A Chinese robot beat Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record. Should we be impressed?
By YAN ZHUANG In 2009, Usain Bolt set the men’s 100-meter dash world record of 9.58 seconds at…
PR falls to DR at Women’s NORCECA Continental Championship
Puerto Rico fell to defending champion the Dominican Republic in four sets on Sunday in its final group-stage…
Puerto Rico tops Dominican Republic in 4 sets in Final Six opener
Klistan Lawrence Vidal at the net for Puerto Rico during the host team’s opening match against the Dominican…
Vaqueros capture 18th BSN title with Game 7 win over Aguada
The Vaqueros of Bayamón won their 18th BSN championship on Sunday night with an 81-74 Game 7 victory…
Washington Post ordered to rehire fired columnist
By BENJAMIN MULLIN A private arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to rehire opinion columnist Karen Attiah, who…
Morovis entrepreneur Otero Rivera seeks CUD presidency
Sheila Otero Rivera, founder of MaxBilling-Puerto Rico By THE STAR STAFF Sheila Otero Rivera, a well‑known businesswoman from…
US military kills 2 people in attack on boat in Pacific
By ERIC SCHMITT The U.S. military killed two men in a strike against a boat in the eastern…
US unveils campaign to cripple Iran’s economy, but offers few details
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House in Washington, Aug. 20, 2026. The Trump administration announced on…
US Treasury to stick to debt auction schedule despite bigger buybacks, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury will continue with its regularly scheduled debt auctions, including for long-dated bonds, despite its move…
Florida Puerto Rican Candidates Confirm Political Involvement
Florida fielded almost two dozen candidates of Puerto Rican heritage in the 2026 primary season — but who’s…
