Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Meta's share shuffle keeps Zuckerberg in California amid wealth tax fight
California's Proposition 40 would tax billionaires' net worth, prompting Zuckerberg to consider leaving. Meta's board approved a new share c
US-Mexico border becomes testing ground for military heat ray
The Pentagon has authorized a seven-month loan of the Active Denial System to the Department of Homeland Security for testing at the US-Mexi
Trump's $30K fraud reward program has strict limits
The Trump administration's new whistleblower program offers up to $30,000 for fraud tips, but strict rules and a $30K cap apply. Learn the d
Los Angeles launches $25M plan to help first-time buyers, but funds go to developers first
Los Angeles County's new $25M housing assistance program opens October 30, but the first phase is for developers, not homebuyers. Individual
EBT card skimming drains SNAP benefits from Latino families across the U.S.
Sophisticated skimming operations are draining SNAP benefits from EBT cards without thieves ever touching the cards. Losses top $230 million
Los Angeles heat waves drive utility bills to record highs, LADWP faces scrutiny
Record heat waves and a 23% rate hike have pushed LADWP bills to historic highs, sparking investigations and a petition with over 28,000 sig
Super El Niño threatens Pacific coasts with record sea level rise
Super El Niño is forecast to hit near-record intensity, raising sea levels up to 40 centimeters along the Pacific coast. Coastal communities
Texas homeowners can cut taxable value by $140K with homestead exemption
Texas homeowners can reduce their taxable home value by $140,000 for school taxes. Seniors and disabled residents get extra breaks. Apply by
Il Fornaio settles $3M harassment case after EEOC probe
Il Fornaio will pay $3 million after an EEOC investigation found systemic sexual harassment affecting over 100 female employees. The consent
Texas school arrests surge as minor incidents turn into criminal cases
Over 47,000 Texas students aged 10-13 were referred to juvenile justice for minor school incidents. Mandatory police presence on campuses ha
Canadian tourist convicted for stealing flamingo from Las Vegas casino
Mitchell Fairbarn, 27, of Ontario, was found guilty of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty for removing Peachy, a 27-year-old Chilean flam
Student loan data breach settlement: up to $5,000 for affected borrowers
A $6.5 million settlement compensates victims of the ECSI student loan data breach. Claims up to $5,000 for documented losses, or $100 witho