Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICE in Austin: what we know
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan, was shot by an ICE agent while delivering food in North Austin. His attorney says he h
FBI warns of tradwife dating app scheme targeting ICE agents
An FBI memo warns that fake tradwife profiles on dating apps may be used to expose ICE agents. The scheme allegedly aims to dox federal offi
Florida blocks undocumented students from technical career programs
Florida's Board of Education approved Rule 6A 10.0246, requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence for career and technical programs.
Texas homeowners get relief as Abbott bans price optimization
Texas home insurance premiums have surged 79% in six years, straining families. Governor Greg Abbott's new measures ban price optimization a
Miami Beach's Savoy Hotel faces demolition as state laws override local zoning
The Savoy Hotel, a 1937 Art Deco landmark on Ocean Drive, may be demolished for a 38-story condo tower. New Florida laws override local zoni
California classic car owners get relief under Jay Leno's new law
Governor Newsom signed SB 1392, exempting classic cars from smog checks. The law phases in from 2028, covering models up to 1985 by 2033. Ow
US bill proposes 32-hour workweek with overtime after threshold
Congressman Mark Takano has introduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, aiming to lower the overtime threshold to 32 hours over three years
Antarctic ozone hole shrinks to historic low in 2025, WMO confirms
The Antarctic ozone hole reached one of its smallest sizes on record in 2025, according to the WMO. This marks the second consecutive year o
University of California weighs bringing back SAT amid faculty pressure
The University of California is considering a return to SAT requirements after more than 3,000 professors pushed for the exam, citing rising
Los Angeles wildfire report reveals gaps in recovery planning
The McChrystal Group's review found that Los Angeles County lacked a formal recovery plan when the Eaton and Palisades fires struck in Janua
NYC winter jobs pay up to $45 an hour for snow removal workers
New York City is recruiting snow removal workers for the upcoming winter season, offering up to $45 an hour. The city has streamlined the ap
Texas cracks down on birth tourism with new executive order
Texas has intensified its crackdown on birth tourism under a new executive order. Hospitals and doctors face severe penalties for offering c