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Mount basketball: Knights open Nov. 7, will play twice in Puerto Rico
Mount Saint Mary women's basketball is going to get a taste of Puerto Rico ahead of the Christmas holiday. The Knights will take on the University of Redlands, from California, on December 17 and upstate Alfred University on Dec. 18 in the D3...

Senator Accuses Crypto Billionaire of Dodging Puerto Rico Tax Evasion Investigation
In brief Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) alleged Wednesday that Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead may have used Puerto Rican residency to improperly dodge U.S. taxes, and has avoided cooperating with an investigation into the matter for months. In a...

BoomerangFX Launches Global Rollout of Financial Services in Healthcare SaaS Solution with Stripe, Klarna, and Affirm
Seamless patient financing, tap-to-pay infrastructure, and AI-powered clinic operations workflows expand BoomerangFX's all-in-one SaaS platform for private-pay healthcare practices worldwide. MIAMI, TORONTO, SYDNEY and LONDON, Oct. 2, 2025...

Primex Convenes Roundtable on Manufacturing Future of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX) will hold the roundtable titled, “Manufacturing 2025: Challenges and Opportunities of Reshoring for Puerto Rico,” to bring discussions with industry and economic sector leaders. The event is...

Lexington inn owner credits her Puerto Rican heritage for this trait
Trisha Perez Kennealy, owner of the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, credits her Puerto Rican heritage for her passion in hospitality. Her inn was recently awarded a prestigious Michelin Key, recognizing it as "a very special stay." Kennealy, a...

Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico, love for Bad Bunny
Lin-Manuel Miranda rides a golf cart during the closing event of the Flamboyan Arts Fund in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico,...

“Puerto Rico is an Expensive Place to Live”: Study Reveals Current Cost of Living on the Island
A study conducted by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics revealed a cost of living 2.5% higher than the average of other urban areas in the United States, ranking 72nd out of 281. The index, which calculates the cost of goods and services and...

Puerto Rico Is Stepping Up Its Sargassum Fight
Puerto Rico is stepping up its fight against Sargassum. A record-breaking 40 million metric tons of the seaweed flowed through the tropical Atlantic this year, overwhelming shorelines across the region and hitting Puerto Rico’s coasts especially...

Make-A-Wish Puerto Rico Welcomes New CEO Katerina Sánchez Roig
Make-A-Wish Puerto Rico is announced the appointment of Katerina Sánchez Roig as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “I am deeply honored to take on this role at Make-A-Wish Puerto Rico. I believe in the transformative power of a granted wish,...

Wildlife Spotlight: The Search For The Puerto Rican Boa
The Puerto Rican boa (Chilabothrus inornatus) can grow to more than six feet (1.8 meters) in length. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild While Puerto Rico draws visitors in droves thanks to its UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial...
In their words: Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico — and love for Bad Bunny
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Sep 30, 2025 • 4 minute read Article content By Gabriela Aoun Angueira SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a moment...

In their words: Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a moment to walk the block where his grandparents once lived. Visiting takes the “Hamilton” creator back to childhood summers he spent in...

In their words: Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a… SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a moment to walk the block...

Latin culture photojournalist Patrick Raycraft on a life of telling visual stories
Photojournalist Patrick Raycraft gave a talk at the UConn Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) on Oct. 1. The talk was on the experiences of the Latin American and Spanish-speaking world through photographs as a career for...

From Guam to Gaza: It’s just crazy enough to work
Before Donald Trump’s 21-part peace plan for Gaza, he originally said the United States could “take Gaza” and make it great. Imagine treating Gaza not as an unsolvable foreign dilemma, but as a U.S. territory, a Guam or Puerto Rico on the...

Trump Advisor Threatens ICE Presence At Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
Photo: Getty Images North America A Department of Homeland Security advisor is threatening ICE presence at Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. During a recent appearance on right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson’s show, Corey...

Worries and Uncertainties About Tariffs on Pharmaceutical Products
Following President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing 100% tariffs on brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products imported into the United States, Puerto Rican organizations expressed their opposition to the taxes. "For months, there has...

Korean pharma, biotech companies on alert after Trump vows 100% drug tariffs
Published: 01 Oct. 2025, 19:08 A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Korean flag and the word ″Tariffs″ are seen in this illustration taken on July 23. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies are on...

Puerto Rico Projecting $10.4M Boost, 27,000 Extra Room Nights from Hosting World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
Puerto Rico is set to take center stage in the world of sports next spring. Governor Jenniffer González Colón and Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles Cancel shared new details this week about the island’s role as host...

Purpose in Motion: Optum Puerto Rico Unite for wellness and community support
Participants joined Optum Puerto Rico’s “Hope to Ride 2025” in Bayamón, turning volunteer time into support for pediatric care. On July 26, Optum Puerto Rico hosted “Opt to Move: Hope to Ride 2025” at the Paseo Lineal in Bayamón as part of a...