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Snopes reports that a claim revived by a 2026 New Yorker article—that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and swap Puerto Rico for it—is under investigation. Miles Taylor, who first made the claim in 2020, says Trump floated the idea, and Snopes has reached out to both Taylor and the White House for comment, but no verification has been provided, leaving the claim unrated pending further information.
More than 40,000 Puerto Ricans faced water outages over the first weekend of June, with the National Guard distributing water via four trucks and the Tourism Company adding capacity for hotels; even milk trucks were repurposed to deliver potable water. While authorities commit $217 million to fix infrastructure and a judge orders experts to investigate the chronic shortages, many residents still receive bills for water they cannot access amid public frustration and leadership changes at the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.
Joe Jonas posted his first Instagram featuring girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela, offering a rare glimpse at a romantic relationship that began in late summer 2025 after his split from Sophie Turner. The posts include a black‑and‑white photobooth shot of the couple and a YouTube video from a Puerto Rico trip where he affectionately calls her “Tati” and says she’s helping him practice Spanish, signaling a more serious step in their relationship.
Italy reached the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time with an 8-6 victory over Puerto Rico, anchored by four scoreless innings from Dylan DeLucia and late insurance runs, setting up a Miami semifinal against the winner of Japan vs. Venezuela.
Italy moved to 5-0 in the World Baseball Classic by beating Puerto Rico 8-6 in Houston to reach its first semifinal, powered by J.J. D’Orazio’s three RBIs and Andrew Fischer’s two-run double; Greg Weissert finished with a five-out save as Puerto Rico mounted a late charge, and Italy will face Japan or Venezuela in the next round.
Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 at Daikin Park to reach its first World Baseball Classic semifinal, riding early four-run innings and solid bullpen work, as Greg Weissert shut down Puerto Rico in the eighth; Italy will face the Japan-Venezuela winner in Miami on Monday.
Amid FBI activity in Fulton County and a Puerto Rico voting-machine probe led by Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump floated nationalizing and seizing voting machines, suggesting a federal takeover that could disrupt early voting and delay results. Legal challenges would likely block such steps, experts say, as courts previously blocked a related executive order and Puerto Rico has already moved to paper ballots. The episode is viewed as part of broader efforts surrounding U.S. election infrastructure and security.
During Inter Miami's friendly against Independiente del Valle in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, a pitch invasion led to Lionel Messi being knocked down after a fan ran onto the field, with a security guard involved; no injuries or further details are provided in the report.
Bad Bunny will headline Porto Rico, his first lead role, in a Puerto Rico–themed drama inspired by revolutionary Águila Blanca (José Maldonado Román). The film is directed by Residente, co-stars Edward Norton and Javier Bardem, and is executive produced by Alejandro G. Iñárritu; development began in 2023.
Bad Bunny will star in Porto Rico, his first lead acting role, in a historical drama about José Maldonado Román (Águila Blanca) and the 1897 Yauco Uprising. Directed by Residente, the film also features Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem and Edward Norton, with Alejandro G. Iñárritu as executive producer. The project mixes historical scope with a visceral, lyrical approach and marks a major step in Bad Bunny’s acting career.
Billboard decodes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime as a 13-minute celebration of identity and unity, weaving Puerto Rican history and culture—from sugar-cane fields and La Casita to El Apagón and Nuyorican life—into a star-studded performance that includes a wedding on stage, a Grammy tribute to a young fan, and a closing 'Together We Are America' message.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Jake Paul after he labeled Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen,” highlighting Bad Bunny’s citizenship and charitable work while noting Paul’s own backlash and clarification after the remark; the dispute followed the Super Bowl halftimeshow controversy and broader debates over national identity.
Over 350 performers in grass costumes flooded Levi's Stadium’s field at the end of the first half, turning Bad Bunny's halftime into a moving Puerto Rican village with sugarcane fields, farmers, and food carts for a memorable, visually lush moment.
During Bad Bunny’s 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium, the wedding shown on stage was real—the couple was actually married, Bad Bunny served as a witness and signed their marriage certificate, and there was a real cake as part of a Puerto Rico–themed celebration.
Trump-aligned MAGA critics blasted Bad Bunny’s mostly-Spanish Super Bowl LX halftime, arguing the performance did not represent America even as many fans praised it as a vibrant Puerto Rican celebration; Trump questioned why English wasn’t spoken, while MAGA allies and pundits attacked the singer and urged action or promoted an alternative Kid Rock halftime show, highlighting ongoing immigration and identity politics surrounding the event.