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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Reaffirms Importance of Just Cause for Employee Terminations
Jackson Lewis
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July 10, 2025
Takeaways In the wrongful discharge case of Méndez Ruiz v. Techno Plastics Industries, Inc., the Court found an employee’s exhaustion of the 12-month Workers’ Compensation leave is not automatic grounds for a just cause termination. Puerto Rico...
Trombonist Papo Vázquez Explores Puerto Rican Roots on ‘Songs del Yucayeke’
World Music Central
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July 11, 2025
Papo Vázquez – Songs del Yucayeke (Pícaro Records, 2024) Papo Vázquez returns with his 11th album, Songs del Yucayeke, backed once again by his longtime crew, the Mighty Pirates Troubadours. This new release is a 14-track expedition through savory...
Bad Bunny's record smashing moments before his Puerto Rico residency
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Bad Bunny, Benito, El Conejo Malo – no matter what you call him, the Puerto Rican musician is an undeniable force. Since his 2018 debut album, he’s used his singular songs, bold fashion and social activism to amass a worldwide fandom and set...
'Intentional scare tactic,' say community leaders after feds swarm Puerto Rican museum
WANE - Indiana
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July 10, 2025
CHICAGO (WGN) — Local leaders are speaking out after they say federal agents entered Chicago's National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and refused to show a badge or identification. Nexstar's WGN was informed that several federal agents...
What Were Federal Agents Doing at a Puerto Rican Museum in Chicago?
Hyperallergic
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July 10, 2025
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LeBron James confirms that he is in Puerto Rico to see Bad Bunny in concert
Metro World News
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July 10, 2025
The NBA superstar and player for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, confirmed on Thursday that he is in Puerto Rico to attend one of Bad Bunny’s concerts. It was through his X account (formerly known as Twitter) that the basketball star shared...
LeBron James is preparing something big with Bad Bunny after revealing a secret plan in Puerto Rico
MARCA
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July 10, 2025
Actualizado 10/07/2025 - 10:53 CDT LeBron James took to social media to unveil an unexpected talent that sent fans into a frenzy. His surprise message was addressed to none other than global music sensation Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito...
Dot Ai Begins Production at its New Puerto Rico Manufacturing Facility
Manufacturing Tomorrow
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Dot Ai has launched production at its new facility in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, where it will manufacture industrial-grade smart asset tags and the ZiM Bridge for global customers to meet rising demand for AI-powered asset tracking technology. Dot...
Don’t Have Tickets to Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency? Here’s How to Win a Trip
REMEZCLA
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July 10, 2025
Bad Bunny fans are getting a shot at free tickets to his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency in Puerto Rico. JetBlue launched a sweepstakes to win a trip to San Juan to see the Puerto Rican superstar in concert. Bad Bunny is going to kick off his...
CAL announces non-stop service between Dominica & Puerto Rico
St. Vincent Times
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July 10, 2025
Caribbean Airlines announces that effective August 15, 2025, customers will enjoy non-stop service between Dominica and Puerto Rico, up to 3 times weekly. Additionally, the airline has increased non-stop flights between Dominica and Trinidad as...
Outrage in Chicago After Immigration Agents Show Up at Puerto Rican Museum
Democracy Now!
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Community leaders and officials in Chicago have condemned the presence of federal immigration agents at the city’s National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Tuesday. The museum is scheduled to host an arts festival over the weekend amid...
Puerto Rican museum staff on 'high alert' after DHS agents visited ahead of Chicago festival
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Concerns are growing at a Chicago museum celebrating the city's Puerto Rican heritage. On Tuesday, staff of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture said agents who appeared to be with the Department of Homeland...
Two Aces Volleyball Players selected for U21 Puerto Rico National Team
WFIE - Indiana
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July 10, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - We just talked UE volleyball’s schedule release, and they’ve got more exciting news to add! Joseda Caraballo and Ainoah Cruz will be playing for the Puerto Rico U21 National Team! They will play in the Women’s U21 World...
Artworks of former, current PDLs featured in Makati special auction
Inquirer
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July 12, 2025
Bagong Buhay Group of Artists logo. Photo from BAGA Facebook page. MANILA, Philippines — Artworks produced by current and former persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will be featured in a special action with Leon Gallery in Makati next week. The...
‘Merging Roots’: Combining Cuban, Puerto Rican, and New Orleans jazz at Summer Beats
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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July 10, 2025
The First Works Summer Beats concert series takes place at Roger Williams Park this summer with a variety of acts performing at the Boathouse Lawn every other week. FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: The William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca Sextet:...
Federal officers’ presence at Puerto Rican museum draws criticism, stokes deportation fears
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
The federal agents on the screen wore black as they entered the museum’s doors. One briefly spoke to a staff member before walking down the hallway and out of the camera’s view, leaving the employees at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and...
Caribbean Airlines Announces Non-Stop Flights To Dominica From Puerto Rico
Antigua News Room
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July 9, 2025
Caribbean Airlines announces that effective August 15, 2025, customers will enjoy non-stop service between Dominica and Puerto Rico, up to 3 times weekly. Additionally, the airline has increased non-stop flights between Dominica and Trinidad as...
From Puerto Rico to Okokomaiko — Yemi Alade Rides for Her Day Ones in “My Padi”
Bella Naija
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July 9, 2025
Yemi Alade is back with the visuals for her soulful track, “My Padi,” and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to text your closest friend just to say, “thank you for being you.” Performed in a brightly lit room with nothing but a mic hanging...
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Surveyed by Federal Agents Ahead of Festivals, Elected Officials Say
Borderless
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July 9, 2025
The incident comes days ahead of a string of community events, including Barrio Arts Fest on July 12-13, Colombian Fest on July 18-20, and Fiesta Boricua in August. These events often draw large crowds. During the incident, museum staff alleged...
After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
HUMBOLDT PARK — Elected officials and neighbors gathered at the National Puerto Rican Museum Wednesday to denounce a recent surprise visit from federal agents to the museum, an action that has sparked fear ahead of upcoming Latino festivals....