14 h. ago Puerto Rico government demands answers from Luma after island

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday urged people to moderate their energy consumption as she warned that the island has no additional generation to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez said officials are waiting for an explanation from Luma Energy, a […]

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14 h. ago Puerto Rico’s government demands answers from energy company after island

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday urged people to moderate their energy consumption as she warned that the island has no additional power generation capability to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez said officials are waiting for an explanation from Luma […]

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15 h. ago Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze, escalating standoff

Trump’s administration had called for broad reforms at the university, and froze billions of dollars in federal funding after Harvard leaders defied the government's demands.

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5 d. ago Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. All 1.4 million clients were affected, Hugo Sorrentini, spokesman for Luma Energy, which oversees the transmission and distribution of power, told The Associated Press. By late Wednesday […]

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5 d. ago Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without water. At […]

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1 week ago Woman stranded in Puerto Rico amid fight with airline over emotional support parrot

A New York woman says she is stuck in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines refused to allow her to fly with her pet parrot. Maria Fraterrigo, 76, of the Bronx, said she was able to fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport with her emotional support bird Plucky in a TSA-approved carrier with zero issues. […]

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2 w. ago St. Maarten offers cash, plane tickets and hotel stay to fight brain drain

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten is offering cash, plane tickets and an extended hotel stay to attract professionals and students back home. Prime Minister Luc Mercelina announced this week that married couples would get $2,000 and single people $1,100 for a relocation allowance, as well as economy-class plane […]

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2 w. ago Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation

Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't directly answer questions about why the wording was changed

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2 w. ago ‘Still wondering’: Family of B.C. teen who died in government care demand answers

Chantelle Williams was in the care of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services when she was found outside and unresponsive on Jan. 28 in Port Alberni.

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3 w. ago FV Bank Announces Launch of SWIFT Services to Enhance Global Payment Capabilities

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — FV Bank, the U.S. licensed digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced its successful launch of its SWIFT code: ITTLPRS2XXX. This strategic milestone is significant for FV Bank clients as it expands inbound wire options alongside stablecoin-based payment rails. […]

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