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Florida leads the nation (again) in Obamacare enrollment
Open enrollment for 2025 health insurance coverage began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. Health insurance coverage took effect Jan. 1 for consumers who enrolled by Dec. 15. Health insurance coverage takes effect Feb. 1 for those who enroll by Jan. 15.
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Puerto Rico Gov. González appoints energy chief to tackle blackout, power grid crisis
Last year, the average duration of power interruptions per client in Puerto Rico increased by nearly 20% to 1,432 minutes a year, far above the established benchmark of 102 minutes.
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Voto Latino calls Meta’s decision to end fact-checking ‘dangerous step backward’
In the press release Voto Latino called on Meta to reinstate measures to combat disinformation and hate speech, and urged lawmakers and regulators to hold social media platforms accountable
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From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January
About half of US adults consider taking a break from drinking after the holidays in what is known as Dry January. Here’s what you need to know.
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Explore 10 of the oldest buildings in Florida
From the state’s largest cigar factory to a 350-year-old military fort, the oldest buildings in Florida contain multitudes of history.
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Puerto Rico swears in Jenniffer González Colón as new governor days after major blackout
A lone protester, with her face covered, interrupted the Mass at Parroquia Santa Teresita in San Juan. She yelled, “Jenniffer, we came for you. Puerto is without power.”
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Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
Nearly 90% of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were left in the dark, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution.
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10 music festivals coming to Florida in 2025
Catch jaw-dropping live sets from international stars of merengue, salsa, electronic music, and more at these 10 Florida music festivals.
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From Parrandas to Patron Saint Festivals: Puerto Rico’s Timeless Traditions
Some Puerto Rican traditions are so deeply rooted that, regardless of trends or the passage of time, they continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
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From Roberto Clemente to the Dupont Plaza’s fire: Puerto Rico’s unforgettable December tragedies
These are some of the most significant moments in the island’s history that disrupted the holiday season.
