Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Bilingual workers can earn thousands more each year, study finds
Bilingual workers in the U.S. can earn an extra $3,000 or more per year, with Washington D.C. leading at $3,363. States like California and
California launches AwareCA app to track fires and hazards near home
AwareCA, a free app launched October 1, 2026, provides real-time maps and alerts for wildfires and other hazards. Users can track up to 10 l
Amazon Prime refunds up to $200 for unauthorized subscriptions
Amazon is issuing automatic refunds of up to $200 to Prime members who were enrolled without clear consent. The refunds, part of a FTC settl
New York's $30,000 homebuyer grant: who qualifies and how to apply
New York's DPAL Plus program provides up to $30,000 for down payments and closing costs. It's a zero-interest, forgivable loan for first-tim
Miami rents dip slightly but remain among the priciest in the US
Miami's median one-bedroom rent dropped to $2,500, a 1.6% year-over-year decline, but the city remains the sixth most expensive in the US. T
Washington man's fake check deal turns into kidnapping, four arrested
A Washington man was kidnapped after accepting a suspicious offer to cash a check for strangers. His wife's quick 911 call led to a police r
U.S. colleges slash tuition as families question the degree's worth
Private U.S. colleges are slashing sticker prices to win over skeptical families. From Tulsa to Prescott, institutions are betting that tran
Vero Beach emerges as top US coastal escape for travelers
Vero Beach is becoming a top US travel destination as tourists seek calm coastal getaways over European cities. Flight data shows a surge in
South LA Latino families find fresh food alternatives to fast food
South LA's Latino communities are fighting food deserts with farmers markets and nutrition education. Programs like Food Access LA help fami
Super El Niño set to reshape winter weather across Texas and California
The Climate Prediction Center sees an 83% chance of a strong to very strong El Niño by early 2027. Southern states like Texas and California
Cuban traveler caught at Miami airport with live birds hidden in underwear
A Cuban national with U.S. residency was arrested at Miami airport after customs officers found 10 live songbirds hidden in tubes sewn into
NYC funeral home sued for mixing up bodies at wake
A New York family has filed an $18 million lawsuit against R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home after their loved one was mistakenly placed in another fa