um, Steve Kornacki sounds bad, is MS NOW having audio issues?
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In 2026, the University of Puerto Rico finds itself in the deepest institutional crisis since the imposition of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico.
Sin U no hay PR: The crisis in the University of Puerto Rico, in context - Pasquines
In 2026, the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) finds itself in the deepest institutional crisis since the imposition of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. This is not because…
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#2026Elections Result: Janelle Sarauw will be the Democratic nominee for congressional delegate of the US Virgin Islands.
#2026Elections Result: Stacey Plaskett and Milton Potter are poised to win the Democratic nomination for governor and lieutenant governor of the US Virgin Islands.
#2026Elections Result: Therese Terlaje and Sabina Perez advance to the general election as the Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor in Guam.
So he's gonna fire Jeanine Pirro now, right? She should also be disbarred for the clownery.
#Bocaito: The Center Square on the tax fight in Puerto Rico that could impact the territory's recovery funds.
Puerto Rico recovery taxes draw scrutiny from oversight board, taxpayer advocates - Pasquines
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The Donna Frett-Gregory Movement is presenting itself as a team with the record—not just the rhetoric—to deliver.
Frett-Gregory and Moorehead in US Virgin Islands governor's race with call to end "the cabal" - Pasquines
Former Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory (D) and St. Croix educator Rodney Moorehead announced their joint candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor of the United States Virgin Islands at a…
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Donald Trump is the most corrupt president in our nation’s history.
Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation
Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.
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The Puerto Rico government will declare a state of emergency due to worsening drought conditions, enabling critical resources for affected communities. 1.pasqu.in/YxRA6V
Gobierno declarará un estado de emergencia en todo Puerto Rico por la sequía
La gobernadora Jenniffer González urgió a la ciudadanía a ser prudente con el uso del agua potable
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#TBT: Lawrence W. Cramer, newly appointed governor of the Virgin Islands, appeared before the Senate Territories Committee for questioning on his fitness for office in Washington, DC, on July 30, 1935.
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. argues for easier ballot access and more voter choice in elections in this #opinion piece.
Let the people decide: Protecting ballot access and voter choice in the US Virgin Islands - Pasquines
By Albert Bryan, Jr. “We elect the best people who run.” That is a personal adage I have come to believe over the years. In the past, I was one of those people who would be deeply disappointed at the…
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That smelly seaweed piling up on beaches isn't just ruining your vacation—it's a growing environmental concern. Blooms of sargassum are becoming a self-sustaining phenomenon, driven by climate change and nutrient pollution. Here's why ocean researchers say the blooms are becoming harder to stop.
BREAKING WSJ: The Trump admin plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans — a move that could leave many seniors facing higher rates for their prescription coverage next year.
Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy
Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.
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A charity aimed at teaching civics to children has raised concerns about financial misappropriation, affecting public trust and civic education in the US. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead.
Nick Adams’ Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness has brought in millions in donations and helped him land a State Department appointment, but records show there is almost no indication FLAG...
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Residents in San Juan protest ongoing water supply issues, demanding urgent solutions from local authorities. The crisis affects multiple communities across Puerto Rico. 1.pasqu.in/sc57cS
“Las cosas no han cambiado”: sanjuaneros convocan protesta por crisis de agua junto a otros pueblos afectados
Se manifestarán el 4 de agosto frente a las oficinas centrales de la AAA en San Juan
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The goal for the most searched topic in all five US territories in June of 2026 goes to the FIFA World Cup.
Google Trends in the US territories: June 2026 - Pasquines
This is our monthly series examining the top Google Trends in the US Territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Trends data…
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BREAKING NYT: Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states "based solely" on whether they backed Trump in the 2024 election.
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Taking away someone's food and medicine makes you responsible for their death
#TBT: The Second Battle of Guam occurred from July 21 to August 10, 1944. By July 23, United States forces had successfully pushed inland from their Assan and Agat beachheads and began capturing vital heights, including Mount Alifan, while encountering fierce Japanese resistance and banzai charges.
American Samoa remains at the crux of decisions on how to balance economic opportunities and environmental protection of marine resources, often with little input.
The fight over fishing access in Rose Atoll, American Samoa's most protected waters, in context - Pasquines
The future of fishing access around Rose Atoll is uncertain after the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council voted in March to restore commercial fishing access to waters surrounding the…
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Plaskett Potter HQ are presenting themselves as a team that can bring experience and change to the territory.
Plaskett and Potter enter US Virgin Islands governor's race with "People Powered, Ready to Deliver" campaign - Pasquines
On April 20, 2026, in St. Croix, the United States Virgin Islands’ Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett (D) and Senate President Milton Potter (D) announced their joint candidacy for governor and…
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The two summits brought renewed attention to an ongoing question in Puerto Rican politics: is statehood or independence the better solution for Puerto Rico?
Statehood summit and counter-protest in DC reflect Puerto Rico's divided status debate - Pasquines
From March 3 to 5, the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, Governor Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R), and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration held the first annual Puerto Rico Equality and…
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#TBT: Born April 16, 1866, José de Diego y Martínez was a Puerto Rican statesman, journalist, poet, lawyer, and advocate for Puerto Rico's political autonomy in union with Spain and later for independence from the United States. He passed away on July 16, 1918.
Whoever approved the new Microsoft Outlook composer interface should be fired and never allowed to work in software again.
Proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid programs could significantly affect healthcare access and costs for US citizens. Stay informed and engage with policymakers. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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The White House has received more than 340,000 comments on rules many researchers fear would politicize science. https://scim.ag/4fiHIWi
U.S. researchers outraged at proposed changes to federal grants
White House receives 340,000 comments on rules many fear would politicize science
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