By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
California's New Native American Day: Who Gets the Paid Holiday
California has officially added Native American Day as a paid state holiday for public employees, with the first observance set for Septembe
Florida sheriff jokes about returning lost cocaine to its owner
Brevard County deputies found 18 kilos of cocaine floating off Florida's coast. The sheriff's office posted a humorous invitation for the ow
Fontanini pork sausage recall: check your freezer for hard plastic risk
The USDA issued a Class I recall for 2,320 pounds of Fontanini pork sausage links due to possible hard plastic pieces. The affected batch wa
Carnegie Mellon's Miami Campus: A $3 Billion Bet on the Future of Innovation
Carnegie Mellon University is set to open a 35-acre campus in Miami's Wynwood, thanks to a record $3 billion donation from Ken Griffin. The
California gas prices could ease as state fast-tracks winter fuel
California's average gas price hit $6.38 per gallon, far above the national average. Governor Newsom is fast-tracking winter-blend fuel to b
New Jersey ANCHOR relief: up to $1,500 for homeowners, $700 for renters
New Jersey homeowners and renters have until November 2 to apply for ANCHOR property tax relief, with payments up to $1,500. The state has a
October SNAP payment dates for every state, including California and Texas
October SNAP benefits are rolling out on state-specific schedules. Check the payment dates for California, Texas, Florida, New York, and all
NYC bill would let SNAP recipients enroll in Fair Fares with one click
New York City Council bill Int. 0248-2026 would streamline Fair Fares enrollment for SNAP recipients. Eligible riders could get 50% off subw
Blood pressure pill recall: check your bottle for this lot number
The FDA recalled 25,000 bottles of the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone after dissolution test failures. Check your bottle for lot RISA240
New York maps 86 flood-prone zones as sea levels rise
New York has pinpointed 86 zones facing heightened flood risks. Up to 800,000 residents could be affected by 2050 as sea levels rise. The ci
Texas gold and silver legal tender law: what it means for shoppers
Texas HB 1056 makes gold and silver legal tender, but businesses can refuse them. A 2027 phase will add electronic payments backed by bullio
California cracks down on undisclosed political influencer posts
California now imposes fines up to $5,000 and a year in jail for influencers who fail to disclose paid political endorsements. The law follo