By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Instagram's design faces landmark US trial over teen mental health
A federal trial in Oakland is examining whether Instagram's design—likes, infinite scroll, autoplay—harms teen mental health. 29 state attor
Tampa joins Florida's autonomous ride network as state expands driverless zones
Governor Ron DeSantis announced autonomous vehicle expansion to Tampa, following successful rollouts in Miami and Orlando. State officials a
La Niña's August Grip: Heat, Drought, and Hurricane Risks Across the US
La Niña is driving extreme heat and drought across parts of the US this August. The Atlantic hurricane season is also expected to be more ac
Mark Cuban warns California's billionaire tax could push startups out
Mark Cuban warns that California's Proposition 40, a 5% tax on billionaires' assets, could backfire by driving startups out of the state. Th
California's AB 179 aims to cut affordable housing costs by $70K per unit
Governor Newsom signed AB 179 to cut red tape and impact fees, saving $60K–$70K per affordable unit. The law centralizes financing and requi
California expands subsidized child care with 22,770 new slots
California is opening 22,770 new subsidized child care slots as part of a $337.7 billion budget. The expansion includes $269.2 million in ne
US inflation cools slightly, but Latino households still feel the pinch
US inflation cooled to 3.4% in July, a slight dip from June. Housing costs remain the main driver, while food prices keep climbing. Latino h
DFW Airport adds foot-washing stations for Muslim travelers
DFW Airport is adding foot-washing stations to Terminal D restrooms, a move aimed at improving hygiene and accommodating Muslim travelers. T
Wealthy Californians seek golden visas abroad as US uncertainty grows
High-net-worth Californians are pouring millions into investor residency programs abroad. Portugal and New Zealand lead as top destinations.
Erling Haaland's image marks massive cocaine haul seized in Ecuador
Ecuadorian authorities intercepted a truck carrying 1,034 pounds of cocaine in Carchi province. The packages were marked with stickers of No
Social Security expands fast-track disability list with 14 new conditions
The Social Security Administration has added 14 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program, which fast-tracks disability claims
Los Angeles cracks down on littering with fines and jail time
Los Angeles is cracking down on littering with fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail for repeat offenders. The city is using digit