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Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs
A chaotic back-and-forth over President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans has farmers, activists, organizations and businesses wondering whether they will receive the funding they rely on. It's funding that among many other things is being used to address...
Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne
Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...
Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne
Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...
Puerto Rico natural resources chief grilled over order to shelve probe targeting governor's in-laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico senators grilled the island’s newly designated natural resources chief on Tuesday after critics rebuked his recent decision to shelve a probe into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area. The investigation targeted alleged...
US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it was setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels. The funding includes the closing of a $585 million loan...
Federal grand jury indicts a US tourist accused of burning down businesses in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A tourist from Missouri accused of burning down a hotel and other businesses in southwestern Puerto Rico earlier this month in a high-profile case that sparked a backlash against unruly visitors in the U.S. territory was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury. ...
Puerto Rico's chief for natural resources shelves investigation targeting governor's in-laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new natural resources secretary has shelved an investigation into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area on the island’s southwest coast, sparking an outcry. The administrative order, published late on Thursday, comes...
US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Friday in Puerto Rico that the U.S. territory needs more power generation as it struggles to recover from a recent massive blackout. It was Granholm’s last official visit to the island as many worry what...
Walgreens tops Wall Street's expectations as drugstore chain continues turnaround plan
Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter and gave Wall Street some positive vibes on the drugstore chain's plan to revive its struggling business. Company shares soared Friday after leaders told analysts they have made progress improving one of the biggest...
Puerto Rico's new governor appoints an energy czar to tackle the island's power crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor appointed a so-called energy czar on Wednesday to help pull the U.S. territory out of a power-supply crisis. The nomination of Josué Colón comes days after a massive blackout hit the island, leaving nearly all its 3.2...
