As a new school year is set to begin this Thursday, the government has insisted that the expiration of non‑recurring federal funds will not affect hiring or essential services at the start of the school year, but the Puerto Rico Teachers Association says on-the-ground verification is indispensable. By THE STAR STAFF Leaders of the Puerto Rico Teachers Association (AMPR by its initials in Spanish) announced Monday they will closely monitor the impact of an estimated $1.2 billi

Almost 110,000 LUMA Energy customers were without electrical service as of 2:35 p.m. Monday, following the grid operator’s announcement that load shedding -- caused by generation shortfalls and the sudden shutdown of the San Juan 6 unit operated by Genera Puerto Rico -- was ongoing. (generapr.com) By THE STAR STAFF A total of 109,992 LUMA Energy customers were without electrical service as of 2:35 p.m. Monday, following the company’s announcement that load shedding -- caused

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón said the government is readying a plan for water rationing if necessary in the coming days. She said the intention is to notify residents several days in advance and to coordinate service distribution by sector in collaboration with municipalities. By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced on Monday that the government is preparing to implement a plan for scheduled water service interruptions if drought conditions persist over the

By THE STAR STAFF School Transport Providers Federation President José Rosado announced that the protest originally scheduled for Monday was postponed to allow for a meeting with Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés regarding a $17 million debt owed drivers dating back to 2021. “We have decided to give dialogue a chance and hear what solutions the secretary proposes,” Rosado stated in a written release. “However, we can no longer live on promises alone. Between one promise

Puerto Rico Police Superintendent Joseph González Falcón (Facebook via Dept de Justicia de Puerto Rico) By THE STAR STAFF The FBI has assumed jurisdiction in the homicide investigation involving Tyler Wilken, a 35‑year‑old Ohio native whose body was found three weeks ago at a beach in Luquillo, Puerto Rico Police Superintendent Joseph González Falcón confirmed on Monday. González said federal agents are assisting with the technical analysis of evidence, including data extract

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center left, walks onto the field with President Donald Trump after Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times) By ADAM CRAFTON and DAN SHELDON / The Athletic FIFA, the governing body for global soccer, and Gianni Infantino have performed a dramatic U-turn on a plot to sell a stake in the organization’s commercial and event operations after widespread con

Jassel Pérez scores two of his 32 points for Bayamón during the Vaqueros’ 122-79 drubbing of the Criollos of Caguas on Saturday night in Game 5 of the BSN Conference A Finals. By THE STAR STAFF The Vaqueros of Bayamón trounced the Criollos of Caguas 122-79 on Saturday night at Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamón to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) Conference A Finals. Bayamón dominated from the opening minute a

Suheily Rodríguez, left, won the silver medal in the women’s cross-country final on Saturday for Puerto Rico’s first-ever medal in mountain biking at the Central American and Caribbean Games. (COPUR) Basketball, handball & table tennis teams advance By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico added one silver and four bronze medals, advanced to several decisive rounds, and maintained its winning momentum in team sports on Saturday at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo

By KAREN WEISE Tech giants are setting records every few months for how much they are spending on artificial intelligence — but this time, some jitters are also growing. On Thursday, Amazon said its capital expenditures totaled $53 billion in the second quarter, up 69% from a year earlier, as it built AI data centers and other infrastructure. It joined a parade of other big tech companies, with Meta on Wednesday reporting that its costs had risen 55% from last year, while Mic