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Published on 03:42 GMT

Puerto Rico Faces Ongoing Crisis Amid Trump Administration Policies

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane María and the policies of former President Donald Trump. Since the 2017 hurricane, which devastated the island, many Puerto Ricans have felt the ongoing impacts of …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on 10:52 GMT

5.63 magnitude earthquake rocks VI

According to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, the 5.63 earthquake took place 22.09 Km North of Anegada. Photo: BVI DDM ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons were shaken out of their sleep early this morning, Sunday, May 4, 2025, when an earthquake with a …

Source: Virgin Islands News Online - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

Massive recovery project to renew Church in Puerto Rico

A vast recovery program will impact more than 600 Catholic churches and 25 schools across 5 dioceses of Puerto Rico. St. Francis of Assisi once heard Our Lord tell him, “Go and rebuild My church.” Since that time, there have been countless efforts to …

Source: Aleteia - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Caribbean Matters: ‘Hurricane Trump’ is wreaking havoc on Puerto Rico

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. While folks on the U.S. mainland are reeling …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Puerto Rico authorities rescue 3 US tourists stranded in river as heavy rains persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico said they rescued three U.S. tourists on Friday as heavy rains continue to pelt the U.S. territory. Police said in a statement that floodwaters left two men and one woman stranded at the Gozalandia …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Puerto Rico drops climate lawsuit after DoJ sues states to block threats to big oil

Puerto Rico has voluntarily dismissed its 2024 climate lawsuit against big oil, a Friday legal filing shows, just two days after the US justice department sued two states over planned litigation against oil companies for their role in the climate crisis. …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 3, 2025

Hurricane Season 2025: 'Cone of Uncertainty' Will Look Brand New

HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's one of the most recognizable graphics on our screens during hurricane season, which starts in less than a month. But the "Cone of Uncertainty" is getting a facelift, and it's one that will provide more …

Source: Talk Radio 960AM - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

World News | Puerto Rico Authorities Rescue 3 US Tourists Stranded in River as Heavy Rains Persist

San Juan, May 3 (AP) Authorities in Puerto Rico said they rescued three US tourists on Friday as heavy rains continue to pelt the US territory. Police said in a statement that floodwaters left two men and one woman stranded at the Gozalandia River, a …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on May 2, 2025

Humboldt Park Resident’s ‘Osamenta’ Photo Exhibit Shows Decaying Yet Resilient Puerto Rico

HUMBOLDT PARK — Inside his Humboldt Park apartment, Herminio Rodríguez smiled broadly as he recalled one of his photography adventures in Puerto Rico in 2018. “I got to the place, and this guy showed up with a machete, and it was totally dark,” he said. “I …

Source: Block Club Chicago - Pending
Published on May 2, 2025

Puerto Rico warned to brace for nonstop summer blackouts as power grid crumbles

The electric company in charge of Puerto Rico's electricity grid announced that residents should expect four times as many blackouts this coming summer, two weeks after another major blackout hit the entire island. According to a resident interviewed …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

First on NY1: Rep. Torres sponsors bill to lower energy costs in Puerto Rico and Hawaii

Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres introduced legislation Thursday aimed at lowering energy costs for residents of Puerto Rico and other noncontiguous parts of the United States. His bill, shared first with Spectrum News NY1, would create a carve out to the …

Source: Spectrum News NY1 - New York - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Puerto Rico’s rooftop solar boom is strengthening grid resilience — why is a federal board trying to stop it?

PJ Wilson is president of the Solar and Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s electric grid has long struggled with reliability, high costs and vulnerability to natural disasters. In response, the island is experiencing a surge in …

Source: Utility Dive - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Resorts and parks, Puerto Rico has it all

Aside from the rapper Bad Bunny, if there’s one thing that Puerto Ricans are proud of it’s their national park. And they have good reason. El Yunque National Forest is the only park in the U.S. National Forest System that is a bona-fide tropical rain …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Hurricane Season 2025: 'Cone of Uncertainty' Will Look Different

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's one of the most recognizable graphics on our screens during hurricane season, which starts in less than a month. But the "Cone of Uncertainty" is getting a facelift, and it's one that will provide more …

Source: Talk Radio 960AM - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Unsettled Weather Pattern Persists Across USVI and Puerto Rico

The NWS in San Juan, Puerto Rico, expects an unstable weather pattern with rainfall and thunderstorms to continue across the local region, particularly across areas of Puerto Rico. Rainfall may be heavy at times. (Photo courtesy NWS) An unsettled weather …

Source: St. Thomas Source - Pending
Published on 01:11 GMT

Texas Gov. Abbott signs school vouchers into law. What we know about the school choice bill

Families in Texas are now among a growing number of states who can use public funds to pay for a nonpublic education, including private schools and homeschooling. Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on May 3 signed a school choice bill into law, allocating $ …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on Apr 30, 2025

FreeCast expands to Puerto Rico, offering access to 700+ live channels

Consumers will also be able to manage paid subscriptions — including Netflix, Disney+ and Max — directly through FreeCast. The streaming service will also launch in the wider Caribbean on May 19 with live and on-demand content. Streaming platform FreeCast …

Source: News is My Business - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Texas signs school choice law. Will it expand educational vouchers?

Families in Texas are now among a growing number of states who can use public funds to pay for a nonpublic education, including private schools and homeschooling. Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on May 3 signed a school choice bill into law, allocating $ …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

USGS Reports Earthquakes in Diverse Places Around United States

Each dot on this map reflects the epicenter of an earthquake over the last 7 days, with yellow dots indicating the oldest earthquakes and red the newest. Image: USGS USGS is reporting earthquakes in diverse locations around the United States including in …

Source: Weatherboy - Neutral

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2025

TEXAS, May 3 - May 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on October 14, 2024, as amended and renewed in a subsequent proclamation, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 01, 2025 Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Today, Governor Mike Kehoe requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 13:37 GMT

Massive Earthquake Hits Southern Chile

(MENAFN) Thousands were forced to flee their homes in both Chile and Argentina following a powerful 7.4 magnitude tremor off the southern coastline of Chile, which led officials to issue — and later revoke — a tsunami alert. The Chilean National …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Israel Contains Jerusalem Wildfire After Massive Destruction

(MENAFN) Fire authorities announced Thursday that a vast wildfire that engulfed the Jerusalem area was finally brought under control after raging for nearly 30 hours, leaving a trail of destruction across 20,000 dunams (approximately 4,942 acres). …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

Today, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), launching a partnership to explore ways to build resilience …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are raising awareness among home and property owners regarding the importance of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Israel strikes with ‘largest ever’ wildfires

(MENAFN) Israel is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in its history, with fires burning for two consecutive days near Jerusalem. Emergency officials described the blazes as among the largest the country has ever faced. The fires …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Notfallvorsorge ist keine Option, sondern eine Notwendigkeit

Warum ein Notfallrucksack lebensrettend sein kann LANDL, STEIERMARK, AUSTRIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- „Die Ereignisse vom 24. November 2023 markieren einen Wendepunkt für unseren Planeten - einen, den die Mehrheit der sogenannten ‚ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Understanding the Free mE® EFT Approach to Emotional Health

Introduction Free mE® EFT Level 1 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 1, the foundational course of the proprietary Free mE® Emotional Freedom Technique system—a unique …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 00:52 GMT

Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentucky Survivors of April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In the aftermath of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, some Kentuckians are grappling with storm-damaged vehicles. If your insurance doesn’t cover all your storm-related vehicle damage, FEMA …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA Alert: Watch for Fraud After April Storms in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you are a survivor of Kentucky April storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, floods, landslides and mudslides, you may also be a target of con artists and criminals who try to obtain money or steal personal information. Protect Your …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 06:09 GMT

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas. The best air duct cleaning in Austin starts here! AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Steam Team, a leading authority …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Improper Documentation Identified as Major Cause of Insurance Claim Delays

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timely approval of insurance claims plays a crucial role in helping individuals and businesses recover from loss events. However, industry reports continue to highlight that …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Understanding Chemical Reactions Between Smoke Residues and Building Materials

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smoke damage from fires can result in much more than visible staining and odor. Chemical reactions between smoke residues and building materials can cause lasting structural damage, …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

Understanding the Long-Term Structural Impact of Extreme Heat Exposure

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prolonged exposure to extreme heat conditions is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the deterioration of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. As heat …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McCracken County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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