Identity & Community
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Colombia's recent earthquake has put the spotlight on history's most powerful seismic events. Chile's 1960 Valdivia earthquake remains the s
AI infrastructure boom creates well-paid jobs for Latino workers across the US
AI infrastructure expansion is creating thousands of well-paid construction and technical jobs across the US. Latino workers, heavily repres
Dominican Day Parade draws 400,000 to Manhattan's Sixth Avenue
The 44th National Dominican Day Parade drew 400,000 to Manhattan's Sixth Avenue. Leaders highlighted the community's growing presence and re
Free preschool in the US: How to qualify regardless of income
Several US states and DC offer free preschool to all children, regardless of family income. Learn which programs exist and how to enroll you
California grocery stores use facial recognition to fight theft
Grocery Outlet and other California stores use facial recognition cameras to scan shoppers against theft databases. Privacy advocates worry