By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Dallas lands Morgan Stanley hub with thousands of jobs for authorized workers
Morgan Stanley is opening a major operations center in Dallas, backed by $684M in private investment. The project is expected to create 3,80
Bronx housing lottery opens 11 affordable units in Norwood with October deadline
A new affordable housing lottery in the Bronx offers 11 units in Norwood, with rents starting at $2,022. Eligible households earning up to 8
Kelvin wave along California coast could lift sea levels a foot
A massive Kelvin wave is traveling up the California coast, potentially raising sea levels by up to a foot. The event, tracked by NASA and N
Botched lethal injections in the U.S. spark renewed scrutiny and debate
A failed execution in Tennessee has exposed deep flaws in lethal injection procedures across the U.S. Data shows dozens of botched execution
AI-driven index helps Florida target invasive pythons by reproductive impact
University of Florida researchers developed a Weighted Removal Index that scores captured Burmese pythons by age, sex, and reproductive pote
King Tides Leave South Florida Drivers with Costly Saltwater Damage
King tides flooded Fort Lauderdale streets, closing parts of A1A. Saltwater damage to cars is a costly hidden problem. Officials are explori
Treasury to auto-enroll 60 million children in savings accounts
Starting October 1, 2026, the Treasury will automatically enroll up to 60 million children in savings accounts, eliminating the need for par
El Niño keeps California coasts elevated for months, raising flood risk
El Niño is pushing warm water toward California, keeping sea levels about 15 cm higher for months. Coastal communities face increased floodi
US bans nearly $1B in Canadian goods, hitting booze and motorcycles
Washington has banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian products, including whisky, wine, and motorcycles, under a rarely used 1930 trade law. T
Texas braces for heavy rain and flash floods as cold front stalls
Governor Greg Abbott has activated state emergency resources as a cold front with tropical moisture threatens heavy rain and flash flooding
Upper East Side affordable housing push meets fierce local resistance
New York City's push for more affordable housing on the Upper East Side is hitting a wall of local opposition. Residents and officials fear
Florida's $5,000 law enforcement bonus and housing aid: who qualifies
Florida's recruitment program gives new officers a $5,000 bonus and housing assistance. Eligible roles include police, sheriffs, and correct