The Guardian
Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria: 'We're American, too, why don't they help?'
More than six months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from the devastation. Thousands of homes and businesses have no electricity and are waiting for insurance payouts. Frontline services are being denied...
NASA
NASA's Black Marble Maps Puerto Rico's Energy Use After Hurricane Maria
At night, a satellite's view of Earth lights up in bright strings of roads dotted with pearl-like cities and towns as humans take center stage in artificial light. In Puerto Rico, during Hurricane Maria, the entire island's lights went...
Curated Video
Vanishing Species - Biological Diversity and Conservation
In this lecture, I introduce the topic of biodiversity, and talk about why biodiversity is important. I end the section talking about threats to biodiversity. Things like Habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and habitat degradation.
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (2/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Industrial Age concepts.
Curated Video
Antonia Pantoja: Grassroots Organizer and Activist
The story of Latina activist Antonia Pantoja, who fought for bilingual education programs.
Curated Video
Get Schooled! How the Electoral College Works
It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.
Soliloquy
Why is Puerto Rico not part of the United States of America?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America? She sits in an in-between limbo, neither a state or an independent nation. So how did Puerto Rico become owned by, but not part of America?
Curated Video
Who has the Right to Vote in the United States?
Puerto Ricans pays taxes but can't vote in Presidential Elections. While in Chicago, between 2006 and 2016, 199 dead voted from beyond the grave! So how does voting law really work in the United States?
Wonderscape
History Kids: Spanish-American War
This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...
Curated Video
Roberto Clemente: True Baseball Hero
He hit 240 home runs. Was a two-time World Series champion. And won the coveted Golden Glove twelve years in a row. But life in America for Puerto Rican All-Star Roberto Clemente was anything but easy.
Professor Dave Explains
Biochemist María del Mar Maldonado (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Maria is a biochemist from Puerto Rico! Actually technically she is both a biochemist and a pharmacist, since she has a dual degree called a Pharm.D-PhD. Her research centers around metastatic breast cancer, so let's check out precisely...
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video focuses on documents...
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: History of the Calendar and New Year's Traditions Around the World
This video provides a brief history of the calendar and explores New Year's traditions and customs around the world. The video also discusses the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and the significance of the song "Auld Lang...
Jabzy
Spanish-American War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish-American War
Mr. Beat
How to Become the 51st state
So, you want to become a U.S. state. Well, here's what you do. First, do the people who live within your boundaries actually want to join the United States? If the majority actually do, usually its best that you have referendum to prove...
Curated Video
U.S. President Trump Orders Deployment of 10 F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets to Puerto Rico
New ReviewU.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of ten F-35 stealth fighter jets to Puerto Rico.
Curated Video
U.S. Navy Conducts Amphibious Training Ops on Puerto Rico’s Coast
New ReviewU.S. Navy vessels and troops conducted military exercises in the southern coastal town of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, on September 5, 2025. The drills are part of a broader training initiative involving U.S. Marines and sailors, with a focus on...
Curated Video
Trump orders forces to shoot down Venezuela jets if they pose risk
New ReviewThe US has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region.
Curated Video
Heavy Rain Lashes the Caribbean Islands, Flash Floods and Landslides Warning Issued
New ReviewHeavy rainfall is battering the Caribbean islands, prompting warnings for flash floods and landslides. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the region faces severe weather conditions.
Curated Video
Classic summer weekend with a chance of rain in Brooklyn
New ReviewWhile most locations will be dry, there is a pop-up rain/storm through the weekend. We are also watching Hurricane Erin.
Curated Video
AG James warns New Yorkers about fake Bad Bunny concert tickets
New ReviewHer office says some fans reported that they spent thousands of dollars to travel, only to be turned away because their tickets were not valid.
Curated Video
Need 2 Know: Virus Outbreak, Facial Recognition
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Curated Video
Need 2 Know: Iran Crisis Escalates, Golden Globe Upsets
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Monday, January 6, 2020.
Curated Video
Series of earthquakes continue to strike Puerto Rico
A flurry of earthquakes continues to hit Puerto Rico, causing widespread damage