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How to protect your health if a disaster strikes your community
Grist Magazine
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July 7, 2025
This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery. Jesse Merrick was living in Alabama in 2017 when the Thomas Fire swallowed up his mother’s house in Southern California....
Gale Releases New Single "Seria Cool"
Miami New Times - Florida
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Whether or not you know her name yet, she's already behind some of your favorite songs with some of your favorite artists. We're talking about Puerto Rican pop singer-songwriter Gale, who has been riding a steady wave of momentum in recent years....
'Grazzi ħafna’ - Ricky Martin heaps praise on Malta following visit
Times of Malta
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July 4, 2025
Chart-topping Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin has praised Malta following a visit to the country. In an Instagram post referring to Malta as a “fine little island”, Martin said of his trip he had “disembarked, got sun-kissed, over-caffeinated,...
John Leguizamo 'flabbergasted' as he says Latinos are living a 'parallel shadow life in America'
Irish Star
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July 6, 2025
19:45 ET, 06 Jul 2025 John Leguizamo will continue to spotlight the Latin community in the second season of his television show Leguizamo Does America. The second installment of the MSNBC docuseries premieres on July 6 and will see John visit...
Take a swim with a side of pancakes at De Leon Springs State Park
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Just a couple of minutes off U.S. 17 in western Volusia County,...
Claiming a Place in Evanston’s History: Filipino Immigrants in Evanston, 1906-1946, Part I
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! From left to right: Francisco Carino (1900-1995), Rosario Regalado (1911-?) and Domingo Bermudez (1900-1973) were among the scores of Filipino immigrants who...
American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets Seat Neighbor’s Text
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW An American Airlines flight diverted back to Puerto Rico after a passenger oversaw another passenger receive a cryptic text message The passenger assumed it was a threat to the flight, and the plane was diverted "due to a possible...
Breaking down claims AOC isn't from the Bronx
Snopes
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July 7, 2025
As the representative of a large portion of the Bronx, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's relationship to the New York City borough plays a central role in her political identity, and she has repeatedly defended her self-proclaimed Bronx roots...
Out-of-this-world, James Beard-nominated ice cream shop arrives in New Haven from San Juan
Connecticut Public Radio
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July 2, 2025
Puerto Rican eateries are finally getting their due in the national food scene. This year, the James Beard for Best Bar in the nation went to a spot in San Juan. And last year, a small ice cream chain on the island was a semifinalist for Best...
Miguel, Morrison enjoy mix start to World qualifiers
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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T&T’s Jahreef Miguel and Jerome Morrison enjoyed a mixed start to the NORCECA Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championships, the official qualification tournaments on the road to the 2025 FIVB Age-Group World Championships in Juan...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
American Airlines Flight Diverted After Bomb Scare: Passenger Misinterprets Seatmate's 'RIP' Text
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
A nosy passenger forced an American Airlines flight to divert after misinterpreting a text message from another traveller. While some passengers were frustrated by the inconvenience, others argued that it is always better to report something...
The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored
The Pacific Island Times
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July 6, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...
Ray tells RaKai and Tylil that he is shifting out of Clover House and joining AMP amid their ongoing feud
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Twitch streamer Ray "Rayasianboy," a close friend of Kai Cenat, recently hinted that he may be considering quitting Clover House. Clover House is a streamer collective of new-generation livestreamers, including Rakai, Ray, Reggie, Tylil, Dezz, and...
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John Leguizamo Discusses 'Celebrating Latin Joy' amid 'Assaults on Latin Bodies' with Leguizamo Does America (Exclusive)
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW John Leguizamo is continuing to "celebrate Latin abilities and qualities" in the upcoming second season of his MSNBC docuseries Leguizamo Does America "I go across the country, and I'm flabbergasted at the plethora of talent that's...
No passport needed to visit paradise
AS
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July 4, 2025
Even if you don’t have a passport, or if the one you have has expired, there are a number of locations that US citizens can travel to without the need to produce your travel documents on entry. However, it’s recommended to carry some form of ID...
American Airlines forced to divert flight & land after passenger notices eerie text message – but nothing was wrong
The U.S. Sun
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July 4, 2025
AN American Airlines flight was forced to turn around mid-air after a passenger spotted a chilling message on another traveler’s phone. The plane had only just taken off when the flyer raised the alarm with the cabin crew. 2 An American Airlines...
At The Crossroads
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Pexels Headwinds to Growth We’ll start with a deeper look at Torsten’s “headwinds” graphic I shared last week. I find the sailboat image quite evocative. Sailing against the wind means slower progress and an uncomfortable ride but it...
La Concha Resort joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection after $80.2M reno
News is My Business
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July 3, 2025
Businessman John Paulson and Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González overlook the beach and iconic seashell-shaped structure at La Concha Resort in San Juan. La Concha Resort, one of San Juan’s most iconic beachfront destinations, announced its...
The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize
Caribbean Journal
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July 3, 2025
The Caribbean is often imagined as a string of sun-drenched beaches — white sand, turquoise water, and endless horizon. And while that version of the Caribbean is very real, it’s only part of the story. Move beyond the shoreline, and the islands...