Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Venice, Los Angeles weighs fines for long-vacant properties
Venice, Los Angeles is considering fines for owners of properties vacant over six months. The proposal aims to ease the housing crisis and r
California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults show alarming stress buildup
A new study finds critical segments of California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are under unusually high stress. The research, based
NYPD probes mysterious manhole appearances near Penn Station
NYPD is investigating footage of individuals emerging from a manhole near Penn Station in Manhattan. Authorities suspect they're searching f
El Niño reshapes hurricane season, putting Hawaii at unexpected risk
El Niño is altering hurricane season, with two systems already hitting the Big Island of Hawaii. Saturated soil and steep terrain heighten f
Brooklyn Bridge vendors push out licensed veterans amid city inaction
Nearly 42 unlicensed vendors crowd the Brooklyn Bridge walkway, blocking pedestrians and bike lanes. Licensed disabled veterans say they can
Social Security 2027 COLA: Retirees Could See 3.5% Boost
The 2027 Social Security COLA could hit 3.5%, adding roughly $73 a month for average retirees. The final figure depends on third-quarter inf
Florida's coast gets a climate-resilient makeover
Florida is deploying 3D-printed living seawalls, elevated housing, and sponge parks to combat rising seas. These projects aim to protect coa
Florida homeowners can skip permits for minor repairs under new law
Florida's House Bill 803, effective July 1, 2026, exempts minor home repairs under $7,500 from building permits. Homeowners still must follo
California families can erase up to $8,000 in electric debt with this plan
Southern California Edison's Arrearage Management Plan can wipe out up to $8,000 in past-due electric bills for qualifying households. To be
DMV text scam spreads across US states: how to spot fake toll and fine alerts
Scammers are sending fake texts about unpaid tolls and traffic fines to drivers across multiple states. Officials say they never request pay
Dallas Deploys Barnacle Device to Tackle Repeat Parking Offenders
Dallas is using the Barnacle device to immobilize vehicles of repeat parking violators. Drivers with three or more unpaid tickets face a $10
Melania Trump's White House absence: What's behind the distance?
Melania Trump has reportedly not stayed overnight at the White House during her husband's second term. Author Michael Wolff calls it an 'abd