Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Carnegie Mellon's Miami Campus: A $3 Billion Bet on the Future of Innovation
Carnegie Mellon University is set to open a 35-acre campus in Miami's Wynwood, thanks to a record $3 billion donation from Ken Griffin. The
US bans nearly $1B in Canadian goods, hitting booze and motorcycles
Washington has banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian products, including whisky, wine, and motorcycles, under a rarely used 1930 trade law. T
California gas prices could ease as state fast-tracks winter fuel
California's average gas price hit $6.38 per gallon, far above the national average. Governor Newsom is fast-tracking winter-blend fuel to b
Texas braces for heavy rain and flash floods as cold front stalls
Governor Greg Abbott has activated state emergency resources as a cold front with tropical moisture threatens heavy rain and flash flooding
New Jersey ANCHOR relief: up to $1,500 for homeowners, $700 for renters
New Jersey homeowners and renters have until November 2 to apply for ANCHOR property tax relief, with payments up to $1,500. The state has a
Upper East Side affordable housing push meets fierce local resistance
New York City's push for more affordable housing on the Upper East Side is hitting a wall of local opposition. Residents and officials fear
October SNAP payment dates for every state, including California and Texas
October SNAP benefits are rolling out on state-specific schedules. Check the payment dates for California, Texas, Florida, New York, and all
Florida's $5,000 law enforcement bonus and housing aid: who qualifies
Florida's recruitment program gives new officers a $5,000 bonus and housing assistance. Eligible roles include police, sheriffs, and correct
NYC bill would let SNAP recipients enroll in Fair Fares with one click
New York City Council bill Int. 0248-2026 would streamline Fair Fares enrollment for SNAP recipients. Eligible riders could get 50% off subw
SSI couples can receive up to $17,892 in 2026 after COLA boost
The Social Security Administration raised the maximum SSI payment for couples to $1,491 per month in 2026, totaling $17,892 annually. This f
Blood pressure pill recall: check your bottle for this lot number
The FDA recalled 25,000 bottles of the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone after dissolution test failures. Check your bottle for lot RISA240
Hurricane Polo's remnants bring flood threat to Texas and Arizona
Hurricane Polo's remnants are triggering heavy rainfall and flood warnings across the Southwest. Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado fa