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Puerto Rico has implemented a record-breaking electricity rate of 33.86 cents per kilowatt-hour, increasing monthly bills for typical households by 18%. The hike, approved by the Energy Bureau, aims to cover rising costs from global oil prices and fuel shortages while the island's power grid continues to suffer outages nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria.
Billionaire filmmaker Tyler Perry has listed his 22.5-acre Beverly Hills estate for $57 million, a move that coincides with his planned relocation to Puerto Rico in early 2027. The property, which previously housed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is part of a broader real estate exit strategy by Perry, who also recently listed a Wyoming retreat.
Puerto Rico is facing a worsening water emergency driven by drought and aging infrastructure, including ruptures in the San Juan–area Superaqueduct that have forced weeks of mandatory water rationing. Residents rely on cisterns, bottled water, and bucket baths, with the burden falling hardest on the elderly and low-income communities. Authorities cite decades of neglect and underinvestment, while federal funds are pledged but the timeline for relief remains unclear as officials evaluate next steps, potential emergencies, and long-term fixes.
Puerto Rico faces a persistent drought with the governor declaring a state of emergency and implementing water-rationing in San Juan and six other cities, leaving more than 180,000 utility customers without water for 48 hours on rotating schedules; officials say El Niño is driving the dry spell, and the crisis is worsened by aging infrastructure and distribution challenges, while nearby U.S. Virgin Islands faced a drought-disaster declaration earlier this month with water-delivery efforts including trucks and National Guard support.
Bad Bunny closes his Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour with a hometown finale in San Juan, Puerto Rico, opening with a salsa set and bringing out surprise guests like Victor Manuelle and Jowell y Randy, premiering two exclusive songs, and delivering a message of Puerto Rican pride amid local droughts and outages.
Puerto Rico residents interviewed by Fox News Digital oppose becoming the 51st state, warning that federal taxes could rise, the cost of living could spike, and the island could lose its cultural identity. The piece notes Puerto Rico’s current tax arrangement and how statehood would bring it under the federal tax system, while highlighting economic anxieties and concerns about “Americanization.” Some residents reference politics around President Trump and the island’s debt, and a 2024 nonbinding referendum showed majority support for statehood, though opinions vary and independence is also discussed as a possibility.,
Puerto Rico faces a historic drought with water rationing caused by aging pipes and leaks; despite plentiful rainfall, rainwater harvesting isn’t mandated or subsidized, a gap that keeps a low-cost, scalable relief option underused. If 1 million households adopted simple rain-catchment systems, the island could collect about 30 billion gallons a year, easing demand on the grid while larger infrastructure repairs are pursued. Political will, costs, and building codes remain hurdles to widespread adoption.
Former boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, 11 years after sustaining life-altering brain injuries from an illegal head punch in a 2015 bout with Terrel Williams, which forced his retirement. The boxing world mourned his passing, with the WBC honoring him as an “eternal champion” and noting safety reforms inspired by his case; his family had previously shared updates about his condition.
Drought, extreme heat, sediment buildup in reservoirs, and aging infrastructure have driven a severe water shortage in San Juan and surrounding areas, triggering emergency rationing, long lines for water, and government efforts including FEMA support amid criticism of management. While cisterns help some households, long‑term relief hinges on transparent dashboards, better cross‑agency coordination, and policy reforms outlined in Puerto Rico’s Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan.
More than 180,000 residents in San Juan and nearby towns have been without reliable water since Aug. 1, relying on emergency tanker deliveries and bottled water while rationing every drop; locals describe a chaotic system and point to a leadership crisis at the core of Puerto Rico’s water challenges, with people like Cassandra Ramirez King filling buckets, washing hair in a trickle, and rationing water to meet basic needs.
Puerto Rico is implementing rotating 48-hour water outages across regions due to a severe drought that has depleted the Carraízo reservoir; about 180,000 properties are affected, and roughly 65% of the water produced is lost to leaks and aged pipes. Taps have been shut off in areas like San Juan, with water trucks distributing supplies and no clear end date in sight. Officials say weather conditions drive the rationing, while ongoing infrastructure issues and climate-linked droughts compound the crisis.
Puerto Rico is enduring a historic drought that has forced strict water rationing and left many households without reliable taps for days. Water trucks have become a lifeline for tens of thousands, but relief resources are stretched and scarce, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in access to clean water across the island.
Puerto Rico will begin rotating water rationing on Friday, with more than 180,000 customers in San Juan and nearby municipalities facing 48-hour outages on an alternating schedule as severe drought tightens its grip; authorities will distribute potable water via tanker trucks and prioritize hospitals and the elderly, but many residents have faced shortages for months and officials warn the crisis could persist.
An Ohio man, Tyler Wilkin, who had moved to Puerto Rico, was found dead from a gunshot wound in what authorities call an execution-style killing while camping at Playa La Selva near Luquillo. Reports say he texted friends about eerie howling outside his tent before the fatal shot; his family has started a fundraiser to cover private-investigator costs as Puerto Rican authorities investigate the case.
Carlos Beltrán delivered an emotional Hall of Fame induction moment in Cooperstown, reflecting on his Puerto Rican roots, the encouragement from George Brett early in his career, and his charity work and education-focused initiatives intended to inspire others both on and off the field.