Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
US Inflation Squeezes Latino Households: Savings at 2.6% and Credit Card Debt Soars
US inflation is forcing Latino families to dip into savings and rely on credit cards for basics. The personal savings rate has fallen to 2.6
Texas Apartment Rents Dip 2.1% in 2026, Offering Relief for Latino Renters
Texas apartment rents dropped 2.1% year-over-year to $1,238 in June 2026, driven by a surge in new multifamily construction. Latino renters
New World Screwworm Detected 25 Miles from Texas Border, Triggering Biosecurity Response
A New World screwworm outbreak in northern Mexico, just 25 miles from the Texas border, has prompted heightened biosecurity measures. The US
New York Funeral Scams: How Grief Fraud Targets Latino Families
New York authorities have issued an alert about a rise in funeral fraud targeting grieving families. Scammers clone funeral home websites an
San Diego's Water Surplus Offers a Lifeline to Southwest Cities Amid Colorado River Crisis
San Diego has transformed from a water-vulnerable city to a surplus hub, thanks to desalination and conservation. A proposed interstate wate
Texas AI Adoption Reshapes Jobs: 10% of Firms Report Fewer Hires
A new Dallas Fed survey shows 10% of Texas firms using AI report reduced hiring needs. Two-thirds of companies now use AI for daily tasks li
Texas Overtakes California in Fortune 500 Headquarters, Signaling Economic Shift
Texas has overtaken California in Fortune 500 headquarters, with 57 companies generating $2.8 trillion in revenue. The shift reflects corpor
New York Rent Freeze Gains Traction as Moody's Study Debunks Landlord Fears
A Moody's analysis shows a New York rent freeze would trigger very few multifamily loan defaults. The study undercuts landlord warnings of f
Celina, Texas: The Boomtown Reshaping Suburban America
Celina, Texas, leads the nation in population growth, driven by affordable housing and strong schools. The small town north of Dallas-Fort W
New York Renters May Soon Negotiate with AI, Not Humans
New York renters might soon interact with AI agents for leasing and maintenance. Industry leaders predict AI will handle everything from apa
New York State Police Issued Over 11,000 Tickets During Memorial Day Campaign
New York State Police issued 11,104 tickets during Memorial Day weekend. Speeding accounted for 3,116 tickets, while 1,742 were for seat bel
Google's Parent Company Plans to Release Millions of Modified Mosquitoes in California to Fight Dengue and Zika
Alphabet's Debug project seeks EPA approval to release millions of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in California. The goal is to reduce p