Texas recorded its first locally acquired case of dengue fever this year, state public-health officials said this week. The case was reported in Cameron County, which sits on the Texas-Mexico border with a population of around 425,000 and includes the city of Brownsville. Mosquitos carry the potentially deadly virus. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Last year, the state … Read more
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe refused to apologize for his controversial joke in which he referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” — but he admitted then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally wasn’t the best place for that particular routine. Hinchcliffe, whose “garbage” comment sparked widespread outrage in the week leading up … Read more
It’s politics 101: do not hire an insult comic to perform at a rally in the waning days of the election. But the Trumposphere writes their own rules — at times to their own detriment. And booking Tony Hinchcliffe — a comedian whose particular skill is ruthlessly roasting anyone with a pulse — to perform … Read more
Most people don’t bring their passports with them when flying domestically, but one traveler discovered that might be a mistake. In a video posted by @ItalianKate on TikTok, she filmed another passenger (@griptape_ on TikTok) as he explained how their flight from Puerto Rico to Miami ended up with them stranded in an airplane terminal. … Read more
A British content creator on vacation in Bali thought she had come down with the flu — but she had actually contracted dengue fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal if left untreated. “I genuinely thought I had the flu, and I was expecting it to go fairly quickly,” Emma Cox, … Read more
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has joined nearby islands in declaring a public health emergency after a spike in cases of dengue fever. The health department reports there have been more than 540 cases so far this year, which is a 350% increase when compared to activity over the last five years. “This year, dengue cases have exceeded … Read more
Pack your bags, my babies. Now that Punxsutawney Phil has decreed that the end of winter is near, attention turns to how to spend spring break this year. Fun fact: the rites of revelry that are spring break can be traced back to ancient Greece and the early spring festival of Anthesteria. Dedicated to Dionysus, … Read more
It’s good to be king? A new report has found New Orleans to be the top spring break destination of 2024 — and the most dangerous. The Saints-loving Who Dat Louisiana city — known for raucous Mardi Gras parties and frisky Bourbon Street — saw 931,680 spring break-related searches from February to May 2023, according … Read more
She’s Icon-ic. The largest cruise ship in the world — Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — has yet to welcome her first paying guests, but she’s already making waves in the Caribbean. Today, locals and visitors in Ponce, Puerto Rico, were granted a sneak peek at the 1,198 foot-long, 250.800-gigaton pleasure cruiser, which some have … Read more
The Father, the Son and Daddy Yankee. The Puerto Rican rapper, 46, has seemingly decided to retire from reggaeton music to embrace his faith in Jesus Christ. The “Despacito” singer held his farewell tour, La Meta (The Goal), on Dec. 3 in his home country and announced his decision to depart from the music genre … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We’ve got good news for people who love Bad Bunny. The popular Puerto Rican rapper — who is pulling double duty as the host and musical guest on “Saturday … Read more
All it takes is a 15-minute flight and 8 miles of open ocean to lose the crowds, cruise ships and cookie-cutter chain resorts. Now, you’re in Vieques, a tiny islet off “mainland” Puerto Rico. It’s a dose of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean that time forgot. For decades, most of the island was essentially cut off from … Read more
Love is permeating the air. Miss Puerto Rico Fabiola Valentín, 22, and Miss Argentina Mariana Varela, 26, are baring their love in this sapphic advertisement for Fenty. The Rihanna-led cosmetics company posted the clip titled “Come Smell Me” on the brand’s official Instagram account Tuesday. “‘Sweet but soft at the same time.’ @fabiolavalentinpr and @marianajvarela give us the … Read more
Father knows breast. It’s safe to say this couple’s tropical vacation didn’t suck — even though the husband spent most of it sucking milk out of his wife’s boobs. Mom of four Janelle McAloon revealed that she was forced to breastfeed her hubby Joshua during a would-be romantic getaway to Puerto Rico because she forgot her … Read more
Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico revealed they married in secret — after admitting they’ve been “privately” dating for two years. Former Miss Argentina Mariana Varela, 26, and one-time Miss Puerto Rico Fabiola Valentín, 22, originally met in 2020 during the Miss Grand International competition. Both ended up in the Top 10 of MGI. The … Read more