Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Measles Surge in the US: What Latinos Need to Know About the Outbreak
The US is seeing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 2,100 cases by June 2026. Most infections are in unvaccinated individuals,
Rhode Island's New Self-Checkout Law: A Win for Workers and Shoppers
Rhode Island's Restrictions on Self-Service Checkout Stations Act takes effect January 1, 2027, requiring one human cashier for every three
NYC Summer Camp Costs Push Latino Families to Look Abroad for Affordable Options
Summer camp tuition in NYC now rivals private college, with base fees between $9,000 and $30,000 per child. Afternoon care gaps add $35/hour
Texas Housing Correction: Pecos and Raymondville Lead 2026 Price Drops
Pecos and Raymondville, Texas, are among the top U.S. cities for home price drops in 2026, with declines of 13.7% and 11.5% respectively. Th
Top 5 US Cities Where Renters Are Staying Put: Las Vegas Leads
Las Vegas tops the list of US cities where tenants choose to stay, with 70% of rental searches coming from locals. Austin, San Antonio, Hous
Albert Baez: The Mexican Immigrant Who Revolutionized Science and Raised Activist Daughters
Born in Puebla, Albert Baez fled the Mexican Revolution to Brooklyn, earned a Stanford PhD, and invented the X-ray microscope. He rejected m
Rental Scams Surge in North Carolina: How to Spot Fake Listings and Protect Your Deposit
Rental scams are skyrocketing in North Carolina, with fraudsters using AI and fake listings to steal deposits. State authorities urge cautio
Major US Cities Hit a Housing Milestone That Pushes First-Time Buyers Out
Median home prices in major US cities have surpassed $400,000, nearly doubling the income needed to buy since 2020. Mortgage rates above 6%
ITIN Taxpayers Face Audit Fears: What You Need to Know About Privacy and Preparation
ITIN taxpayers are increasingly worried about IRS audits amid debates over data sharing. Federal laws limit information exchange with immigr
15 American Surnames Facing Extinction: A Look at the Vanishing Names
MyHeritage analysis shows 15 surnames like Wooledge and Tuffin could disappear within generations. Common names like Hall and Bell also face
How Autopay Can Cut Your Student Loan Interest by a Full Point Before Sept 30
Federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments before September 30 can lock in a 0.25% interest rate reduction, saving hund
Aldi's Free Mystery Boxes: How to Score Groceries Without Spending a Cent
Aldi is tapping into the unboxing trend with free mystery boxes delivered to your door. The promotion runs June 22-25 with daily themes like