By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
California's AI Job Tracker Reveals Which Careers Face the Highest Risk
California has launched a first-of-its-kind AI job tracker to monitor how automation is reshaping the state's labor market. The tool identif
The 10 Richest US Families in 2026: How These Dynasties Shape the Economy
The 10 richest families in the US have a combined net worth of $1.9 trillion, according to Forbes 2026. The Waltons lead with $520 billion f
California Sewage Spill Forces Laguna Beach Closures Over July 4th Weekend
A sewage spill in Laguna Beach, California, has closed a half-mile stretch of Thalia Beach after a pump failure released 2,000 gallons of wa
New York Leads Cyclospora Outbreak: What Latinos Need to Know
Over 145 cases of Cyclospora infection have been reported since May, with New York leading the outbreak. Health officials are investigating
Washington D.C. Tightens Security for July 4 Celebrations with Airport-Style Checks
Washington D.C. will enforce TSA-style security screenings for the July 4 celebration, limiting entry to 150,000 attendees. Visitors must br
White House Uses Sophie Cunningham's Viral WNBA Meme in Political Video
The White House has incorporated a viral WNBA moment featuring Sophie Cunningham into its official communications. The video transitions fro
TikTok's 'El Servidor' Claims 2026 World Cup Will Trigger Norovirus Pandemic
Jesús López, a TikTok creator from Venezuela, predicts the 2026 World Cup will cause a norovirus pandemic by early 2027. His video 'The Arri
Van Nuys Tiny Home Village Offers Rent-Free 64-Sq-Ft Units as LA Housing Solution
Hope The Mission opens a 50-unit tiny home village in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, offering rent-free 64-sq-ft cabins. Each unit includes heating,
NYC Rent Freeze Starts October 2026: Who Qualifies and How It Works
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers in rent-stabilized apartments will see no rent increase from October 2026 to September 2027. The freeze is part
Why a US Housing Market Reset Is Unlikely for Latino Buyers in 2026
Morgan Stanley analysts say the US housing market reset is unlikely, with mortgage rates staying above 6% and supply at historic lows. Latin
California Faults Hit 1,000-Year Strain High, Raising 'Big One' Urgency
A University of Bern study reveals that tectonic strain on California's major faults has reached a 1,000-year high. The Cajon Pass could act
New $31M Pedestrian Bridge Will Connect Glendale to Griffith Park by 2030
The Glendale–Los Angeles Garden River Bridge project has cleared environmental review. The $31 million pedestrian and bike bridge will conne