“Perreo.” “Jurutungo.” “Güira.” “Jevo.” “Lambeojo.” “Juyilanga.” These unique Puerto Rican terms are part of a long list of phrases people on the island are hoping to have included in the dictionary of the Real Academia Española, which is considered the ultimate authority on the use of the Spanish language worldwide. Check the long list of …
Scientists are conducting a study on the adaptation of monkeys living on a remote island off the coast of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017. The researchers on Cayo Santiago have access to blood tests performed on the rhesus macaques for over a decade. According to biologist Noah Snyder-Mackler from Arizona State University, the …
Kroger announced on Friday that it has reached a settlement of $1.2 billion with U.S. states, local governments, and Native American tribes to resolve most of the claims accusing the company of contributing to the opioid epidemic through inadequate oversight of its pill sales. The agreement, which was disclosed ahead of Kroger’s fiscal second-quarter earnings …
In the highly anticipated 2024 race for the Republican presidential nomination, Puerto Rico will play a significant role with its 23 delegates, surpassing other US territories and even the influential states of New Hampshire, Delaware, and Maine. Despite typically garnering less attention early in the race due to its primary being held after Super Tuesday, …
What do you call a person who is vital to the functioning of your family, even though they are not related by blood? And how do you express the sorrow when that person is no longer with you? Carmen Ayala was that vital person for us. For 24 years, she took care of my aunt, …
The death toll from the devastating Maui fires has reached 114 people, making it the deadliest fire in the United States in over a century. Additionally, there are still 1,000 people reported missing, adding to the urgency of the situation. Currently, around 1,800 individuals are residing in temporary shelters. However, regardless of their housing status, …
Growing up in Puerto Rico, the mantra of “apoya lo local” resonated deeply. It was a tribute to our ancestors’ resilience in the face of Spanish dominion and American influence. However, even as we walked the aisles of the supermarket, a dilemma presented itself. In the meticulously organized produce section, the locally grown yuca and …
Nearly six years after Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico’s electrical grid and caused a prolonged blackout, Raquel Maria Gonzalez Sparks continues to experience frequent power outages. Many residents believe that the outages have worsened since a private company took control of the power system. These outages have severely impacted Gonzalez’s life, making it difficult for …
Here is an improved, smarter and more creative version of the content: When it comes to celebrities and their vacation spots, the list is quite impressive. Take George Clooney for example, who has been seen in Greece promoting Omega watches. With his numerous houses around the world, it seems like he needs the extra bucks …
In January 2015, the then-Vice President Joe Biden addressed Caribbean leaders, emphasizing North America’s significance in the energy sector for the 21st century. He expressed the United States’ interest in promoting energy security beyond its borders by exporting affordable natural gas and renewable energy to countries with high electricity prices. Biden envisioned a Caribbean region …