Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Many US restaurants are eliminating tips in favor of higher hourly wages, but menu prices are rising. Latino workers in the industry face bo
Super El Niño may bring a warmer, rainier winter to New York
Meteorologists see a 70% chance of a Super El Niño forming by October. New York may face a 50-60% chance of above-average rainfall from Dece
Panama City shark attack victim's GoFundMe tops $159K as community unites
A GoFundMe for a Panama City shark attack victim has raised over $159,000, nearing its $200,000 goal. The community's outpouring highlights