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May 24 2025HEALTH

Cancer's Heavy Toll on Puerto Rico's Elders

Puerto Rico is aging quickly. Almost everyone there is of Hispanic or Latino background. This is one of the fastest aging populations globally. The focus is on people aged 85 and older. This group faces a significant cancer challenge. Researchers looked into how common cancer is and how often it lea

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

How Hot Water Affects Tiny Ocean Plants

The ocean's temperature is climbing, and that's changing how tiny plants in the sea grow and work. These plants, known as phytoplankton, are super important for the ocean's health and the planet's climate. One type of phytoplankton, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, has been studied to see how it handles d

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Power Struggles: The Big Blackout and What's Next

Puerto Rico faced a major blackout, leaving 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. This was the second big outage since New Year’s Eve, when 90% of the island lost power. The latest blackout started at 12:38 p. m. on Wednesday, when key power plants shut down due to

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powerless Puerto Rico: A Look Into the Island's Energy Crisis

Puerto Rico found itself in the dark once again, as a major blackout hit the entire island. This wasn't just a minor hiccup; it was a full-blown power outage that left 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. The outage started around noon on Wednesday and had everyon

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Darkness in Puerto Rico: The Power Struggle Continues

The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ripples of Concern: Caribbean Quake Spurs Tsunami Alert

On a Saturday evening, the Caribbean was jolted by a strong earthquake. The ground shook with a magnitude of 7. 6, originating about 129 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. This wasn't just a regular tremor, it had implications. The USGS quickly sounded the alarm. A tsunami advisory was issued f

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Why Politicians Need to Prove Their Support for Latinx Voters

In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Puerto Rico's Power Grid Fails Again, Leaving Most in the Dark

Imagine waking up to no lights, no air conditioning, and no way to make coffee. That's what happened to nearly 90% of Puerto Rico's residents on New Year's Eve. A major power failure hit the island, leaving about 1. 3 million customers without electricity. This isn't the first time something like th

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Dec 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Rapper Lil Durk: A Dark Side Revealed by YouTuber Trap Lore Ross

British YouTuber Trap Lore Ross, famous for his hip-hop crime documentaries, recently published a four-hour video titled "The Many Murders of Lil Durk. " This documentary explores the Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk's alleged ties to several murders in Chicago. Ross kicks off the video with a disclai

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