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An endangered toad that nearly disappeared from Puerto Rico is making a comeback, thanks to conservationists rebuilding the island's forests one tree at a time. The same species even made a surprise cameo at this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
A Ridgefield eighth grader who saved one stray dog on vacation has now rescued and rehomed 40 animals in less than a year. Claire Aharon started Rock Bottom Rescue after meeting Milo, a malnourished dog in Puerto Rico who changed everything. ##
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will represent Team USA at the World Cup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico next month. Five players, including Clark, will make their competitive senior national team debuts.
Kellie Delka is Puerto Rico's only Winter Olympics athlete, and she's racing down the skeleton track in a stunning custom suit that celebrates her adopted home. The Texas native now lives and trains full time in Puerto Rico, where she also runs her own business.
Global music star Bad Bunny donated $100,000 to support cancer patients at a Puerto Rico oncology hospital through his Good Bunny Foundation. The gift is part of his broader work helping underserved communities across the island where he grew up.
When Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, some questioned whether he was an "American artist." The answer reveals a fascinating story about citizenship, sugar, and an island that's been part of America for over 125 years.
Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime stage into a joyful celebration of Puerto Rican culture, featuring Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and a powerful message of unity across the Americas. The performance blended traditional Latin sounds with modern hits while honoring his heritage and recent Grammy win.
Ricky Martin penned an emotional open letter celebrating Bad Bunny's three Grammy wins, including the first-ever Album of the Year for a fully Spanish-language album. The heartfelt message honors the Puerto Rican star for achieving global success without compromising his identity.
Three years after a devastating knee injury ended his season, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz is heading back to represent Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic. His comeback story shows how resilience and determination can triumph over even the toughest setbacks.
Xander Zayas just made boxing history in his hometown of San Juan, becoming the youngest active unified champion in the world and the first Puerto Rican to ever achieve this milestone. At just 23 years old, he's proving that big dreams and hard work can rewrite the record books.
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Winter storms revealed the wooden remains of a schooner that sank in 1890 while carrying oranges from Puerto Rico to New York. All eight crew members survived the wreck, and now nature has uncovered a piece of maritime history.
MLB All-Star Willi Castro will represent Puerto Rico for the first time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining a star-studded roster that includes Francisco Lindor and Nolan Arenado. The team kicks off tournament play at home in San Juan this March.
After a 20-year career with 435 home runs and nine All-Star appearances, Carlos Beltrán has been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Puerto Rican star overcame controversy to earn baseball's highest honor in his fourth year of eligibility.