Trump’s $100K visa fee threatens rural schools, hospital workers

In this photo provided by South Dakota News Watch, Rob Coverdale, superintendent of the Crow Creek Tribal School District in Stephan, S.D., is shown in his office Feb. 7. (Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch via AP) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When...

PVL: Choco Mucho, led by Madayag and Ponce, shows depth in gritty win

Missing American import Marlee Smith, Maddie Madayag, left, and Thang Ponce (16) showed the way for Choco Mucho against Cignal in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag and Thang Ponce held...

Responding to Tropical Storm Melissa, Oxygen Needs in West Africa, and More

By Tori Gordon Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 573 shipments of requested medical aid to 49 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.2 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications...

Tropical Storm Melissa is stationary in the Caribbean as 4 deaths reported and huge rains are expected

This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:40 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, shows Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea. (NOAA via AP) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean on...

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...

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...

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,...

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… 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...

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...

MAGA in disarray as cracks begin to show over key GOP weaknesses — including Epstein

“The Republican Party has really become an extremist movement.” Amid a growing political divide in the Republican Party over the release of federal documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, we speak to former Republican political...

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...

iBendito: Why English fluency is essential for Puerto Rico’s growth

iBendito — no, it’s not the latest Apple product from Puerto Rico, but rather a playful nod to the beloved phrase “ay bendito,” which captures the spirit of Puerto Rico’s humor and resilience. At a past presentation at the University of Puerto...

Presente on the Parkway: Photos from Philadelphia’s 2025 Puerto Rican Day Parade

Thousands of Puerto Ricans lined the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Saturday for Philadelphia’s 61st annual Puerto Rican Dara Parade. Dancing, singing, and waving the Puerto Rican flag, multiple generations gathered in celebration of shared pride. This...

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals

By SARAH RAZA SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12 Crow Creek Tribal School in South Dakota, there were 15 unfilled teaching positions. Within nine months, he had filled those vacancies...

Amgen Inc. (AMGN) Invests $650M to Expand Puerto Rico Biologics Facility, Adds 750 Jobs

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Amgen Inc. is one of them. Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN), a leading biotechnology company specializing in innovative therapeutics for complex cancers and...

Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...

Mary A. Monty

Mary A. Monty WHITEHALL, NY — Mary Agnes Monty, 83 of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on April 7, 1942, at Rutland Regional Medical Center, the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary...