Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Cuban woman loses US citizenship over Miami casino fraud
Milagros Acosta Torres lost her US citizenship after a federal judge ruled she concealed her involvement in a $5.3 million fraud at the Micc
Texas shuts down automated permits after data centers bypass pause
Texas deactivated its STEERS portal after data centers received stormwater permits during Governor Abbott's environmental pause. Environment
Brickell condo becomes illegal party hub as Miami cracks down on Airbnb chaos
Miami code enforcement has cited The Club at Brickell Bay for running an unlicensed hotel operation. Nearly 85% of its units are used as sho
California's vanishing coast: up to 75% of beaches could be lost by 2100
California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment projects that between 24% and 75% of the state's coastline could disappear by 2100. Erosion has
El Niño's rains ease California wildfires but trigger new hazards
El Niño's heavy rains have lowered wildfire risk in Southern California, but they've also triggered flash floods and mudslides. Officials wa
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner hit by massive waves near San Clemente
Dramatic video shows ocean waves slamming into an Amtrak Pacific Surfliner near San Clemente, California. The incident occurred during extre
Brick Township bans roosters after years of noise complaints
Brick Township, New Jersey, has banned roosters in residential areas after a surge in noise complaints. Existing owners can keep birds until
Central Park's horse carriages face a final farewell by 2028
New York City Council has approved a phaseout of horse-drawn carriages, with a full ban by June 2028. The decision follows a fatal accident
Mexican TikToker files $50M claim against ICE after shooting in LA
Mexican TikToker Carlitos Ricardo Parias, known as Richard LA, filed a $50 million claim against the federal government after being shot by
Los Angeles County sees record rabid bat cases; here's how to stay safe
Los Angeles County has confirmed a record 77 rabid bats this year, with hotspots in the Santa Clarita Valley. Health officials urge resident
New York allocates $26.4M to shield families from stricter SNAP rules
New York is deploying $26.4 million to help over 340,000 residents keep food benefits as federal SNAP rules tighten. The Nutrition Navigator
Texas researchers turn wastewater into a lifeline for AI data centers
University of Texas researchers propose using treated wastewater to cool AI data centers, easing pressure on freshwater supplies. New desali