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Social Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan

Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today. “We will administer our programs…

John McCarthy February 15, 2024

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Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco proudly displays Puerto Rican flag after Super Bowl win

LAS VEGAS — Puerto Rican pride became part of the elation after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win. Kansas City Chiefs' running back Isiah Pacheco draped himself in a…

John McCarthy February 13, 2024

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Racially diverse Puerto Rico debates bill that aims to ban hair discrimination

SAN JUAN (AP) — Legislators in racially diverse Puerto Rico have opened a public debate on a bill to explicitly prohibit discrimination against hairstyles such as cornrows and Afros, sparking…

John McCarthy February 12, 2024

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Fossil fuel-dependent Puerto Rico can fully shift to clean energy by 2050, a federal study says

SAN JUAN (AP) — As Puerto Rico struggles with chronic power outages and a decaying electric grid, federal officials believe the U.S. territory can fully shift from fossil fuels to…

John McCarthy February 12, 2024

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CVS Health says it is selling all 22 of its retail drugstores in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — CVS Health said Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell its retail drugstores in Puerto Rico to Caribe Pharmacy Holdings. In an email to…

John McCarthy February 12, 2024

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Marine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell

SAN JUAN — Marine and coastal conditions are deteriorating due to a northwesterly swell and moderate to locally fresh northeast winds, the National Weather Service said. Conditions will remain hazardous…

John McCarthy February 9, 2024

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Drier Conditions Coming Tomorrow, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — Light to moderate rainfall will continue today across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said. This rain will slowly diminish this evening…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

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Hazardous Weather Conditions Continue

SAN JUAN — The islands remain under the influence of a strong trough that will produce periods of light and moderate rains through tomorrow across Puerto Rico and the U.S.…

John McCarthy February 7, 2024

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Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A strong trough will produce periods of moderate to heavy rains through late Wednesday across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The main impacts expected are…

John McCarthy February 6, 2024

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How To Spot A Scam, The Social Security Column

Now is the perfect time to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. We can work together to keep your personal information safe! Stay informed of…

John McCarthy February 5, 2024