Medicaid Funding Risk: Puerto Rico and health sectors warn Medicaid could face a major funding cliff in 2027 unless Congress extends the current federal deal—potentially cutting the federal match from about 76% to near 55%, threatening care for roughly 1.3 million residents. Energy & Oversight: The Financial Oversight and Management Board reiterated opposition to Puerto Rico’s Act 215-2024, saying it could raise costs for federally funded reconstruction and jeopardize disaster recovery dollars. PREPA Restructuring: The oversight board told a federal judge PREPA’s debt plan remains confirmable even after key creditor support fell away, arguing the restructuring could be cheaper to approve if its legal positions hold. Oil Tax Probe: The Puerto Rico Senate continued hearings on the “crudita” oil tax, seeking clearer data on how it affects fuel prices and what lawmakers should recommend next. Retail & Delivery Partnerships: Costco is expanding delivery nationwide via DoorDash and Uber Eats, with Puerto Rico already included in Uber Eats’ earlier rollout—an added boost for consumer access to warehouse goods. Local Business Recovery: Enterprise returned to Hatillo with a new rental facility after Hurricane Maria, investing $650,000 and adding capacity for cars and trucks. Tech/Finance Debate: Christian Briggs’ “On The Record” episode spotlights concerns that CBDCs and mandatory digital ID could increase central bank control over money and privacy. Real Estate & Talent: A Puerto Rico mobile entertainment startup, SlingShot, launched a vertical streaming platform and announced an international $30,000 talent competition for Spanish-language acting and directing. Public Safety: U.S. Marshals released its 15 Most Wanted list, adding a Nigerian suspect believed to have fled to Nigeria, including a case tied to Puerto Rico.