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puerto rico
Puerto Rico's Fiscal Oversight Board approved amendments to the budgets of LUMA Energy and Genera PR following changes resulting from the island's electricity rate review process.
By Roy J. Miles
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sports
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, taking the steepest pay cut of his career to chase one more championship.
By Marcus T. Whitfield
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technology
A new peer-reviewed critique published in Nature has renewed questions about Microsoft's Majorana quantum computing research, challenging evidence behind the company's topological qubit technology.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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politics
In his latest address, former President Donald Trump made no reference to his previously promised July 4 deadline for a major legislative proposal, raising questions about the status of the so-called “big beautiful bill.”
By Lisa F. Keith
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business
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a steep $238 million quarterly loss as Truth Social usage declines, prompting a strategic pullback toward its core platform.
By Lisa F. Keith
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politics
With the 2024 Paris Olympics complete, new data reveals the true public cost of hosting the Games — from security deployments to transport upgrades — sparking debate over spending priorities and long-term benefits.
By Lisa F. Keith
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puerto rico
More than 240,000 customers lost power Wednesday after Costa Sur Unit 5 tripped offline, deepening a generation crisis that began July 16 in Puerto Rico.
By Elena Vázquez Ortiz
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puerto rico
Nearly 200 organizations are pressing the Trump administration and Puerto Rico's governor to restore $350 million in federal solar funding that would have brought clean energy to 12,000 low-income households.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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puerto rico
John Paulson's reported $48 million arbitration win against Fahad Ghaffar raises fresh questions about business trust, political access, and witness credibility in Puerto Rico.
By Roy J. Miles
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business
Major credit reporting changes are coming: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ installment loans will soon be factored into consumer credit scores, a move that could reshape how millions of Americans manage debt, spending, and access to credit.
By Roy J. Miles
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business
Former President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports has stunned global markets and reignited fears of a return to protectionist trade wars. Analysts say the move signals an aggressive economic nationalism that could redefine U.S. trade priorities if Trump returns to office.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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technology
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the Trump administration will release the results of a national security investigation into chip imports—potentially paving the way for new tariffs—within two weeks.
By Roy J. Miles
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Google is launching its suite of AI-powered advertising tools in India after the government repealed the contentious ‘Google tax,’ signaling renewed cooperation between the tech giant and Indian regulators.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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technology
As AI-generated content becomes harder to trace, Cluely CEO Roy Lee says he's unfazed by the growing obsession with cheating detectors—arguing that education and innovation will render detection arms races obsolete.
By Lisa F. Keith
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business
GE Appliances is investing $490 million to relocate washing machine production from China to Louisville, Kentucky, creating hundreds of U.S. manufacturing jobs and reshoring critical supply chains.
By Lisa F. Keith
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sports
Denver matched Oklahoma City's two-year, $12 million offer sheet to keep forward Spencer Jones, pushing the Nuggets into the NBA's second luxury tax apron.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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sports
Erling Haaland inspired Norway to a historic FIFA World Cup quarterfinal appearance after defeating Brazil in one of the greatest matches in the nation's football history.
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England and Ghana booked their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage after playing out a 0-0 draw in Group L, with both teams securing progression ahead of the final round of group matches.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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