Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
LAX Catering Facility Under Investigation Over Mold, Maggots, and Roaches
Workers at Flying Food Group's Inglewood facility documented moldy plates and live insects near food prep areas. State regulators have launc
Texas cities weigh property tax hikes and service cuts to close budget gaps
Major Texas cities are raising property taxes and fees or cutting services to balance budgets. Austin approved a $6.6B plan with a 3.5% tax
Tropical Storm Edouard targets Texas and Louisiana with flood risks
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas-Louisiana border, with potential to strengthen into a hurricane.
California's housing boom hides a demographic shift that worsens the crisis
California built 650,000 new homes from 2019 to 2024, yet the housing crisis deepens. Average household size dropped from 2.89 to 2.77, and
Texas leads U.S. AI data center boom with 71% growth
Texas saw a 71% surge in AI data center capacity, outpacing the global average of 36%. The U.S. now holds 57% of worldwide hyperscale capaci
Border wall construction threatens sacred Kumeyaay land near Tecate
Construction of the border wall in San Diego County is destroying sacred Kumeyaay land near Tecate Peak. Residents report dynamite blasts an
Los Angeles plans electric air taxis to ease Olympic traffic by 2028
Los Angeles is set to introduce electric air taxis for the 2028 Olympics, with vertiports at L.A. Live and routes to key venues. The service
Meta's $18B settlement reshapes teen experience on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 52 US attorneys general, overhauling teen safety on Instagram and Facebook. New rules incl
IRS penalty refunds: pandemic-era filers may be owed money
A federal court ruled that the IRS improperly collected late fees and interest during the pandemic. Eligible taxpayers can file Form 843 to
Texas heat rules protect your power from shutoff this summer
Texas regulators ban electricity shutoffs during extreme heat emergencies. If you're behind on bills, payment plans and assistance programs
Texas food trucks face new state permits and possible CDL rules
Texas mobile food vendors will need a state permit from July 2026. Some drivers may also require a commercial driver's license. New rules ai
FDA probes salmonella outbreak as 84 fall ill, source unknown
The FDA is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 84 people nationwide. The source of the contamination remains unknown, and