Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
SNAP EBT cards get chip upgrades: Which states are rolling them out now
Federal data shows over $320M stolen from SNAP benefits via skimming since 2022. States like California and New York are now issuing chip-en
California declares emergency as Super El Niño looms for winter
California has declared a statewide emergency ahead of a potentially historic Super El Niño. Forecasters see a 75% chance of record strength
LAUSD faces $3.5B deficit as enrollment drops, forcing school closure debates
LAUSD enrollment has fallen nearly 50% since 2003, leading to a projected $3.5B deficit by 2029. Officials are weighing closures, mergers, a
Texas secures $12B in Medicaid funds, but distribution challenges loom
Texas has secured nearly $12 billion in federal Medicaid funding after months of negotiations. The funds aim to expand coverage and moderniz
Texas ranchers sue to stop border wall in Big Bend
A coalition of Texas landowners is suing to stop border wall construction in Big Bend, arguing the region doesn't warrant such measures. The
Florida grocery store faces penalties after inspectors find pests and unsafe temperatures
A routine inspection at a Winn-Dixie in Hallandale Beach uncovered live cockroaches near the seafood section and dairy units running above s
US airlines cancel holiday flights as jet fuel costs soar
Major US airlines are trimming schedules and canceling December flights due to a 6.1% jump in jet fuel prices. Travelers face higher fares a
NYC West Nile cases surge past last year as officials step up mosquito control
New York City has confirmed over 30 West Nile virus cases this season, exceeding last year's total of 18. Brooklyn leads with 11 infections,
Super El Niño reshapes winter weather across the Southwest
A Super El Niño is shifting winter weather across the Southwest, with heavier rains in the south and uncertain snowpack in the north. Water
New York's $200 energy rebate checks start arriving in mailboxes
New York is mailing $200 energy rebate checks to eligible residents starting September 21. Payments continue through December, and no applic
Florida records first dengue death in nearly a century, sparking health alerts
An 80-year-old woman died of dengue in Tampa, marking Florida's first such death in nearly a century. Local transmission is rising in Hillsb
Amy's Kitchen closes Santa Rosa plant, cutting 207 jobs in phased shutdown
Amy's Kitchen is closing its Santa Rosa factory, affecting 207 workers. Production will shift to Oregon and Idaho, with layoffs beginning in