Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
New York maps 86 flood-prone zones as sea levels rise
New York has pinpointed 86 zones facing heightened flood risks. Up to 800,000 residents could be affected by 2050 as sea levels rise. The ci
California's CalHeatScore tool maps extreme heat risk by ZIP code
California's new CalHeatScore tool lets residents check extreme heat risk by ZIP code. It's part of the state's updated Extreme Heat Action
Texas gold and silver legal tender law: what it means for shoppers
Texas HB 1056 makes gold and silver legal tender, but businesses can refuse them. A 2027 phase will add electronic payments backed by bullio
Hurricane Polo's moisture targets California: flood risks and emergency response
Hurricane Polo is moving toward Baja California, with tropical moisture expected to drench California and the Southwest. Up to 10 inches of
California cracks down on undisclosed political influencer posts
California now imposes fines up to $5,000 and a year in jail for influencers who fail to disclose paid political endorsements. The law follo
Texas counselor convicted in $26M military insurance fraud scheme
A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted Kevin Curry of nine counts of healthcare fraud, kickbacks, and money laundering. Curry billed TRICARE
California mining project near Wrightwood sparks community fight
Residents of Wrightwood, California, discovered a massive mining project planned 4.2 miles away, approved in 2019 with little public notice.
New York faces twin climate threats: rising seas and rural drought
New York is battling two climate crises at once: rising sea levels threatening coastal communities and severe droughts hitting rural farms.
New York's largest data center plan faces local resistance in Alabama
Alabama, New York, a town of 1,800, is at the center of a $19.5B data center proposal. Local officials say the state's pause doesn't stop th
NYC nor'easter damage: how to report losses and seek aid
New York City residents and business owners can now report nor'easter damage through the official portal. The city and state have set up hot
Staten Island woman earns $4K reward for reporting illegal dumping
A Staten Island woman received a $4,000 reward for reporting illegal dumping in her neighborhood. The city's tip program, active since the 1
USDA recalls 167,000 pounds of meat over fake inspection labels
The USDA has issued a Class I recall for more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat distributed without federal inspection. The products may still