Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
NYC's trash bin mandate backfires as supplier goes bankrupt
The company manufacturing New York City's official trash bins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after sales plummeted. Property owners now
Florida's property tax break could push rents higher for tenants
Florida's proposed $250K property tax exemption could lead to higher rents as cities offset revenue losses. Analysts warn of $400M shortfall
Beyond the Big Cities: Where US Housing Is Building Equity Now
US housing demand is shifting to suburbs outside major metros, with some ZIP codes seeing sales above asking. Buyers face higher down paymen
Miami's new zoning rules unlock small homes on once-impossible lots
Miami's City Commission approved a zoning change that permits small homes on narrow lots previously restricted. The move aims to boost affor
Powerball jackpot: how taxes shrink $975M to $266M
The $975M Powerball jackpot drops to about $422.4M with the lump sum option. Federal withholding and top tax rates reduce that to roughly $2
California salmon mystery solved: anchovy enzyme killing young Chinook
A 37-scientist team traced the deaths of winter-run Chinook fry to a thiamine deficiency caused by an enzyme in anchovies. The deficiency ha
Bezos's Miami Move Pays Off Big for Amazon Stockholders
Jeff Bezos's move to Miami has saved him billions in taxes on Amazon stock sales. The relocation has also boosted Amazon's stock price, addi
Texas allocates $114M in tax credits to build affordable housing
Texas is investing $114 million in tax credits to build and rehab more than 4,400 affordable housing units. The move targets the state's sev
Texas invests $5.6M to train more nurses and ease healthcare strain
Texas is investing over $5.6M in eight higher education institutions to expand nursing training. The goal is to close a projected shortfall
Florida to test flying taxis and self-driving cars by 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced testing for eVTOL aircraft and driverless cars at SunTrax Air in Polk County by 2026. The facility features
Florida enacts stricter pet purchase protections for dog and cat buyers
Florida's Senate Bill 1004 is now in effect, giving dog and cat buyers stronger protections. The law extends health warranty periods and man
Miami-Dade small business loans and support programs: how to apply
Miami-Dade County has rolled out a coordinated package of loans, training, and procurement support for small businesses. The RISE Miami-Dade