Hurricane Maria
Thousands in Puerto Rico still without housing since Maria
World
July 24, 2020
Thousands in Puerto Rico still without housing since Maria
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly three years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, tens of thousands of…
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
World
January 10, 2020
Puerto Rico earthquake aftermath deepens as govt seeks help
GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than 2,000 people in shelters. Nearly one million without power. Hundreds of thousands without…
Embattled governor of Puerto Rico resigns after protests
World
July 25, 2019
Embattled governor of Puerto Rico resigns after protests
Puerto Rico’s embattled governor Ricardo Rossello announced his resignation late Wednesday following two weeks of massive protests triggered by the…
Hurricanes, earthquakes estimated to cost industry $95B
World
October 20, 2017
Hurricanes, earthquakes estimated to cost industry $95B
Swiss Re, one of the world’s biggest reinsurers, estimates that Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, plus two recent earthquakes in…
As Puerto Rico awaits Hurricane Maria relief, Donald Trump takes to Twitter
World
October 1, 2017
As Puerto Rico awaits Hurricane Maria relief, Donald Trump takes to Twitter
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to laud his government’s “amazing job” after Hurricane Maria and continued to jeer at…
Renewable energy investors see opportunity in Puerto Rico’s demolished grid
Science
September 30, 2017
Renewable energy investors see opportunity in Puerto Rico’s demolished grid
Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico’s antiquated and bankrupt electrical system, leaving millions in the dark and utility crews scrambling to…
Trump praises Puerto Rico aid, mayor says it’s ‘killing us’
World
September 30, 2017
Trump praises Puerto Rico aid, mayor says it’s ‘killing us’
President Donald Trump pledged to spare no effort to help Puerto Ricans recover from Maria’s ruinous aftermath Friday even as…
Now even money is running out in storm-hit Puerto Rico
World
September 28, 2017
Now even money is running out in storm-hit Puerto Rico
First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel, gas and water became scarce. Now,…
Scope of Puerto Rico damage so wide that US aid hard to see
World
September 27, 2017
Scope of Puerto Rico damage so wide that US aid hard to see
Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Neighbors formed…
Trump says Puerto Rico in trouble after hurricane, debt ‘must be dealt with’
World
September 26, 2017
Trump says Puerto Rico in trouble after hurricane, debt ‘must be dealt with’
US President Donald Trump said on Monday Puerto Rico is in “deep trouble” after being hit by Hurricane Maria and…