By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
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
Texas food trucks face new state permits and possible CDL rules
Texas mobile food vendors will need a state permit from July 2026. Some drivers may also require a commercial driver's license. New rules ai
Measles outbreak in US costs billions as cases hit 35-year high
The US is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with 2,777 cases reported this year. Each patient costs an average of $43,204 in med
California heat wave: where to cool off and when relief arrives
California is under an extreme heat warning with temperatures up to 112°F in some valleys. Cooling centers are open across dozens of countie
New Jersey real estate fraud leaves 2,000 investors out of millions
Federal authorities say National Realty Investment Advisors defrauded 2,000 investors of more than $650 million. The FBI is offering a $150,
SNAP soda limits cut purchases but fuel stigma for Latino families
Recent federal limits on sugary drinks in SNAP have cut soda purchases by 12%, according to University of Chicago and MIT research. But advo