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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Puerto Rico jobless rate holds at 5.6% in March

Published 7 May 2026, 5:04 am

Hiring rose slightly as the labor force expanded. #NewsimyBusiness

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Report: Puerto Rico logged 386.6M cyberattack attempts in 2025

Published 7 May 2026, 5:03 am

Fortinet says ransomware victims rose globally as attackers used AI to speed up intrusions. #NewsismyBusiness

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San Juan Bay pilots warn repeal could threaten safety

Published 7 May 2026, 5:02 am

Pilots say proposed changes to Puerto Rico’s pilotage system could weaken maritime safety oversight at the Island’s main commercial port. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: We’re building a canal for a problem we’re still creating

Published 7 May 2026, 5:01 am

San Juan’s flood-control strategy will fall short unless the city reduces runoff caused by paving, shrinking tree cover and unchecked urban development. #NewsismyBusiness

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Uber Eats: Flower orders rose 600% last Mother’s Day

Published 7 May 2026, 5:00 am

Perfumes, skincare and chocolates topped Mother’s Day gift trends in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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Report: Tax breaks near triple Puerto Rico’s General Fund budget

Published 6 May 2026, 5:05 am

Espacios Abiertos says the island lacks tools to measure whether billions in tax benefits work. #NewsismyBusiness

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Families face benefit loss despite income gains, study says

Published 6 May 2026, 5:04 am

The report finds program design discourages work and limits mobility. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Puerto Rico’s ‘small businesses’ aren’t small

Published 6 May 2026, 5:03 am

Redefining firms as microenterprises could reshape policy. #NewsismyBusiness

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IBTS backs eastern Puerto Rico business network push

Published 6 May 2026, 5:02 am

Second USDA-backed session advances regional ecosystem plan. #NewsismyBusiness

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LRA connects Ceiba students to Bayamón innovation hub

Published 6 May 2026, 5:01 am

Visit exposes CROEC youth to STEM, entrepreneurship pathways. #NewsismyBusiness

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Wendy’s to match donations in Rimas education drive

Published 6 May 2026, 5:00 am

Funds from 85 restaurants will support programs and scholarships. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico economy grows 0.4%, reshoring drives outlook

Published 5 May 2026, 5:06 am

Report sees modest gains, stronger growth possible by 2027. #NewsismyBusiness

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Amgen adds $300M in Puerto Rico, nearing $1B total

Published 5 May 2026, 5:05 am

Juncos expansion boosts manufacturing, jobs, supply chain. #NewsismyBusiness

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ethree launches AI lab, creates 20 jobs in Puerto Rico

Published 5 May 2026, 5:04 am

Center targets 50% lower AI costs, faster business adoption. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Co-op model could reshape Puerto Rico power

Published 5 May 2026, 5:03 am

Virginia shows how member-owned utilities boost reliability. #NewsismyBusiness

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