Trump’s repeated threats against U.S. allies since winning the Nov. 5 presidential election have rankled some Democratic lawmakers, including Himes. “Denmark, which owns Greenland — I think that’s probably a fact that most Americans are learning — is a NATO ally. So it’s just complete madness from a national security standpoint, and it also is … Read more
A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. Officials said it could take up to two days to restore power. The outage hit at dawn, plunging the island into an eerie silence as electrical appliances … Read more
A massive power outage blanketed most of Puerto Rico early Tuesday, leaving more than 1.2 million people without electricity. Here’s what to know about the blackout and Luma Energy, which handles distribution and transmission of electricity on the island. What caused the blackout? Luma Energy said in a statement that it is investigating the cause of the … Read more
In the final days of the campaign, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump’s camps have been attempting to appeal to Latino voters—a growing, key, and politically non-monolithic electorate. What has been a consistent competition for these votes throughout the entirety of the 2024 election cycle intensified last week when Trump surrogate … Read more
Cheney hit back. “This is how dictators destroy free nations,” said the former member of Congress, who is the daughter of ex-Vice President Dick Cheney. “They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant,” … Read more
8/16: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1 – CBS News Watch CBS News Ernesto targets Bermuda as Category 2 hurricane; Thousands pack London’s Wembley Stadium for Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” amid tightened security. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original article … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor on Wednesday signed a law that prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids and other hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S. territory. The move was celebrated by those who had long demanded explicit protection related to work, housing, education and public services. “It’s a … Read more
7/14/2024: Trump assassination attempt; Rise; Modern Ark – CBS News Watch CBS News First, a report on the assassination attempt made on former President Trump. Then, a trip to an Austrian Alps camp for grieving Ukrainians. And, a look at animals rescued at troubled Puerto Rico zoo. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Beryl strengthened into a hurricane Saturday as it churned toward the southeast Caribbean, with forecasters warning it was expected to strengthen into a dangerous major hurricane before reaching Barbados late Sunday or early Monday. A major hurricane is considered a Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 178 … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory warning the public and health care officials about the increasing risk of dengue virus infections in the United States. The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency with almost 1,500 cases. There has also been a record 745 … Read more
