puerto rico
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Mark Cuban and Pitbull Lend Their Private Planes to Aid in Puerto Rico’s Relief Efforts
Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban and rapper Pitbull have stepped up in a major way to lend a hand in Puerto Rico’s recovery process after Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the island. Cuban loaned the team’s private plane to point guard J.J. Barea, who has family in Puerto Rico, to deliver emergency supplies.…
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Even Rihanna Is Trying to Get the Dotard to Pay Attention to Puerto Rico’s Humanitarian Crisis
Donald Trump loves ratings and attention, and he certainly doesn’t love the Constitution, which is the reason he can’t stop talking about the national anthem. On Tuesday night, he even dragged running legend Usain Bolt into the fray, tweeting out a video of the GOAT stopping an interview so that he could acknowledge “The Star-Spangled…
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A Hurricane Devastated Puerto Rico, but Donald Trump Only Cares About White People (Old Kanye Voice)
I know that it’s insane to want President Donald Trump to act presidential. I know that it’s insane to want him to stop tweeting like a boy-obsessed teen who can’t stop mean-girling. I know that it’s insane to want the president to stop emboldening and encouraging racist white hate. I also know the definition of…
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The Burgeoning Humanitarian Crisis in Puerto Rico
While the Demented Cheese-Grit-in-Chief’s war against black athletes dominates headlines and social media feeds in the United States, Puerto Rico faces an increasingly desperate situation after Hurricane Maria devastated the island Thursday. Supplies and aid are headed to the island from the U.S. mainland Monday, but without power and the ability to communicate (CNN reports…
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Disasters Raise Visibility of Latino Journalists
Spanish Speakers Cover Mexico Quake, Maria Shaun King, Formerly of Daily News, Joins Intercept Program Aims to Put 1,000 in Newsrooms Commentator Sues Fox News, Claiming Rape El Paso Editor Resigns Rather Than Make Cuts Facebook Pledges to Curb Abuse by Anti-Semites St. Louis Police Denounced for ‘Our Streets’ Chant $2 Million in Grants to…
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As Hurricane Maria Passes Through Puerto Rico, Images Stream in Showing Storm’s Devastation
Hurricane Maria’s eye passed over Puerto Rico hours ago, but early reports and footage from the island indicate that the worst may be yet to come. The dangerous storm, which hit land as a Category 4, has left the entire island—nearly 3.5 million people—without electricity, according to a number of outlets. As evening approaches, residents…
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If You’re in Hurricane Irma’s Path, Do Us a Favor: Get Out
I know, I know. You’re big. You’re strong. You ain’t no punk. I know you would never run from something named “Irma.” After all, what kind of name is Irma? Irmas bake pies. Irmas serve on the Usher Board. Irmas have furniture with lace doilies in their living rooms. But Hurricane Irma is not a…