William-Jose Velez Gonzalez
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🇵🇷 he/him, BME Grad; Founder and editor in chief of @pasquines.us where we cover the US territories, comms lead at research.childrensnational.org where we make breakthrough discoveries for kids, 🏳️🌈 Lydia's brother on Love is Blind S5
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Our reporting serves our islands—and your donation makes it possible. #NewsMatch 2025 is live, and three matching funds will amplify your gift all season. Support independent coverage of the United States territories today. Donate now → pasquines.us/donate-for-n...
Proud to kick off #NewsMatch season. This year, thanks to three matching funds, your $1 becomes $4. If our coverage has informed you about Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, I hope you’ll join me in supporting the work that makes it possible.
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The emergence of metasurfaces offers new avenues for bioelectronics and biomedical implants, paving the way for enhanced healthcare solutions and patient outcomes.
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Metasurfaces Revolutionize Bioelectronics and Biomedical Implants
In a groundbreaking stride toward the future of biomedical technology, researchers have unveiled an innovative paradigm that intersects photonics with bioelectronics, promising transformative impacts
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November 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The emergence of metasurfaces offers new avenues for bioelectronics and biomedical implants, paving the way for enhanced healthcare solutions and patient outcomes.
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Research on protein-based biomaterials opens new avenues in biomedical applications, potentially transforming therapeutic and regenerative medicine practices.
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Engineering complexity into protein-based biomaterials for biomedical applications
Protein-based biomaterials are becoming increasingly prevalent in biomedical applications that treat and prevent disease. This Perspective examines the evolution of techniques used to build and design...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Research on protein-based biomaterials opens new avenues in biomedical applications, potentially transforming therapeutic and regenerative medicine practices.
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Stay informed on the latest updates in election policy and how it affects your voting rights. Engage in your civic duty by understanding the changes coming.
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 21, 2025 - Ballotpedia News
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 21, 2025
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November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Stay informed on the latest updates in election policy and how it affects your voting rights. Engage in your civic duty by understanding the changes coming.
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EPA reopens comment period on lead smelting emissions standards impacting air quality. Citizens can submit feedback by Dec 8, 2025.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
EPA reopens comment period on lead smelting emissions standards impacting air quality. Citizens can submit feedback by Dec 8, 2025.
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Trump smiling at Zohran Mamdani the way Zohran Mamdani always smiles except at Trump.
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Trump smiling at Zohran Mamdani the way Zohran Mamdani always smiles except at Trump.
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Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V: The Death of the Earl, by Simon François Ravenet, after William Hogarth, 1745, 📸 by @evanvucci
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Marriage A-la-Mode, Plate V: The Death of the Earl, by Simon François Ravenet, after William Hogarth, 1745, 📸 by @evanvucci
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes revisions to habitat designation regulations, impacting conservation efforts and community involvement.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes revisions to habitat designation regulations, impacting conservation efforts and community involvement.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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Proud to kick off #NewsMatch season. This year, thanks to three matching funds, your $1 becomes $4. If our coverage has informed you about Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, I hope you’ll join me in supporting the work that makes it possible.
Our reporting serves our islands—and your donation makes it possible. #NewsMatch 2025 is live, and three matching funds will amplify your gift all season. Support independent coverage of the United States territories today. Donate now → pasquines.us/donate-for-n...
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Proud to kick off #NewsMatch season. This year, thanks to three matching funds, your $1 becomes $4. If our coverage has informed you about Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, I hope you’ll join me in supporting the work that makes it possible.
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#TBT: Blown off course during his 1493–1496 voyage, Christopher Columbus encountered Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, on November 14, 1493. A boat was sent ashore to the island, the crew of which was met by the native Amerindians. Their encounter quickly erupted into violence.
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#TBT: Blown off course during his 1493–1496 voyage, Christopher Columbus encountered Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, on November 14, 1493. A boat was sent ashore to the island, the crew of which was met by the native Amerindians. Their encounter quickly erupted into violence.
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Mistakes made in Puerto Rico following Maria, and some successes, hold important lessons for Jamaica.
4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa - Pasquines
By Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood, and other debris left…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Mistakes made in Puerto Rico following Maria, and some successes, hold important lessons for Jamaica.
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This article discusses the vital role of immigrant healthcare workers in the US, emphasizing their contribution amidst challenging immigration policies that impact the healthcare industry.
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Immigrant Health Care Workers Vital Despite U.S. Immigration Policies
As America’s population ages, immigrants will play a significant role in providing health care to Americans, according to new research.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This article discusses the vital role of immigrant healthcare workers in the US, emphasizing their contribution amidst challenging immigration policies that impact the healthcare industry.
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The rising costs of Medicare Part B premiums and private health insurance highlight critical challenges in healthcare affordability, impacting millions of Americans.
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Medicare Part B premiums are rising. So are private health insurance costs.
Presented by the American Association for Cancer Research — People are going to be paying more for health insurance next year. {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare Part B premiu…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The rising costs of Medicare Part B premiums and private health insurance highlight critical challenges in healthcare affordability, impacting millions of Americans.
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New research emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI usage within journalism, urging citizens to become informed about AI's role in news delivery.
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AI research with LMA newsrooms’ audiences reinforces need for transparency - Trusting News
New research from newsrooms participating in the LMA's AI Community Journalism Lab reinforces previous Trusting News research on AI
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New research emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI usage within journalism, urging citizens to become informed about AI's role in news delivery.
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Whether through improved federal coordination or expanded local resilience, the hope remains that future shutdowns will no longer threaten the essential services that millions of Americans, on and off the mainland United States, depend on.
United States government shutdown disrupts US territories - Pasquines
On the night of September 30, the United States government went into shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years. This was the result of the Senate’s inability to pass the House-approved…
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November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Whether through improved federal coordination or expanded local resilience, the hope remains that future shutdowns will no longer threaten the essential services that millions of Americans, on and off the mainland United States, depend on.
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The appointments are an ongoing effort by the American Samoan government aimed at preserving Samoan cultural identity.
New members appointed to Samoan Language Commission - Pasquines
On September 24, 2025, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) announced new appointed members for the Samoan Language Commission of American Samoa. The Commission now includes educators, chiefs, and…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The appointments are an ongoing effort by the American Samoan government aimed at preserving Samoan cultural identity.
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Guam faces a mental health crisis as recent data shows a high suicide rate, prompting a summit to address the urgent need for support and services.
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High suicide rate: Summit looks into state of mental health on Guam
Since the 2022 implementation of the 988 lifeline, Guam has seen more than 30,000 crisis interactions, according to 988 Lifeline for Guam project coordinator Jesse Libby.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Guam faces a mental health crisis as recent data shows a high suicide rate, prompting a summit to address the urgent need for support and services.
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A proposed bill in Guam could increase the minimum wage from $9.25 to over $11, impacting local workers and the economy.
Bill would raise minimum wage above $11
Minimum wage on Guam could go above $11 an hour from the current $9.25 rate if a proposed bill by Sen. Joe San Agustin becomes law.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A proposed bill in Guam could increase the minimum wage from $9.25 to over $11, impacting local workers and the economy.
This is the removal of regulations requiring compensation for severe airline delays and you can submit comment here:
The withdrawal of potential regulations on airline passenger rights may affect compensation for disruptions, impacting US travelers' protections.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This is the removal of regulations requiring compensation for severe airline delays and you can submit comment here:
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The FCC is reviewing media ownership rules, which could affect local news access and diversity. Citizens can comment on proposed changes.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The FCC is reviewing media ownership rules, which could affect local news access and diversity. Citizens can comment on proposed changes.
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#Bocaito: Reuters visualizes the United States' military buildup in the Caribbean, with both Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands being involved.
How the US is preparing a military staging ground near Venezuela - Pasquines
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November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#Bocaito: Reuters visualizes the United States' military buildup in the Caribbean, with both Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands being involved.
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The Trump administration is dismantling efforts to fight the next pandemic | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
The Trump administration is dismantling efforts to fight the next pandemic
A retreat from investments in drugs and vaccines leaves U.S. less prepared for the next viral scourge, experts warn
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November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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What a terrible day to know how to read
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
What a terrible day to know how to read
timeline cleanse because the news today is just disgusting
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
timeline cleanse because the news today is just disgusting