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Revealed: NJ’s Most Desired Vacation Destination
New Jersey is a top vacation destination, but where do Garden State residents dream of going more than anywhere else? What Is The Top Vacation Destination For New Jersey Residents? Vacation season is upon us, and we all need a break from our...

Puerto Rican man sentenced for cocaine trafficking using jet skis
Merrick B. Garland, Chief Judge | WikipediaMerrick B. Garland, Chief Judge | Wikipedia St. Thomas, USVI – Emanuel Rodriguez Rodriguez, a 34-year-old from Puerto Rico, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison and five years of supervised release...

St. Peters woman admits burning down 3 businesses while vacationing in Puerto Rico
Prosecutors had accused Danielle Bertothy of returning to a bar that she had been kicked out of, dousing it in gasoline and setting it on fire. PUERTO RICO, — A St. Peters woman accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed three...

Venezuelan Little League team denied travel visas to US for World Series
A Little League team from Venezuela was denied entry to the United States for the Senior League Baseball World Series, according to Little League International. The Cacique Mara team from Maracaibo was “unfortunately unable to obtain the...

Rap superstar Bad Bunny’s concert residency sparks tourism boom and pride in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, July 23 — The day before Bad Bunny kicked off his blockbuster residency that’s expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Puerto Rico while showcasing its rich culture, he posted a simple message: “Shop local.” The ethos is...

Ro Khanna addresses healthcare costs and Puerto Rican self-determination in recent posts
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th district in Congress, recently addressed issues of healthcare affordability, Puerto Rican self-determination, and congressional proceedings through a series of posts on his social...

Superstar Bad Bunny brings tourism surge to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs on stage during his 30-concert residency opening at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 11, 2025. Agence France-Presse SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The day before Bad Bunny kicked off his...

The World’s Worst Tourist Traps in 2025, According to Visitor Reviews
Whether it’s the crowds, the cleanliness, the noise, long lines, or price gouging, some of the world’s best known tourist attractions just don’t live up to the hype—and a new analysis by eSIM company Nomad has unearthed where the world’s worst...

The 2025 QSR 50: Fast Food’s Leading Annual Report
Each year, the QSR 50 provides a data-driven ranking of the largest quick-service restaurant chains in the U.S., offering insight into the strategies shaping the fast-food industry. The latest edition reveals a sector defined by resilience,...

"MLB should be making noise about this" - Fans furious after Venezuela Little League team gets denied US travel visas for World Series
The MLB has a large population of players from Latin America, notably from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Almost all of them played baseball from an early age, with the Little League being the platform where their big league...

Puerto Rico's secret travel weapon? Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny's music and promotion of Puerto Rico have transformed the island into a desirable travel destination. The focus of tourism is shifting from transactional trips to transformative experiences. Culture and identity are now driving forces in...

St. Johns County has rescued 20K American flags; here’s a list of where you can retire worn flags
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County has saved its 20,000th American flag from the trash through its American Flag Rescue Program, which began in 2019 to ensure proper flag retirement. The program, initiated by Chris Benjamin of the St. Johns...

Kylian Mbappé dances and sings to the rhythm of Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico
French footballer Kylian Mbappé was the most recent guest at Bad Bunny’s residency at the Coliseum of Puerto Rico, José Miguel Agrelot. Both Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi were at the “country house” that was recreated as part of the series of 30...

New federal ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ could affect Puerto Rico’s tourism industry
A new federal $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” will apply to nonimmigrant visa holders entering the United States.(Credit: Yurii Tymchuk | Dreamstime.com) Tucked into the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Act” is a provision that could affect Puerto...

Natasha Lyonne Recalls a New Year’s Day on a Beach in Puerto Rico with Her Dog, Rootbeer
“A few years ago I went to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to visit my friend [the director] Ángel Manuel Soto. Rootbeer—that’s my dog—came with me. On New Year's Day a big group of us went to the beach—I’m intentionally trying to avoid telling you which...

GVSU's Alaina Diaz takes next step toward Olympic dream in Puerto Rico
Grand Valley State's Alaina Diaz has dreams of representing Puerto Rico in the Olympics. Diaz took her first international step toward that goal last week by participating in the Puerto Rican Track and Field Championships. "Getting the chance to...

Venezuelan youth baseball team denied travel visas to U.S. for tournament
A Venezuelan youth baseball team will not participate in the Senior League World Series because it was denied travel visas to the U.S., Little League International said Friday. The team, Cacique Mara, reached the championship round of the...

A Multi-Million Dollar Expansion, All-Inclusive Resorts and More South New and Renovated Updates
From St. Lucia to Tulsa, discover the latest hotel openings, brand transformations and major renovations boosting meetings and incentive travel across the Caribbean, Florida, Texas, Louisiana and beyond. Caribbean Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa is...

'Class war': outsiders moving to Puerto Rico trigger displacement
Gloria Cuevas thought she would live forever in her pink, century-old house on Puerto Rico's west coast -- but then her landlord decided to transform the home into an Airbnb. Cuevas left her home -- now purple and split in two -- and her beloved...
Blue Origin to launch 6 people to space: When is liftoff, how to watch livestream
A cryptocurrency billionaire and five others are set to become the latest passengers to board a Blue Origin spacecraft for a brief flight high above Earth's atmosphere. Blue Origin, the spaceflight company owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff...