2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico competes during the men's decathlon pole vault at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico competes during the men's decathlon discus throw at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico is seen before the men's decathlon discus throw at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme (Rof Puerto Rico competes during the men's decathlon 110m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico prepares to start before the men's decathlon 110m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme (frontof Puerto Rico competes during the men's decathlon 110m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Ayden Owens-Delerme of Puerto Rico prepares to start before the men's decathlon 110m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Gold medalist Leo Neugebauer (C) of Germany, silver medalist Ayden Owens-Delerme (L) of Puerto Rico and bronze medalist Kyle Garland of the United States pose during the medal ceremony for the men's decathlon event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2025.

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Helena Cazaute (R) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye of France serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye of France serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (L) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (1st R) of France competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Players of France celebrate after winning the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Eva Elouga (L) and Amandine Giardino of France celebrate for scoring during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Iman Ndiaye (2nd L) and Fatoumata Fanguedou (2nd R) of France compete during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Amandha Sylves (L) of France celebrates with teammate Nina Stojiljkovic after the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Volleyball Women's World Championship - Puerto Rico vs France

Players of France celebrate during the Preliminary Phase Pool C match between Puerto Rico and France at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding 2

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Dominican Republic: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, further weakened from Category 5 to a Category 3 storm on Sunday, August 17, as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean. Erin produced gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico: Passengers Evacuate Tren Urbano After Major Power Outage

Passengers of the automated rapid transit system, Tren Urbano, in Puerto Rico evacuated the train after a power outage struck the entire islands on Wednesday, April 16.

World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing - Chin

World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing - Chin

Luis Castro Rivera of Puerto Rico jumps up during the men's high jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on March 21, 2025. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dominican Republic: Green Fireball Illuminates Night Sky

A green fireball was spotted illuminating the night sky over the Dominican Republic on Saturday, January 25. Reports indicate that the same fireball was also observed in Puerto Rico.

Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Jenniffer González Colón, Governor of Puerto Rico, arrives in the VIP viewing area in Emancipation Hall during the 2025 Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by Jasper Colt/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he exits after a news conference on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, FL, USA. Trump during remarks on Tuesday didn't acknowledge that there was any backlash over a comedian who made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico at a recent rally in New York City. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives before a news conference where he discussed his campaign status on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, FL, USA. Trump during remarks on Tuesday didn't acknowledge that there was any backlash over a comedian who made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico at a recent rally in New York City. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

Trump Speaks From Mar-A-Lago - Palm Beach

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks about his campaign during a news conference on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, FL, USA. Trump during remarks on Tuesday didn't acknowledge that there was any backlash over a comedian who made disparaging comments about Puerto Rico at a recent rally in New York City. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 11

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 7

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 8

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 10

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 9

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 3

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 4

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 6

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 5

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Bermuda: Rough Seas Hit Coastline As Hurricane Ernesto Barrels Toward Islands 2

Hurricane Ernesto is heading north toward Bermuda after passing Puerto Rico. The storm strengthened into Category 2 hurricane Thursday night, August 15. A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Ernesto Knocks Out Power, Brings Flash Flooding 2

Ernesto brought heavy rains and strong winds to Puerto Rico Wednesday, August 14 causing flash flooding as it strengthened into a hurricane. Multiple flood warnings were still in effect Wednesday evening for northern parts of the U.S. territory. The storm also knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people across the island.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 6

Tropical Storm Ernesto brought intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands on Tuesday, August 13 as it barreled through the sea. Ernesto intensified into a hurricane Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico overnight.

Puerto Rico: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Torrential Rain

Tropical Storm Ernesto brought heavy rain to eastern Puerto Rico Wednesday morning, August 14 as it passed north of the island.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 4

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 5

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 2

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 3

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WRESTLING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WRESTLING

(240811) -- PARIS, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Kiyooka Kotaro (2nd R) of Japan, silver medalist Rahman Amouzadkhalili (1st R) of Iran, bronze medalists Sebastian C Rivera (2nd L) of Puerto Rico and Islam Dudaev of Albania pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the wrestling men's freestyle 65kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 11, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Wei)

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Japan's Kotaro Kiyooka (2nd from L) poses with his gold medal for the wrestling men's freestyle 65 kilogram at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 11, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris, alongside silver medalist Rahman Amouzadkhalili (far L) of Iran and bronze medalists Islam Dudaev (far R) of Albania and Sebastian C Rivera of Puerto Rico.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WRESTLING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-WRESTLING

(240811) -- PARIS, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Kiyooka Kotaro (2nd L) of Japan, silver medalist Rahman Amouzadkhalili (1st L) of Iran, bronze medalists Sebastian C Rivera (2nd R) of Puerto Rico and Islam Dudaev of Albania pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the wrestling men's freestyle 65kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 11, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Wei)