By Sofia Navarro
New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños sickens 431 across 32 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Mexico has sickened 431 people across 32 states. Recalls of salsas and guacamoles at majo
Dominica: The Caribbean Island Where Nature Rules and Crowds Don't
Dominica, an independent island nation in the eastern Caribbean, is redefining Caribbean travel with its volcanic landscapes, rainforests, a
Florida beachgoer loses part of leg to flesh-eating bacteria; safety tips
A Florida woman lost part of her leg to flesh-eating bacteria after a small cut became infected. Health officials warn swimmers to avoid ope
How distant earthquakes stress the San Andreas Fault
Remote seismic triggering shows how powerful earthquakes thousands of miles away can alter stress along the San Andreas Fault. USGS monitori
Bay Area's MacArthur Maze tops California's worst commute list
The MacArthur Maze near the Bay Bridge is now California's worst commute, according to a survey of over 3,000 workers. Drivers would sacrifi
State Farm's $5B dividend: who qualifies and how to get paid
State Farm is distributing $5 billion in dividends to auto policyholders, with payouts ranging from 4% to 10% of premiums. Eligible customer
At 78, a Venezuelan engineer rebuilds his life in Miami with family pie recipes
After losing his engineering business in Venezuela, Máximo Mendoza moved to Miami at 78 and learned to bake. His brand Max & Crust sells han
How inheriting a home can wipe out years of capital gains taxes
Inheriting a home resets its tax basis to current market value, erasing years of capital gains. A professional appraisal right after death i
Inside the US zip codes where Latino buyers face the toughest housing market
The most competitive US zip codes of 2026 see homes sell in 18–30 days, often above asking. Latino buyers face extra hurdles: higher down pa
IRS Child Tax Credit: How Latino Families Can Claim Up to $2,200
The IRS Child Tax Credit can reduce tax bills or boost refunds by up to $2,200 per child. Many families miss out because they don't file cor
Flavio Morales Recalls Building LATV from a Garage to a National Network
Flavio Morales, LATV's first programming lead, reflects on the network's 25-year evolution. From a Tarzana garage to national reach, LATV ch
Brooklyn startup Queen One plans 600 new hires in New York
Brooklyn startup Queen One is expanding with 600 new jobs in New York. The company has raised $5.5M and will open a headquarters in Williams