Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
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
Campo, California, the historic town for sale at $6.6 million
Campo, a historic town near San Diego, is for sale for $6.6 million. The 15-acre property includes dozens of buildings with a rich military
Brooklyn nurse dies at the hospital where she worked after hit-and-run
A 28-year-old nurse, Jiayi Zheng, was killed in a hit-and-run in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning. She was returning from a night
Teen flash mobs disrupt Dominican businesses in Upper Manhattan
For two Sundays in August, Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan became the site of chaotic teen gatherings that disrupted local Dominican busin
Queens woman's deadly Times Square stabbing sparks mental health debate
A Queens woman stabbed two people in Times Square, leaving one dead. Police shot her after she charged at officers. The incident has renewed