Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
California's summer COVID wave: what's driving the rise and what to do
COVID cases are climbing in California and other states this summer, driven by heat-driven gatherings and waning immunity. Hospitalizations
South Florida health inspectors close 13 restaurants over pests and hygiene failures
State inspectors closed 13 South Florida restaurants this month after finding rodent droppings, roaches, and severe temperature control fail
Micron's $100B New York chip plant faces lawsuit over PFAS water pollution
Neighbors for a Better Micron and Jobs to Move America filed a lawsuit to void air and wastewater permits for Micron's $100B chip plant in C
AI data centers outbid homebuilders, worsening housing crisis for Latino families
AI data center developers are paying up to $6.3 million per acre, outbidding homebuilders and shrinking the supply of affordable housing. In
California's new AI transparency law reshapes content labeling
California's AI Transparency Act (SB 942) is now in effect, mandating clear labels on AI-generated content and free detection tools. Tech co
Student Loan Forgiveness: Who Qualifies Under the $23B Settlement
A $23 billion settlement will forgive student loans for borrowers who attended certain for-profit colleges. The deadline to apply was Novemb
Texas Freezes AI Data Center Grid Connections Pending Audits
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a moratorium on AI data center grid connections until audits verify energy, water, and tax impacts. ERCOT faces
New York's assisted dying law ignites fierce debate among residents
New York's medical aid in dying law, signed in February 2026, is set to take effect in August despite a lawsuit from religious healthcare pr
Miami's Brickell condos turn into party hubs, squeezing out residents
In Brickell, up to 85% of units in some towers now operate as short-term tourist rentals. The trend is shrinking the already tight housing m
New York's Public Grocery Stores: A Bold Plan to Cut Food Costs by 30%
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration will open five public grocery stores across NYC, aiming to cut food costs by 30%. Small bodega owners
Texas Governor's Plan Aims to Cut Health Insurance Costs for Small Businesses
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a plan to reduce health insurance costs for small businesses and families. The initiative includes r
Los Angeles' MLK Community Hospital Faces Closure Amid Medicaid Cuts
MLK Community Hospital in Willowbrook faces a severe funding crisis, with projected losses up to $100M annually due to federal Medicaid cuts