Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Nevada's Lithium Boom Lures Californians Seeking a Fresh Start in the Desert
Nevada's workforce grew 1.9% from April 2025 to April 2026, the fastest in the nation. Lithium reserves and AI infrastructure fuel a corpora
Santa Monica Beach Crisis: Sleeping Bags Replace Sunbathers as Homelessness Surges
A viral video captured by a city council candidate shows Santa Monica beach blanketed with sleeping bags at sunrise. The footage has reignit
Bay Area Drives California Home Prices to Record $930K Median
California's median home price reached a record $930,260 in May, driven by the Bay Area's $1.45 million median. San Francisco County saw a 2
New York $120 Grocery Benefit: How Latino Families Can Apply This Summer
New York families can receive $120 per eligible child for groceries through the Summer EBT program. Applications are open until September 8,
Apple Price Hikes Loom as AI Chip Shortage Drives Up iPhone Costs
Apple is set to raise iPhone prices as a global shortage of DRAM chips, driven by AI demand, squeezes supply. The iPhone 18 lineup could see
Powassan Virus Cases Rise in US: What Latinos Need to Know About Tick-Borne Disease
Powassan virus cases are rising in the US, particularly in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. The tick-borne disease can transmit in jus
Times Square Shooting After Knicks Parade Sparks Panic in New York
A shooting in Times Square on Thursday afternoon caused mass panic just hours after the Knicks championship parade. NYPD officers arrested o
Baby Boomers Face Homelessness as Housing Crisis Deepens Generational Divide
The housing crisis is pushing an increasing number of baby boomers into homelessness. Younger generations are questioning the policies of th
New York Rent Vote Looms: Could Freeze or Hike Hit 1 Million Apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board will vote June 25 on rent hikes for one million stabilized apartments in New York. Tenants demand a freeze while l
Wall Street Giants Head South: Apollo's Austin Move Signals Shift in Financial Power
Apollo Global Management is opening a second headquarters in Austin, Texas, moving key jobs from Wall Street. The shift highlights how lower
Miami-Dade's Rising Cost of Living Pushes Essential Workers Out
More than 563,000 households in Miami-Dade are classified as ALICE—employed but unable to cover essentials. Rents have jumped from $1,454 to
New York Rolls Out $2 Billion in STAR Property Tax Relief: What Latino Homeowners Need to Know
Nearly 2.8 million New York property owners will receive STAR tax relief payments ranging from $350 to $1,500. The state has started mailing