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Coast Guard medevac off Celebrity Apex near Puerto Rico successfully evacuated a 65-year-old passenger.
The rescue used a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk and a rescue swimmer for the assessment.
The medevac occurred about 24 nautical miles north of Arecibo, with sunrise timing.
The patient and his wife were transported to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan for care.
Celebrity Apex was sailing from St. Kitts to Port Canaveral, Florida, when the rescue occurred.
Lt. Alberto Raymond credited the teamwork behind the successful patient transport.
Coast Guard officials thanked ship crews and San Juan units for their roles in the operation.
Officials released the timeline after a sunrise medevac was approved and arranged.
The rescue highlights ongoing coast guard capabilities in maritime emergency responses.

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GAO finds Puerto Rico tax incentives could amount to hundreds of millions in annual lost federal revenue, prompting IRS oversight.
IRS data gaps hinder enforcement as Puerto Rico and IRS lacked updated residency and tax compliance data.
GAO notes two major hurricanes and other crises affected Puerto Rico’s economic indicators since 2012.
Critics argue incentives widen wealth inequality and drain federal funds for programs like Social Security and Medicare.
GAO mentions ongoing independent probes into oversight by the Senate Finance Committee in 2024.
Incentives under Act 20 and Act 22 aim to attract businesses and individuals with tax breaks like 4% corporate tax or 100% exemptions on certain gains.
GAO notes Puerto Rico’s economy showed little or no growth since 2012 despite incentives.
Puerto Rico tightened compliance and raised donation requirements to bolster local benefits from incentives.
GAO provides a mixed view on jobs and tax revenue generated by Act 20 and Act 22.
GAO highlights an ongoing debate: economic benefits vs. fiscal costs.

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Puerto Rico files to cancel the Luma contract over unmet promises and ongoing outages.
Governor González accuses Luma of failure to deliver the expected reliability and accountability.
Luma says it is exploring legal options and remains committed to the energy transition.
The lawsuit coincides with hearings on Luma and Genera PR fee requests and potential rate increases.
Luma asserts measurable progress but acknowledges more work remains.
González appointed an energy czar to pursue termination if warranted.
The government cites nearly $11 billion in federal funds for grid work.
Opponents demand accountability for a service as essential as electricity.
Residents face potential higher bills amid ongoing outages and reconstructions.
The dispute follows years of grid neglect and debt restructuring efforts.

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The piece centers on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's near $50,000 spending spree tied to events and venues.
The report notes the concert venue rental is part of the cited expenses in question.
The article portrays the spending as a focal point amid ongoing scrutiny of congressional finances.
The piece emphasizes public interest in how funds are used for official or political activities.
No direct quote is presented here; the summary reflects the narrative of the source.
The report is structured to highlight the latest development before providing background context.
The article ties expenses to potential political implications for Ocasio-Cortez.
The report references the broader discussion around transparency in government spending.
The article is published by the New York Post and features video content.
The piece uses a headline that signals a detailed look into the spending spree.

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