Puerto Rico Tourism & Shipping: Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling Norwegian Viva departures from Puerto Rico for the 2027–2028 season, citing lack of port availability and shifting excursions to Miami—local estimates peg the economic hit at about $17M for fiscal year 2028, with total losses rising to roughly $40M when combined with other schedule changes. Cancer Research (US + Puerto Rico): A multicenter phase 3 trial published in The Lancet Oncology found that adding adenoviral immunotherapy CAN-2409 (aglatimagene besadenovec) to standard radiation improved disease-free survival for intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer; the study enrolled 745 men across 51 sites in the US and Puerto Rico. Broadband Funding (BEAD): A new analysis says internet service providers plan to contribute nearly $11.4B in private cash toward BEAD projects—over 37% of total costs—while noting Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands had no eligible locations under the program due to other deployment commitments. Water & Climate Risk: A new report warns the planet is drying fast, using NASA GRACE satellite data to show water loss accelerating since 2002, with major implications for future food and water security. Local Tech/AI Finance: Guaynabo-based AngelAi says its financial AI can automate income calculations for mortgage underwriting in minutes, aiming to reduce delays and bias in loan decisions. Research Infrastructure: Western North Carolina’s long-term national forest research sites are expected to be spared from a US Forest Service reorganization that could close 57 similar facilities nationwide.