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More from Hurricane Maria: devastation in Puerto Rico

Politics
A mayor in Puerto Rico asked for more help. Now Trump is insulting her on Twitter.A mayor in Puerto Rico asked for more help. Now Trump is insulting her on Twitter.
Politics

Meanwhile, a relief worker at the island described the situation as “societal collapse.”

By German Lopez
Science
Trump: Our response to Puerto Rico is “incredible.” San Juan mayor: “People are dying.”Trump: Our response to Puerto Rico is “incredible.” San Juan mayor: “People are dying.”
Science

There’s good reason to believe the official death toll of 16 is way out of date.

By Julia Belluz
Climate
“I’ve never seen such resilient people”: doctors and nurses on the ground in Puerto Rico“I’ve never seen such resilient people”: doctors and nurses on the ground in Puerto Rico
Climate

Many Puerto Ricans are sick and injured after Hurricane Maria — but the situation is gradually improving.

By Julia Belluz
Culture
Beyoncé’s new surprise remix of “Mi Gente” will benefit hurricane relief effortsBeyoncé’s new surprise remix of “Mi Gente” will benefit hurricane relief efforts
Culture

The song was released on Thursday night.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Climate
One of the clearest signs of climate change in Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey was the rainOne of the clearest signs of climate change in Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey was the rain
Climate

Warmer temperatures are increasing the energy and moisture available to hurricanes.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Public pressure is forcing the White House to respond to the crisis in Puerto RicoPublic pressure is forcing the White House to respond to the crisis in Puerto Rico
World Politics
The general who turned around the response in New Orleans after Katrina thinks we’re failing Puerto RicoThe general who turned around the response in New Orleans after Katrina thinks we’re failing Puerto Rico
World Politics

“Puerto Rico is a bigger and tougher mission than Katrina.”

By Alex Ward
Photos: what Puerto Rico’s unfolding humanitarian disaster looks like
Science

Most of the island is still without power after a vicious blow from the Category 4 storm.

By Kainaz Amaria and Eliza Barclay
Science
Why Puerto Rico’s power outages could prove very deadly, in one chartWhy Puerto Rico’s power outages could prove very deadly, in one chart
Science

Water, sanitation, and food safety all depend on electricity.

By Julia Belluz
Climate
“Hysteria is starting to spread”: Puerto Rico is devastated in the wake of Hurricane Maria“Hysteria is starting to spread”: Puerto Rico is devastated in the wake of Hurricane Maria
Climate

No power, little access to water, dwindling food: the situation in Puerto Rico right now.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Where you can donate to help with hurricane and earthquake relief and recoveryWhere you can donate to help with hurricane and earthquake relief and recovery
Politics

Some starting points on how to help.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Scott
Science
Why Hurricane Maria is such a nightmare for Puerto RicoWhy Hurricane Maria is such a nightmare for Puerto Rico
Science

“It was as if a 50- to 60-mile-wide tornado raged across Puerto Rico.”

By Brian Resnick