The reconstruction of the island’s power grid razed by Hurricane Maria in 2017 only recently began.
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U.S.-U.K. relations enter new chapter as premier, king settle in
Meanwhile, Britain and the rest of Europe are watching to see what the midterm elections will bring for President Biden.
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For Russia’s Putin, military and diplomatic pressures mount
The hurried retreat of troops from parts of a northeast region of Ukraine, together with the rare public reservations expressed by key allies, underscored the challenges Putin faces.
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Six more coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader sex abuse suit
The allegations first centered on the gym’s founder, Scott Foster, who was found dead Aug. 22 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Depositors storm 5 banks as Lebanon’s cash crisis worsens
The break-ins reflect public anger at strict informal controls on withdrawals.
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California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
One law bill requires the state to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.
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Germany taking control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries
The move aims to help ensure continued energy supplies.
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After serious breach, Uber says services operational
The hacker got access to systems where customer data such as driver’s licenses are stored, the ride-hailing service says.
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Oktoberfest back on tap as inflation comes to a head
For Germany’s brewers, rising costs go much deeper than simply the price of a round.
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Thousands wait in cold to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II
The tide of people wanting to say goodbye to the queen has grown steadily since the public was first admitted to the hall on Wednesday.