Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Social Security expands fast-track disability list with 14 new conditions
The Social Security Administration has added 14 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program, which fast-tracks disability claims
Queens candle thief arrested nearly 150 times sparks bail reform debate
Shaquan Seth, 40, has been arrested nearly 150 times in New York, mostly for stealing scented candles from Target. Despite a long rap sheet,
Los Angeles cracks down on littering with fines and jail time
Los Angeles is cracking down on littering with fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail for repeat offenders. The city is using digit
Argentine Beef Recall Hits Texas and Florida: What to Check at Home
Federal inspectors flagged a 29,628-pound Argentine beef shipment that entered the U.S. without required reinspection. The recall affects sp
Federal sweep in New York exposes decade-long fake marriage ring for green cards
Federal agents dismantled a decade-long marriage fraud network that arranged over 1,000 fake weddings for green cards. Eleven people face co
NYC's trash bin mandate backfires as supplier goes bankrupt
The company manufacturing New York City's official trash bins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after sales plummeted. Property owners now
Florida's property tax break could push rents higher for tenants
Florida's proposed $250K property tax exemption could lead to higher rents as cities offset revenue losses. Analysts warn of $400M shortfall
Beyond the Big Cities: Where US Housing Is Building Equity Now
US housing demand is shifting to suburbs outside major metros, with some ZIP codes seeing sales above asking. Buyers face higher down paymen
Miami's new zoning rules unlock small homes on once-impossible lots
Miami's City Commission approved a zoning change that permits small homes on narrow lots previously restricted. The move aims to boost affor
Powerball jackpot: how taxes shrink $975M to $266M
The $975M Powerball jackpot drops to about $422.4M with the lump sum option. Federal withholding and top tax rates reduce that to roughly $2
California salmon mystery solved: anchovy enzyme killing young Chinook
A 37-scientist team traced the deaths of winter-run Chinook fry to a thiamine deficiency caused by an enzyme in anchovies. The deficiency ha
Bezos's Miami Move Pays Off Big for Amazon Stockholders
Jeff Bezos's move to Miami has saved him billions in taxes on Amazon stock sales. The relocation has also boosted Amazon's stock price, addi