Puerto Rico Under Extreme Heat: 59 Municipalities Under Advisory, High Wildfire Risk
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for 59 Puerto Rico municipalities on Thursday, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with…
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Yabucoa School Highlights Importance of Bees with School Beehive
The Escuela Segunda Unidad Rogelio Rosado Crespo in Yabucoa has launched a project called 'Bees in Action' to highlight the importance of bees as…
CRIM Exposed Social Security Numbers of One Million People in Puerto Rico
A vulnerability related to the Puerto Rico government's Digital Cadastre exposed private data, including Social Security numbers of approximately one million people in Puerto…
Recycling Incentives Bill in Puerto Rico Draws Concerns from Waste Advocate
House Bill 1323, introduced by Rep. Swanny Vargas-Laureano, would create the Incentives for the Development of the Recycling Industry as Raw Material in Puerto…
Swap Party Gives New Life to Over 300 Pieces of Second-Hand Clothing in Aibonito
The 'Swap Party' event, organized by the Aibonito project Bastidor, gave new life to over 300 pieces of second-hand clothing.
Learning from Sea Turtles on Puerto Rico’s Beaches
During the summer, Puerto Rico's beaches become outdoor classrooms where children learn about protecting sea turtles, specifically the leatherback sea turtle, as they supervise…
Woman Alleges $4,500 Loss in TikTok Witchcraft Scam
A 48-year-old woman filed a complaint with the police, alleging she was a victim of a fraud and threats scheme after contacting someone on…
Drivers Alert: Lanes to Be Closed on Expreso Las Américas for Work This Thursday
The Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT) announced that it will close one lane on Expreso Las Américas (PR-18) and another on the marginal…
PHSU and Education Department Establish Alliance for Training Future Psychologists
Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) and the Puerto Rico Department of Education have formalized an affiliation agreement, allowing students from PHSU's Master's programs in…
New Sahara Dust Mass Arrives in Puerto Rico: How Long Will It Last?
A new mass of Sahara dust has begun to enter Puerto Rico, starting in the east and gradually spreading to the rest of the…
Rain, Thunderstorms, and Heat: Today’s Weather in Puerto Rico
The National Meteorological Service (SNM) reports that Puerto Rico will experience a variety of weather conditions on Wednesday, including rain, possible thunderstorms, and high…
Puerto Rico House Resolution Targets School Cafeteria Food Waste
Puerto Rico Rep. Tatiana Pérez-Ramírez, chair of the House Education Committee, has filed House Resolution 737 to investigate food waste in public school cafeterias…
CienciaPR Relaunches Website Marking 20th Anniversary
Ciencia Puerto Rico has relaunched its website, CienciaPR.org, as part of the organization's 20th anniversary, unveiling a redesigned bilingual platform for scientists, students, educators…
Experts Warn of Consequences of Animal Exploitation
Recently, around 10:30 p.m. on a Friday, a man arrived at the Placita de Santurce with a rhesus monkey on his shoulder.
Sahara Dust and Wildfire Smoke Worsen Air Quality in Puerto Rico
Air quality in Puerto Rico remained deteriorated Tuesday due to Saharan dust particulate and smoke from active wildfires, compounded by heat conditions posing an…