Puerto Rico's power is back on — but outages are still happening. Business owners say it's a struggle to recover.

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The power was out in San Juan — seen here — and throughout the rest of Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve and beyond. It's back, but the energy company warns there could be more service interruptions.

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I moved to Puerto Rico for the entrepreneurial scene and I love it — except for the constant power outages

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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Ryan Pamplin, who lives in Puerto Rico with his wife and 19-month-old son, is frustrated by the island's frequent power outages.

Ryan Pamplin

Puerto Rico is mostly without power after a huge electricity outage swept the island — and it could take 2 days to fix

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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A power outage on New Year's Eve plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness.

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Elon Musk boosts Trump at rally underscored by racist rhetoric as Beyoncé rallies behind Harris

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy

Elon Musk voiced his support for Donald Trump at a New York City campaign rally Sunday, but the event was underscored by crude and racist commentary from other speakers. Meanwhile, celebrities like Beyoncé and Michelle Obama are backing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.

Trump's chaotic Madison Square Garden rally could muddy his closing economic pitch — and give Democrats a last-minute chance to shake up the race

Tech Insider : Politics
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe
The comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a series of offensive remarks during a speech at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally.

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The IRS has failed to police the huge tax breaks offered by Puerto Rico, whistleblower claims

Tech Insider : Economy
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A whistleblower says the IRS hasn't been policing the abuse of tax breaks offered to new residents of Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rican tax breaks are luring wealthy newcomers. A millennial says that's bad news for members of her generation with dreams of careers and homeownership.

Tech Insider : Economy
Houses in San Juan Puerto Rico
The median price for houses in San Juan, Puerto Rico is nearly $1 million.

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I moved to Puerto Rico from New Jersey with my partner. Rent is cheaper, the weather is warmer, and we plan to stay.

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Jarrell Chalmers, left, and Jose Diaz.

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A tax expert shares the misconceptions and hidden costs the wealthy face when moving to Puerto Rico for tax breaks

Tech Insider : Economy
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Many mainlanders are drawn to the beauty of Puerto Rico and the tax breaks.

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What it takes to become a resident of Puerto Rico to gain the tax breaks, and what you'd have to give up

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Woman on the beach in Puerto Rico.
The beaches are just one reason to move to Puerto Rico.

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