Capital city of Puerto Rico, a historic port and UNESCO site
Puerto Rico’s northeast faces 48-hour water rationing as heat persists. Officials warn that outages are spreading and infrastructure remains underfunded, with government and lawmakers pressing for accountability amid protests and protests.
Bird strikes have contributed to a high-profile helicopter crash in New York and a separate investigation into a long-dunken 1952 disaster. Authorities say birds struck helicopters during low-altitude flights, prompting safety reviews and potential flight-restrictions. Investigations have highlighted the risk to urban sightseeing and the need for clearer safety procedures.
The Pan Am Clipper Endeavor has been located deep in the Atlantic—two stories in one: the wreckage confirms what historians knew and shows how safety measures implemented over decades have saved lives in air travel.
Puerto Rico’s water rationing remains in effect for 48-hour cycles across San Juan and surrounding municipalities as drought and aging infrastructure strain supplies. Officials have not set an end date, while water trucks prioritize hospitals and elder care. The crisis, driven by dry weather and underinvestment in the water system, persists into August 2026.
Puerto Rico faces severe drought with over a third of the island in extreme conditions and 30% in severe drought. San Juan has seen record drought and heat; authorities have activated water-rationing programs, while the U.S. Virgin Islands have declared a drought disaster. Farmers report losses as hydroponics and soil crops wither, and infrastructure struggles compound the crisis.
Federal prosecutors allege that a gang known as Los Baja Deo trafficked fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, generating nearly $50 million and driving violence. The operation involved drug distribution through public housing, use of the USPS, and violence to protect the conspiracy. The DOJ seeks assets totaling about $49.7 million.
The Menudo reunion tour is launching with a seven-member lineup spanning generations, led by Rene Farrait, Roy Rossello, Raymond Acevedo, Sergio Gonzales, Ralphy Rodriguez, Ruben Gomez and Robert Avellanet. The tour runs from Oct. 10 in Los Angeles to Dec. 12 in San Juan, with plans for high-energy performances and updated choreography.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 has overrun the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane struck multiple vehicles on a road beside the airport, killing five people and injuring at least five others. The NTSB has dispatched investigators and the FAA has grounded flights at the airport.
An Amazon Air cargo flight overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles and causing multiple fatalities. Investigators have recovered flight records and are examining weather, speed, and crew actions. Two runways remain closed as the response and probe continue.
Amazon has paused operations with 21 Air, the carrier operating Flight 7598, following a fatal Sept. 6 crash at Miami International Airport. Investigators are reviewing the carrier’s maintenance logs, operations and weather conditions as part of the NTSB inquiry. Five people in a van died; five others were injured. The pilots survived with minor injuries. The incident prompted Amazon to shift carriers to other providers while the probe continues.