-area news
Chicago
DEA agent in Chicago charged with conspiring to traffic guns and drugs with international gang
Chicago Tribune - Jason Meisner
A former Evanston police detective has been accused in a sweeping federal indictment of joining the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration so he could conspire to traffic guns and narcotics with a violent
INSIDERadded this to INSIDER
Olivia Culpo
These 5 countries have produced the most Miss Universe winners
INSIDER - Melina Glusac
Since 1952, the Miss Universe competition has been a global event, providing a platform for women around the world "to be their personal best." First …
Dominican Republic
Guerra, Córdoba just Getting Started in Panama as Winter Ball Starts to Wind Down
mlblogs.com - padres.mlblogs.com
Torrens, Gettys continue strong winter efforts By Bill Center Regular season play in baseball’s winter leagues is winding down. The Dominican Republic …
BoardingAreaadded this to BoardingArea
Burger King
House Hunters Puerto Rico: Easy Life, Isla Verde
boardingarea.com - ThePointsOfLife
Isla Verde Review is part of the TPOL Moves to PR Trip Report and a continuation of the series House Hunters (Semi) International: Where to Live in …
Latin America
Pratt's Puerto Rico engineering hub gets $14M facelift
hartfordbusiness.com - Joe Cooper
East Hartford jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney on Monday unveiled its newly renovated engineering center in Puerto Rico for more than 800 employees …
Nerdistadded this to Movies and TV
Star Wars
These STAR WARS Keyboards Display the Aurebash Alphabet
Nerdist - Eric Diaz
Despite the fact that Star Wars appears to have numbers and letters derived from a classic Latin alphabet, with droids named R2-D2 and BB-8, etc., the …
Business Insider
Miss Universe
Here's what 13 of this year's Miss Universe contestants look like without makeup
Business Insider - Frank Olito
On Sunday, 94 women from around the globe will compete in the 67th Miss Universe competition, and each contestant will be the embodiment of confidence. In fact, the competition's motto is "Confidently
World News
Puerto Rico Governor Signs Bill for $2 Billion in Tax Relief
theepochtimes.com - Reuters
SAN JUAN—Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló signed into law on Dec. 10, legislation to provide nearly $2 billion in tax relief over five years …
Bloombergadded this to Politics
Economics
Puerto Rico's New Tax Break Lures Money as Expiration Date Looms
Bloomberg - Joe Light
One of the biggest breaks created by last year’s tax law sits in Puerto Rico, a hurricane-ravaged island desperate for a recovery. But some residents …
Forbes
Latin America
Making News In The Wake Of A Hurricane
Forbes - Jeff Lambert
What do Mattress Firm, Mark Cuban, Pitbull, Ford and GM have in common? They all inserted themselves in some way into hurricane relief efforts or other high-profile current events when they could have
Gizmodoadded this to Earther
Hurricane Maria
The Most Widely Shared Study of the Year Revealed Hurricane Maria’s Shocking Death Toll
Gizmodo - Yessenia Funes
2018 was a year of many scientific discoveries. But the one that the internet cited the most was about Hurricane Maria and the human toll it took on …
Space.comadded this to Space.com
Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico from Space: NASA Videos Show Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
space.com - Hanneke Weitering, Space.com Staff Writer
Fourteen months after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico, causing widespread flooding and power outages, NASA researchers are still …
Latin America
Puerto Rico to hire crews, fix 106K streetlights post-Maria
stltoday.com - www.stltoday.com
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's power company said Monday that it plans to hire private firms to repair some 106,000 streetlights across …
Markets Insideradded this to Markets Insider
San Francisco
ABC Financial and Muscle Up Marketing Announce Vendor Relationship
Business Insider - PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced their preferred partnership with
BoardingAreaadded this to BoardingArea
Air Travel
New Southwest Sale Fares From $49 - Points Miles & Martinis
boardingarea.com
If you are looking to book your next getaway, you will want to take a look at this latest sale. You need to book this one by 12/13. This sale is good …
List-Worthy
Just Released: Altmetric 100 (Most Discussed and Shared Scientific Research of 2018)
infodocket.com - Filed by Gary Price on
From the shocking mortality rates in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria to the spread of false news online, many of this year’s most important …
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
QBE Insurance flags $130m cost savings from operational efficiency
afr.com - www.afr.com
QBE Insurance Group said it would find $130 million in savings from a three-year operational efficiency effort that also aimed to bring its expense …
Gizmodoadded this to Earther
Environment
NASA Black Marble Images Reveal How Long It's Taken Puerto Rico to Recover From Maria
Gizmodo - Brian Kahn
It’s been more than a year since Hurricane Maria ran roughshod over Puerto Rico, but the island is still struggling to escape from under its long …
Latin America
The Daily Edit – Smithsonian Magazine: Erin Patrice O’Brien
aphotoeditor.com - Heidi Volpe
Smithsonian Magazine Art Director: Maria Keehan Photo Editor: Jeff Campagna Photographer: Erin Patrice O’brien Heidi: What is your association with …
Boxing
Rodriguez training in Cuba to prepare for Inoue
badlefthook.com - Scott Christ
Whether or not the fight actually happens is somewhat up in the air right now.Emmanuel Rodriguez is moving his training camp to Cuba to prepare for …
Billboardadded this to Billboard
Los Angeles
Wisin & Yandel Announce First US Tour in 5 Years: See the Dates
billboard.com - Jessica Roiz
After a five-year hiatus, Wisin & Yandel are back and stronger than ever! Ready to dominate 2019 as the forever “El dúo de la Historia,” the …
Paul McGaughadded this to Las Vegas
Nobel Peace Prize
World-renowned chef with Las Vegas ties nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
news3lv.com - Gerard Ramalaho
In the culinary world, he's known as the boisterous chef from Spain who introduced tapas to America. Chef Jose Andres, on this night celebrating at …
Google Flights
Flight Deal: Caribbean Destinations For As Low As $185 Round-Trip
travelnoire.com - Mitti Hicks
You can head to the Caribbean from various U.S. destinations for less than $200 round-trip, which is good news considering buying gifts during this …
Patch
School Administration
Chatham Teacher Honored For Military Service
Patch - Russ Crespolini
Ron Deloatch was recognized by the School District of the Chathams Board of Education. CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham High School social studies teacher Ron …
Latin America
Report: Maria had $43B impact on Puerto Rico’s economy
newsobserver.com - www.newsobserver.com
A report from Puerto Rico's government says Hurricane Maria had a $43 billion impact on the U.S. territory's economy, $1 billion more than originally …
Genealogy
Puerto Rican Genealogy: Start Here
nypl.org - libguides.nypl.org
About this guide: ¿Eres Boricua? Are you Puerto Rican? Wondering how to find your roots? Primarily focused on NYPL collections, this guide presents: an …
NOLA.com
Latin America
Xavier receives federal grant to aid minority businesses in disaster relief |
nola.com
Xavier University of Louisiana has received a $465,894 grant to help minority businesses better prepare for disasters and their aftermath. Xavier …