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Renowned fighter Amanda Serrano says teaming with Jake Paul is 'the best decision I've made in boxing'

February 16, 2024

Renowned fighter Amanda Serrano says teaming with Jake Paul is 'the best decision I've made in boxing'

Amanda Serrano has long been regarded as an all-time great in women's boxing, but even she says her 2021 signing with Jake Paul's promotion has changed her life.

2 dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico

February 1, 2024

2 dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico

Authorities are searching for potential survivors off Puerto Rico’s northwest coast after a crowded boat capsized, killing at least two people, officials say.

Former Puerto Rico legislator found guilty on corruption charges

January 12, 2024

Former Puerto Rico legislator found guilty on corruption charges

María Milagros "Tata" Charbonier, a prominent former legislator in Puerto Rico, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption, officials say.

Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery

January 10, 2024

Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery

Puerto Rico is experiencing a surge in cesarean deliveries, with more than 50% of babies now being delivered by surgery, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland.

Basdeo Panday, first person of Indian descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90

January 2, 2024

Basdeo Panday, first person of Indian descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90

Basdeo Panday, the first person of Indian descent to serve as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has passed away at the age of 90. He served two terms from 1995 to 2001.

Red states see 2023 population growth as Americans flee blue states, census data shows

December 20, 2023

Red states see 2023 population growth as Americans flee blue states, census data shows

Red states dominated the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent report of top regions of population growth in the country, with Texas taking first place.

US National Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot

November 29, 2023

US National Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot

The U.S. National Park Service has revealed a plan to remove stray cats from a historic seaside area in Puerto Rico, citing concerns about potential disease transmission.

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

November 16, 2023

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.

International hacker who illegally breached thousands of devices pleads guilty in Puerto Rico

November 14, 2023

International hacker who illegally breached thousands of devices pleads guilty in Puerto Rico

A Russo-Moldovan dual citizen pleaded guilty Tuesday to hijacking thousands of devices and illegally renting access to clients looking to conceal internet activity.

Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him

November 10, 2023

Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him

A Manati, Puerto Rico-based surgical dentist on Friday fatally shot a patient who entered his office, claiming both he and his secretary were assaulted.