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By Sofia Navarro

New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.

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Florida's retirement dream fades as seniors seek cheaper states
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Florida's retirement dream fades as seniors seek cheaper states

Florida's retirement dream is getting pricier as insurance and housing costs soar. Seniors are now choosing Tennessee and Georgia for signif

From Caracas to Silicon Valley: Víctor Cárdenas builds a $1.4B fintech
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From Caracas to Silicon Valley: Víctor Cárdenas builds a $1.4B fintech

Víctor Cárdenas left Venezuela at 19 and built Slash, a fintech now valued at $1.4B. The platform blends digital banking, stablecoins, and A

Miami's Ichimi shut down after inspectors find dozens of rodent droppings
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Miami's Ichimi shut down after inspectors find dozens of rodent droppings

State inspectors ordered the temporary closure of Ichimi, a popular ramen spot in Midtown, after finding dozens of rodent droppings and crit

Labor Day 2026: Which stores open and close, and what it means for Latino shoppers
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Labor Day 2026: Which stores open and close, and what it means for Latino shoppers

Most major supermarkets and retailers will open on Labor Day 2026, but Costco will close to give workers a break. Latino shoppers can plan a

Hurricane Marie stirs dangerous surf along California beaches this weekend
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Hurricane Marie stirs dangerous surf along California beaches this weekend

Hurricane Marie, churning far off the Pacific coast, will generate dangerous surf and rip currents along Southern California beaches this we

Why Labor Day lands in September: a history shaped by politics and protest
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Why Labor Day lands in September: a history shaped by politics and protest

Labor Day 2026 arrives September 7, closing summer with a federal holiday rooted in 19th-century labor struggles. President Cleveland chose

The Upper-Middle-Class Trap: Why Higher Pay Doesn't Mean More Savings
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The Upper-Middle-Class Trap: Why Higher Pay Doesn't Mean More Savings

Earning $300k a year sounds great, but many upper-middle-class families still can't save. Fixed costs like housing, education, and taxes eat

NYC's Kings County Hospital offers new sleep apnea implant for CPAP-intolerant patients
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NYC's Kings County Hospital offers new sleep apnea implant for CPAP-intolerant patients

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is the first public hospital in the city to offer the Genio implant for sleep apnea. The device stimulat

Renting vs. buying in September 2026: Which path truly saves more?
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Renting vs. buying in September 2026: Which path truly saves more?

In September 2026, renting remains cheaper than buying in most U.S. cities, with a $785 monthly gap. But ownership builds equity over time.

Latino founders carve their own path in Silicon Valley's tight-knit tech circles
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Latino founders carve their own path in Silicon Valley's tight-knit tech circles

Latinos make up nearly 30% of Silicon Valley's workforce but hold few tech leadership roles. Initiatives like Manos Accelerator and the Lati

Grand Canyon flash flood deaths highlight monsoon risks across the Southwest
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Grand Canyon flash flood deaths highlight monsoon risks across the Southwest

Monsoon flash floods at the Grand Canyon left two dead and one missing. Rescue teams saved dozens of hikers. Meteorologists warn the danger

US restaurants drop tips, but diners may pay more
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US restaurants drop tips, but diners may pay more

Many US restaurants are eliminating tips in favor of higher hourly wages, but menu prices are rising. Latino workers in the industry face bo