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Putin jokes that Trump “educated” Zelensky on his manners and dressing like Rambo

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Costco Posts 14.5% Sales Jump in May, Topping $24 Billion as Digital Revenue Surges
ISSAQUAH, Washington -Costco Wholesale reported net sales of $24.01 billion for the retail month of May, a 14.5% increase from $20.97 billion during the same period last year, with digital channels and U.S. stores leading the charge. The warehouse retailer’s comparable sales rose 12.5% for the four-week period ended May 31, 2026, and 8.3% over […]

Ambar Infiniti unveils its new 2027 Infiniti QX65
San Juan- Ambar Infiniti revealed this week Infiniti’s new QX65, a sporty mid-size SUV, that exudes both luxury and technology. The all new Infiniti QX65’s profile highlights a sloping fastback like roof inspired by the brand’s iconic FX model, and a driver centric-cabin geared for a responsive and rewarding experience. “When we talk about the FX, which I […]

Oversight Board Gives Green Light to Permitting Overhaul and Minimum Wage Shift
In a pair of key legislative updates, the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) has given its preliminary blessing to two controversial legislative proposals. In letters sent on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez, FOMB Executive Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. confirmed that both a sweeping overhaul of Puerto Rico’s […]

La Rosa Realty Promotes “One Way” Tool to Empower Independent Real Estate Brokers
La Rosa Realty, a national real estate brokerage, is expanding its footprint into Puerto Rico with a new corporate office in San Juan and a new tool. Leading the charge is the company’s newly appointed national president, Jose Couvertie, a Puerto Rico native who took the helm three months ago and is spearheading a strategic […]

Nasdaq Plunges 3.7% as AI Stocks Crater on Rate Fears and Muted Tech Forecasts
New York — The Nasdaq fell 3.7% Friday afternoon, dragged down by a broad selloff in artificial intelligence-linked stocks as a stronger-than-expected jobs report dimmed hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut and cautious corporate forecasts rattled investor confidence in the AI trade. At 2:35 p.m. in New York, the S&P 500 was down 2.2% […]


Record Tariffs, Weakest Dollar in History: Puerto Rico’s Consumer Is Caught in the Middle

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Oversight Board Clears Power Expectations Contract After Imposing Strict Revisions
Company Expected to Sign by Next Week The consortium selected to deliver 400 megawatts of temporary power generation at the Aguirre Power Plant—Power Expectations, LLC; Enchanted Rock; and Reyes Contractor, LLC—has cleared the final hurdle set by the Financial Oversight and Management Board after incorporating a series of stringent conditions related to project execution, performance […]

Bondholders Appeal Judge Swain’s Denial of Renewed Bid to Lift PREPA Litigation Stay
Two Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bondholders—GoldenTree Asset Management and Syncora Guarantee—have filed a notice of appeal, challenging U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain’s decision to maintain a litigation stay that has blocked creditors from pursuing key remedies in the power utility’s long‑running bankruptcy. The appeal, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]

Global Energy Storage Grew 40% in 2025 — and the Boom Is Just Getting Started, Says Solis Latam
Mexico City, (EFE) – Global energy storage grew 40% in 2025 and similar momentum is expected in 2026, according to Solis Latam, which also said the sector is on track to become the next “major battleground” of the solar and renewable energy industry. According to figures from Solis and the International Energy Agency (IEA), battery storage […]

WTI Crude Spikes 7% as Iran Suspends U.S. Peace Talks and Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz
New York, (EFE) – West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude surged 7% Monday after Iran suspended peace negotiations with the United States over Israeli attacks on Lebanon — just days after both nations had reached a preliminary agreement. At 11:45 a.m. local time in New York (15:45 GMT), WTI futures contracts for July delivery were up 7.13% […]

Oversight Board Gives Green Light to Permitting Overhaul and Minimum Wage Shift
In a pair of key legislative updates, the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) has given its preliminary blessing to two controversial legislative proposals. In letters sent on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez, FOMB Executive Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. confirmed that both a sweeping overhaul of Puerto Rico’s […]



Onovexa to Establish $36.2 Million Manufacturing Operation in Humacao, Creating More Than 200 Jobs
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Reserve Hits 7,672 Coins Worth $487.5 Million as Five-Year Anniversary of Bitcoin Law Approaches
San Salvador (EFE) — El Salvador’s strategic bitcoin reserve grew to 7,672 coins as of Thursday, valued at more than $487.5 million, according to official records on the government’s bitcoin.gob.sv portal — just days before the five-year anniversary of the law that made the country the first in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal […]

ZOOMEX Marks Bitcoin Pizza Day With Push to Make Crypto Spendable, Not Just Holdable
16 years after Bitcoin bought its first pizza, ZOOMEX is making the case that crypto’s next milestone is spending — not just holding.

Crypto Clarity Bill clears hurdle in Senate Banking Committee
With a 15 to 9 vote, the Digital Assets Market Clarity Act or Clarity Act cleared the markup session vote at the Senate Banking Committee and is now headed to the full Senate. While the primary fight between the banking industry and crypto sector was around what type of rewards can crypto exchange platforms offer […]

Fight around crypto Clarity Bill heats up
After months in committee, the Senate is poised to consider the Digital Assets Market Clarity Act, or Clarity Act, which seeks to create greater regulation for cryptocurrencies. The Senate Banking Committee announced a markup hearing for today, Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 am with the aim of holding a final debate on the bill and […]

Fundación Cortés Unites Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in a Culinary Fundraiser at MAPR
The third edition of “Un Banquete de Aquí y de Allá” will gather leading chefs, artists and musicians from both islands.

“Benito Antonio” collection blends Puerto Rican identity with global fashion

Four versions of Fito Páez collide in José Fogwill’s latest short film

Thalía and Yuri release cumbia-inspired remake of “Todo, Todo, Todo”
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More Than 5,000 Executives to Convene in Mexico City for Latin America’s Largest AI Business Congress
Mexico-More than 5,000 executives, innovation leaders, and business decision-makers from across Latin America will gather in Mexico City on June 9–10 for the 11th AI, Technology & Business Congress America Digital México 2026 — the region’s largest annual forum dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise strategy. Held at the World Trade Center […]

IDEA Moves to Streamline Government as Puerto Rico Competes for Investment
Targets Major Efficiency Gains with Tech‑Heavy FY2027 Plan Puerto Rico’s push to digitize government operations is entering a new phase, and the fiscal 2027 budget request for the Iniciativa para la Desreglamentación y Eficiencia Administrativa (IDEA) offers a look at how the administration intends to reshape the island’s public‑services infrastructure. With roughly 75 percent of […]

Liberty Repositions Itself as Full Business Solutions Partner in Puerto Rico
Liberty, once known primarily as a cable and connectivity provider, is repositioning itself as a full-service business technology solutions partner to accelerate digital transformation across Puerto Rico. The company’s B2B division, Liberty Business, has been operating for years, but executives say they are now repositioning the brand with a clearer message about the breadth of […]

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: AI Is Creating More Software Engineering Jobs, Not Destroying Them
Taipei, June 1 (EFE) – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday it “makes no sense” to claim that artificial intelligence is destroying jobs, arguing that the sector is actually hiring more software engineers than ever. Speaking at the opening keynote of Nvidia’s GTC developer conference in Taipei, Huang noted that 30 million software developers currently represent […]


