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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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LatiNation Media marks 25 years of Latino storytelling and growth
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LatiNation Media marks 25 years of Latino storytelling and growth

LatiNation Media celebrates 25 years of amplifying Latino voices across the U.S. The company, founded by Walter Ulloa, announces new partner

Feral Hogs Wreck Lawns in Montgomery County as Development Displaces Wildlife
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Feral Hogs Wreck Lawns in Montgomery County as Development Displaces Wildlife

Feral hogs are wreaking havoc on lawns in Montgomery County, Texas, with sightings in broad daylight. Rapid development along I-45 is pushin

London Police Seize $5M Ferrari Over Missing Insurance
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London Police Seize $5M Ferrari Over Missing Insurance

A limited-edition Ferrari Monza SP2, valued at nearly $5 million, was seized by London police just 30 minutes into its first drive. The driv

El Niño's warm waters bring tropical sea snakes and sharks to California beaches
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El Niño's warm waters bring tropical sea snakes and sharks to California beaches

Warm Pacific waters from El Niño are pushing tropical marine life toward California's coast. Sightings of yellow-bellied sea snakes and whit

Miami, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia Top List of Rudest U.S. Cities
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Miami, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia Top List of Rudest U.S. Cities

A survey of 40 major U.S. cities finds Miami, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia are the rudest. Traffic and phone use are top annoyances, and many

Metro's One Car Challenge pays LA drivers up to $600 to park their car
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Metro's One Car Challenge pays LA drivers up to $600 to park their car

LA Metro relaunches the One Car Challenge, offering up to $600 to residents who park one vehicle for five weeks. The program aims to cut tra

Queens lottery scam: fake ticket costs Woodhaven senior thousands
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Queens lottery scam: fake ticket costs Woodhaven senior thousands

A 69-year-old Woodhaven woman was defrauded of jewelry worth over $5,000 in a fake lottery ticket scam. The suspects fled in a gray BMW SUV.

Owning Beats Renting in These US Cities, New Data Shows
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Owning Beats Renting in These US Cities, New Data Shows

In 95 US cities, buying a home is cheaper than renting, with Detroit leading at 62.4% savings. But experts warn about hidden costs and the 6

Why Spanish tops the list of languages New Yorkers want to learn
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Why Spanish tops the list of languages New Yorkers want to learn

Spanish is the most searched language for learning in New York, far outpacing others. The city's Latino communities and cultural influence a

Utica's $87K Homes Can't Stop the Exodus: A Rust Belt Reality Check
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Utica's $87K Homes Can't Stop the Exodus: A Rust Belt Reality Check

Utica, New York, offers homes starting at $87,000, yet its population has dropped over 4% since 2020. Decades of deindustrialization and hig

The Next Communication Era Belongs to Machines, Not Smartphones
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The Next Communication Era Belongs to Machines, Not Smartphones

The mobile industry has connected nearly 70% of the global population, but the smartphone era is plateauing. Now, networks are pivoting to p

Colombia quake reignites focus on Latin America's most powerful earthquakes
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Colombia quake reignites focus on Latin America's most powerful earthquakes

Colombia's recent earthquake has put the spotlight on history's most powerful seismic events. Chile's 1960 Valdivia earthquake remains the s