By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Pensacola Beach weighs new rules on large vacation rentals
Pensacola Beach is considering new regulations on large vacation rentals after complaints from permanent residents about noise, trash, and p
El Niño is growing into a super-sized climate threat with global fallout
El Niño is rapidly intensifying in the central Pacific, with ocean temperatures nearing record highs. UN officials warn of a 'super-sized' t
FDNY's 9/11 health crisis persists: 600+ deaths from toxic dust
Over 600 FDNY members have died from 9/11-related illnesses, and nearly 12,000 are diagnosed with conditions linked to toxic dust. The World
New York SNAP changes confuse applicants, but help is still available
Recent SNAP policy updates in New York have left many households unsure about their eligibility. Despite new work requirements, most familie
New York City pauses AI in classrooms for younger students
New York City is hitting pause on classroom AI for roughly 600,000 students in pre-K through eighth grade. The new rules limit device use an
NYC launches Legionella map after deadly outbreak in Manhattan
A Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan killed 11 and sickened 94. NYC now mandates monthly testing and launches an interactive map of cooling
Florida's New Law Cracks Down on Gang Ties in Social Media Posts
Florida's new law, signed by Governor DeSantis, expands gang definitions to include social media activity. It requires at least two indicato
LAX Catering Facility Under Investigation Over Mold, Maggots, and Roaches
Workers at Flying Food Group's Inglewood facility documented moldy plates and live insects near food prep areas. State regulators have launc
Tropical Storm Edouard targets Texas and Louisiana with flood risks
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas-Louisiana border, with potential to strengthen into a hurricane.
Texas leads U.S. AI data center boom with 71% growth
Texas saw a 71% surge in AI data center capacity, outpacing the global average of 36%. The U.S. now holds 57% of worldwide hyperscale capaci
Los Angeles plans electric air taxis to ease Olympic traffic by 2028
Los Angeles is set to introduce electric air taxis for the 2028 Olympics, with vertiports at L.A. Live and routes to key venues. The service
Texas heat rules protect your power from shutoff this summer
Texas regulators ban electricity shutoffs during extreme heat emergencies. If you're behind on bills, payment plans and assistance programs