By Sofia Navarro
New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.
Instagram edges out TikTok for top-earning influencers, study finds
A new CreatorIQ study reveals a split: TikTok is the go-to for most creators, but top earners favor Instagram. Among those making over $250K
Gen Z's sports betting gamble: a risky bet on financial freedom
More than half of Gen Z investors have shifted funds from brokerage accounts to betting platforms. Experts caution that this trend threatens
Ancient Colombians built vast water systems without kings or chiefs
Satellite imagery of 500 hectares in Sucre, Colombia, reveals a decentralized urban planning approach. Ancient farmers managed water and bui
NYC street vendors get a new app to find legal spots and dodge fines
New York City's new app helps street vendors find legal selling spots and avoid costly fines. The tool, part of the Venture Forward platform
How the November 2026 US time change affects your sleep and what to do about it
The US time change on November 1, 2026, will shift clocks back to standard time, which can disrupt sleep patterns. Sleep experts recommend g
Caribbean on a Budget: Local Stays, Street Food, and Free Beaches
Traveling the Caribbean on a budget is possible with local guesthouses, street food, and free beaches. Daily costs can drop to $60–$100 in p
Costco members beware: scams target your wallet and personal data
Fraudsters are impersonating Costco through fake renewal emails, sweepstakes, and robocalls. Learn the red flags and how to verify legitimat
Affordable and Safe NYC Neighborhoods for Renters in 2026
Renters in NYC can find apartments under $2,000 in neighborhoods like Wakefield and Williamsbridge. These areas offer lower crime rates and
Theft risks at US beaches: where to be careful and where to relax
North Jetty Beach in Washington tops the list with a 4.81% theft risk. Folly Beach, South Carolina, and Newport Beach, California, follow. N
Missouri airport finds 25 cars abandoned for years in long-term lot
Airport staff found 25 abandoned vehicles while repainting the long-term lot. Police traced owners, discovering one had passed away. Officia
New Jersey mother dies shielding daughter in Colombia earthquake
Magnolia García Lugo, a New Jersey mother of three, died saving her youngest daughter in Colombia's 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Her Bergenfiel
The hidden cost of San Francisco's cheapest one-bedroom apartment
A $2,195 one-bedroom in San Francisco's Tenderloin is half the city's median rent, but comes with safety concerns and no laundry or parking.