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Puerto Rico awaits final result in tight gubernatorial race
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — People across Puerto Rico awaited final results Wednesday of elections that saw long lines of voters and produced a tight gubernatorial race in the U.S. Caribbean...
puerto rico - Google News4:00am PST - November 4th, 2020
Cities nationwide bracing for violence on Election Day that's peaceful -- so far
Police across the nation said they've have received no credible threats.
puerto rico - ABC News1:31pm PST - November 3rd, 2020
This is what time polls close in your state
Voter turnout on Election Day is expected to be high despite a record number of early votes and an election plagued by a pandemic.
puerto rico - ABC News10:31am PST - November 3rd, 2020
Hurricane Eta barrels toward Central America as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Eta is expected to make landfall on Nicaragua and Honduras Tuesday afternoon as a catastrophic Category 4 storm.
puerto rico - ABC News9:56am PST - November 3rd, 2020
A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders - Associated Press
- A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders Associated Press
- In Puerto Rico, Young Voters Are Trying To Shake Up Traditional Party Politics NPR
- Puerto Rico statehood referendum: live results - Business Insider Busin…
puerto rico - Associated Press
5:56am PST - November 3rd, 2020
Puerto Rico cannot vote but could be important in US election
Islanders cannot vote in the US presidential election but both parties have sought to win Puerto Ricans on the mainland.
puerto rico - Al Jazeera English1:57pm PST - November 2nd, 2020
FCC funding aims to guarantee 100 Mbps internet throughout Puerto Rico
On Monday, the FCC’s Wireless Competition Board announced that newly allocated financing part of Stage Two of the Uniendo a Puerto Rico fund will ensure that every location across Puerto Rico will have access to broadband internet with download speeds of at l…
puerto rico - Engadget11:15am PST - November 2nd, 2020
Democrats hold turnout edge in Florida, with Republicans nipping at their heels
Early voting has far outpaced the total from four years ago.
puerto rico - ABC News5:22am PDT - October 31st, 2020
Puerto Rico judge rejects request for probe into allegedly improper bond trades - Reuters
The judge overseeing Puerto Rico's debt restructuring process has rejected a bond insurer's request for an investigation into what it said were potentially improper bond trades based on information obtained during confidential mediation sessions.
puerto rico - Reuters6:12pm PDT - October 28th, 2020
Loon sets stratospheric sustained flight record with 312 day balloon trip
Alphabet’s Loon, the company focused on creating new networking capabilities using stratosphere-based infrastructure, has set a new world record for a continuous stratospheric flight. One of Loon’s ultra high-altitude balloons flew for 312 days straight, beat…
puerto rico - TechCrunch6:00am PDT - October 28th, 2020
Michigan Judge Says Voters Can Bring Guns to The Polls After All
The state's attorney general has vowed to appeal the decision
puerto rico - Vice News4:35pm PDT - October 27th, 2020
DuckDuckGo, rivals want EU's Vestager to set up Google meeting - Reuters Canada
U.S. search engine DuckDuckGo and four of its European peers on Tuesday asked EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager to arrange a meeting with Google to resolve concerns related to the Alphabet unit's continued dominance on Android devices.
puerto rico - Reuters7:11am PDT - October 27th, 2020
DuckDuckGo, rivals want EU's Vestager to set up Google meeting - Reuters Africa
U.S. search engine DuckDuckGo and four of its European peers on Tuesday asked EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager to arrange a meeting with Google to resolve concerns related to the Alphabet unit's continued dominance on Android devices.
puerto rico - Reuters7:10am PDT - October 27th, 2020
Voter turnout among Puerto Ricans rising, not necessarily because of Maria: Experts
Even though half a million people left Puerto Rico from 2010 to 2017, voter turnout appears to be rising, experts said.
puerto rico - ABC News6:14am PDT - October 24th, 2020
Coronavirus updates: 'Witch City' announces stricter Halloween guidelines; San Quentin ordered to cut prison population; Spain tops 1M cases
Salem, Massachusetts, announces strict Halloween rules. San Quentin ordered to cut prison population. Obama digs in on Trump. Latest COVID news.
puerto rico - USA Today3:49am PDT - October 22nd, 2020
Black Trans Lives Matter: Activists call for inclusion in racial justice movement
At least 33 transgender and gender non-conforming people (many of color) were killed in the U.S. this year and the community speaks out amid the racial justice movements.
puerto rico - ABC News2:17pm PDT - October 20th, 2020
How the Electoral College works - Reuters Africa
A guide to the complex system the U.S. uses to select a president
puerto rico - Reuters9:57am PDT - October 16th, 2020
Opinion: A modest proposal on SCOTUS (more 'West Wing' than 'House of Cards')
Former Sen. Judd Gregg, and public policy prof Charles Wheelan, say there's an elegant path forward -- out of the political parties' tit-for-tat around the SCOTUS nomination and the impending election. Six brave senators from each side of the aisle could sign…
puerto rico - CNN6:29pm PDT - October 15th, 2020
Mammoth Energy and subsidiary duck RICO claims over Puerto Rico infrastructure contracts - Reuters
A federal court in Miami dismissed racketeering claims Wednesday against a company whose contracts to restore electrical power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017 have been at the center of a massive bribery scandal.
puerto rico - Reuters5:13pm PDT - October 14th, 2020
Fact check: Story about fisherman becoming friends with a shark is an April Fool’s Day joke - Reuters
Social media users have been sharing a story online about a fisherman and a shark becoming good friends after the man saved the shark’s life. This story was published as an April Fool’s Day joke in a French fishing magazine in 2006.
puerto rico - Reuters10:55am PDT - October 13th, 2020
Most U.S. LGBT+ students face homophobic or transphobic abuse - Reuters
A lmost all LGBT+ students in the United States have heard offensive remarks about their sexuality or gender identity with comments such as "that's so gay" regularly bandied around playgrounds and campus cafeterias, researchers said on Tuesday.
puerto rico - Reuters3:00am PDT - October 13th, 2020
Puerto Rico creditor seeks probe into potentially improper bond trades - Reuters
Puerto Rico creditor National Public Finance Guarantee is seeking an investigation into what it says is potentially improper bond trading among hedge funds involved in the island’s debt restructuring.
puerto rico - Reuters4:49pm PDT - October 6th, 2020
Puerto Rico governor endorses Trump
The move belies the president’s tense relationship with the island and its diaspora.
puerto rico - Politico4:26pm PDT - October 6th, 2020
'We're recruiting like crazy:' AlixPartners is seeking new hires as restructuring work ramps up. The firm's turnaround group leaders lay out the growth opportunities and how it's adapting to virtual war rooms.
Summary List Placement As the coronavirus pandemic shuttered much of the US in early March, restructuring and turnaround experts Lisa Donahue and Joff Mitchell said they fielded panicked calls from clients who needed advice on how to stay afloat. "We were do…
puerto rico - Business Insider11:22am PDT - October 6th, 2020
Donald Trump doesn't care about you
Summary List Placement President Donald Trump doesn't care about you. If it wasn't painfully obvious after he barely gave a thought to fires in California, and hurricanes in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Florida, it should be obvious now. If it wasn't obvious when…
puerto rico - Business Insider9:35am PDT - October 5th, 2020
RT @reigns_era: There is a rumor that that WWE will return to Puerto Rico next year for an episode of RAW. (The Wrestling Blog) https://…
Christian Vega 64 (@ChristianVega64)8:06am PDT - July 27th, 2023
A nice Vancouver Sun story on great things to see and do in Puerto Rico. I was there in March and will return in September for the annual convention of the Society of American Travel Writers, SATW. https://t.co/ou34DjVcUF @SATW @discover_PR #travel #PuertoRico #SATW
Canada's Travel Guy (@JimByersTravel)8:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
A 2.1 magnitude #earthquake occured at Puerto Rico region. See the full report at: https://t.co/JnpPTdLm33 https://t.co/6IAxz1tq2I
Global Earthquake Alerts (@Global_EQ)8:04am PDT - July 27th, 2023
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Favian.RobertsZml (@FRobertszml)8:04am PDT - July 27th, 2023
USGS reports a M2.12 earthquake, Puerto Rico region on 7/27/23 @ 14:39:16 UTC https://t.co/sKHs4GrnUK #earthquake
Every Earthquake (@everyEarthquake)8:03am PDT - July 27th, 2023
puerto rico or hawaii ain't shit too me that's for a fact
mwithiga kingangi john (@sntxmxtvflz)8:02am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @bluelivesmtr: See the full story on The Police Tribune: https://t.co/C0U5tyBbJ7 https://t.co/AQy8m7bywl
SecurityTV (@SecurityTV)8:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
How can youth leaders disciple students that seem too busy for discipleship? Ramon Ibanez, a Gospel Advancing Leader serving in Puerto Rico, asks Mark Edwards, founder of Sonlife Latin America, this question. Listen to his response! [41:27 mark] https://t.co/WW57V3TAYE
Dare 2 Share Ministries (@Dare2Share)8:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
We continue our trip around the world in today's #RockwoodSummerVacation, from Lake Michigan to Puerto Rico! #ForwardwithCommunity As you vacation -- or explore the area -- this summer, send pictures of your adventures to commdept@rsdmo.org so we can share with our community! https://t.co/pRMSVe06tQ
Rockwood School Dist (@rockwoodschools)8:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
DYK? Schools find ways to prepare healthy meals that honor the culture and traditions of their students and communities. In Puerto Rico, Christian Military Academy offers traditional rice with pigeon peas, or “arroz con gandules,” using brown rice. https://t.co/3ZoWr4072c https://t.co/StWDS4MCW9
USDA Team Nutrition (@TeamNutrition)8:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @reigns_era: There is a rumor that that WWE will return to Puerto Rico next year for an episode of RAW. (The Wrestling Blog) https://…
JakeHobby (@JakeHobby)8:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @_PWChronicle: What is everyone’s favourite entrance in professional wrestling this year (so far)? Personally, I got to w/Bad Bunny’s…
Major Von Degurechaff (@LtMarcia)7:59am PDT - July 27th, 2023
highlights from game 1 of @FIBA u17 centrobasket vs Puerto rico https://t.co/PifnkEx5H8
Triston McDonald (@TristonMcDonal6)7:59am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @Patticus: Last year I went from $19k in my bank account to selling my company for $200M+ Then came what I call "The Champagne Problem…
Sodiqi (@JnrCain)7:56am PDT - July 27th, 2023
New CFPB analysis shows that financial well-being in Puerto Rico lags behind the rest of the U.S. With fewer choices for financial products and services, it’s harder to buy a home, start a business, or build wealth there than in the rest of the U.S. https://t.co/Kj8BDGk5Rs
consumerfinance.gov (@CFPB)7:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @reigns_era: There is a rumor that that WWE will return to Puerto Rico next year for an episode of RAW. (The Wrestling Blog) https://…
John sacco (@John_Sacco94)7:54am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @manolo_realengo: 125 years since US invaded Puerto Rico 125 years of US colonialism 125 years of economic exploitation 125 years o…
Florecita (@copetua_)7:53am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @AntoineDot11263: I love Puerto Rico! Celebrating my “51st Birthday”! 51 looks good on me! Thanking GOD for another blessed year! htt…
Jenna McKenzie (@Jenna6227)5:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @Patticus: Last year I went from $19k in my bank account to selling my company for $200M+ Then came what I call "The Champagne Problem…
JustAnotherTechCTO (@CtoJust)5:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @LosingPR: It’s becoming extremely clear that wealthy outsiders are exploiting Puerto Rico while it’s down, for tax breaks and money mak…
Sam -GSD- Fisher (@SamFish90)5:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @MMViverito: Great piece by @IsraelAyala144 & Alicia Kennedy in @nytimes about how #JonesAct holds #PuertoRico's economy hostage & impor…
Sam -GSD- Fisher (@SamFish90)5:05am PDT - July 27th, 2023
Latin America is gaining prominence in captive insurance. Discover Iron Shield, a company with a major presence in Puerto Rico and Argentina. Access the special report here: https://t.co/KkOlRnFAdx https://t.co/0DCRmduv9A
CaptiveInternational (@CaptiveInt)5:02am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @RadicalDiary: @OnlyBangersEth She is not a teacher, she is a tv personality and host in Puerto Rico. She was hired for this graduation…
Suryansh (@Suryanshkumar64)5:01am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @pollomaldonado: Colorado recruits dozens from Puerto Rico to staff prison, where many live in cubicles #NewsBreak https://t.co/v0hWrjlJ…
Oasis ❤ (@130marie)5:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
Pizza movie night in Puerto Rico PT2 but where is the electricity? https://t.co/Jdi2yhNPVb
Marybell Moya Feliberti (@Feliberti)5:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inaugurates the task force to oversee public infrastructure projects and taps Col. Charles L. Decker to lead it. https://t.co/S4Uo63gdZr
News is my Business (@newsismybusines)5:00am PDT - July 27th, 2023
Colorado recruits dozens from Puerto Rico to staff prison, where many live in cubicles #NewsBreak https://t.co/v0hWrjlJbQ
José E. Maldonado Marrero (@pollomaldonado)4:59am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @RadicalDiary: @OnlyBangersEth She is not a teacher, she is a tv personality and host in Puerto Rico. She was hired for this graduation…
Disco (@ayodisco_)4:58am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @Patticus: Last year I went from $19k in my bank account to selling my company for $200M+ Then came what I call "The Champagne Problem…
Hussein Camacho (@CapotudoToys)4:58am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @RyanShead: That you have heard him say that it was difficult to help Puerto Rico because it was in the middle of water and you have sai…
mikkadu (@mikkadu)4:58am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @_PWChronicle: WWE is set to return to Puerto Rico in 2024, for an episode of #WWERaw. - per @JLPromotionspr https://t.co/gLim2zZ16o
malkomdagoat (@ClarittMalkom)4:57am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @WrestlingBlog_: WWE wants to go next summer back to Puerto Rico (No PLE mentioned) the months that is been discussed is May and June. R…
Pro Wrestling Pop Culture Addict (@PWPCA123)4:56am PDT - July 27th, 2023
WWE wants to go next summer back to Puerto Rico (No PLE mentioned) the months that is been discussed is May and June. Raw and SmackDown will start going more international, Puerto Rico will have Raw next year, soon we will see more and more international events
The Wrestling Blog (@WrestlingBlog_)4:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @CrispyWrestle: JL Promotions says that WWE will run a episode of #WWERaw from Puerto Rico next year https://t.co/MtW56a1x8M
JamiesLAW (@KamirRobinson)4:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @Deoliver47: While communities in Puerto Rico demand flood control projects that have a minimum ecological and social impact, the US Ar…
Diego Alcala Laboy (@DiegoAlcalaPR)4:55am PDT - July 27th, 2023
I have sneakers that say Puerto Rico with my sock pulled way up and 4 black kids are messing me lol
robert (@bobbymckinley33)4:24am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @_PWChronicle: WWE is set to return to Puerto Rico in 2024, for an episode of #WWERaw. - per @JLPromotionspr https://t.co/gLim2zZ16o
Sam James (@_SamJWJ)4:23am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @bluelivesmtr: He gave 37 years of his life to serve his community. #herodown #ppr #bluelivesmatter #puertorico https://t.co/C0U5tyADTz
Edward (@EGWGoIrish)4:21am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @jrohena1: This is not Hawaii. This is the next US State. This is Puerto Rico, USA! Estadidad Now! Support HR2756. https://t.co/dLMts5z…
luis Martinez (@luisMar34750980)4:21am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @Patticus: Last year I went from $19k in my bank account to selling my company for $200M+ Then came what I call "The Champagne Problem…
Dave Rouse (@RousesHouse)4:19am PDT - July 27th, 2023