Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
State Farm's $5B dividend: who qualifies and how to get paid
State Farm is distributing $5 billion in dividends to auto policyholders, with payouts ranging from 4% to 10% of premiums. Eligible customer
At 78, a Venezuelan engineer rebuilds his life in Miami with family pie recipes
After losing his engineering business in Venezuela, Máximo Mendoza moved to Miami at 78 and learned to bake. His brand Max & Crust sells han
How inheriting a home can wipe out years of capital gains taxes
Inheriting a home resets its tax basis to current market value, erasing years of capital gains. A professional appraisal right after death i
Inside the US zip codes where Latino buyers face the toughest housing market
The most competitive US zip codes of 2026 see homes sell in 18–30 days, often above asking. Latino buyers face extra hurdles: higher down pa
IRS Child Tax Credit: How Latino Families Can Claim Up to $2,200
The IRS Child Tax Credit can reduce tax bills or boost refunds by up to $2,200 per child. Many families miss out because they don't file cor
Flavio Morales Recalls Building LATV from a Garage to a National Network
Flavio Morales, LATV's first programming lead, reflects on the network's 25-year evolution. From a Tarzana garage to national reach, LATV ch
Brooklyn startup Queen One plans 600 new hires in New York
Brooklyn startup Queen One is expanding with 600 new jobs in New York. The company has raised $5.5M and will open a headquarters in Williams
Instagram edges out TikTok for top-earning influencers, study finds
A new CreatorIQ study reveals a split: TikTok is the go-to for most creators, but top earners favor Instagram. Among those making over $250K
Gen Z's sports betting gamble: a risky bet on financial freedom
More than half of Gen Z investors have shifted funds from brokerage accounts to betting platforms. Experts caution that this trend threatens
Ancient Colombians built vast water systems without kings or chiefs
Satellite imagery of 500 hectares in Sucre, Colombia, reveals a decentralized urban planning approach. Ancient farmers managed water and bui
NYC street vendors get a new app to find legal spots and dodge fines
New York City's new app helps street vendors find legal selling spots and avoid costly fines. The tool, part of the Venture Forward platform
How the November 2026 US time change affects your sleep and what to do about it
The US time change on November 1, 2026, will shift clocks back to standard time, which can disrupt sleep patterns. Sleep experts recommend g