Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
El Niño's Coastal Defenses in California Bring Hidden Ecological Costs
California's emergency coastal defenses during El Niño protect homes but accelerate beach erosion. Experts warn of ecological costs and push
Texas businessman gets 13 years for $2M fraud and luxury car scam
A Texas businessman was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft. He scammed investors out of $2 million,
California's new law lets renters plug into solar power
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Plug-and-Play Solar Energy Act, allowing renters and apartment dwellers to use compact solar devices via wa
NYC reopens SNAP applications for eligible residents after rule reset
NYC has reset a key SNAP rule, letting eligible residents reapply for food assistance. Able-bodied adults without dependents who lost benefi
California bans child marriage, setting a new national standard
California has banned child marriage without exceptions, joining 17 other states. The law takes effect in 2027, while 32 states still allow
Texas service dog Major gets 10-day reprieve from federal judge after 545 days in shelter
Major, a Texas service dog, has been granted a 10-day reprieve by a federal judge after 545 days in an Austin shelter. The ruling halts euth
Federal judge halts border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region. The ruling protects over 500 mi
New York offers up to $8,000 for home heating repairs—apply now
New York is offering up to $8,000 to homeowners for heating repairs or full system replacements. Applications are open now through the Home
Pneumonic plague in Siberia: Should the Americas be worried?
A worker at a Russian anti-plague institute died of pneumonia, but plague hasn't been confirmed. Here's what pneumonic plague is, how it spr
Staten Island's North Shore set for major housing overhaul
New York City's NorthShoreNYC initiative seeks to rezone Staten Island's North Shore, adding over 5,000 homes. The plan includes affordable
California's New DUI Laws: Stricter Penalties and Longer Suspensions
Governor Newsom signed a package of four DUI laws, including Braun's Law, named after a teen killed by a repeat drunk driver. Penalties now
New Florida law could cut Miami workers' pay by a third
A new Florida law could slash pay for thousands of Miami workers by up to 33% as local living wage rules phase out. County contracts and air