Identity & Community
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AI Money Help: Smart Tool or Hidden Risk for Latino Families?
One in five Americans, including many Latinos, now uses AI for money decisions. But 19% of users lost over $100 due to errors. Experts urge
Door Kick Challenge leaves California families with costly repairs
A San Diego family faces over $2,000 in repairs after a TikTok-inspired Door Kick Challenge incident. The trend has spread across California
Miami's oldest Presbyterian church at center of $240M Brickell tower fight
A Miami court has nullified permits for a $240 million luxury tower in Brickell, ruling that residents were denied a voice in the removal of
New Jersey beach closed after medical waste washes ashore in Manasquan
More than 60 syringes and household debris appeared on Manasquan Beach, leading to a temporary swimming ban. Officials suspect storm overflo
Louisiana girl's death from brain-eating amoeba prompts water safety warnings
An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, while swimming in a warm lake. Health
El Niño's extreme swings set to transform US national parks this winter
El Niño is expected to bring extreme weather contrasts to US national parks this fall and winter. Yosemite may see heavy snow, while the Eve
NYC Subway Modernizes Lower Manhattan Stations
The MTA has finished long-overdue renovations at three Lower Manhattan stations. New lighting, repaired platforms, and refreshed structures
USDA home loans: 0% down for eligible buyers beyond the farm
USDA loans let eligible buyers purchase a home with no down payment. The program targets low- and moderate-income households in designated r
Angelinos of Hope: A San Fernando Valley lifeline for families in crisis
Angelinos of Hope, a San Fernando Valley nonprofit led by Sandra Flores and her family, provides food, hygiene items, and pet essentials to
Measles cases hit 35-year high as US schools reopen
Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, with 2,777 confirmed cases as of August 20, 2026. School exemption rates are climbing, and
Housing type linked to life expectancy for low-income Latino seniors
A 12-year study of nearly 2,800 low-income renters aged 65+ finds that those in traditional rentals face a 56% higher mortality risk than th
AI data centers lure construction workers, deepening housing shortage
AI data centers are offering higher wages and benefits, drawing electricians, carpenters, and project managers away from home construction.