Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Florida's $10M small business loan program: what you need to know
Florida has activated a $10 million emergency loan fund for small businesses recovering from Hurricane Isaias. The loans are 0% interest but
Massive crack threatens California's Pacific Coast Highway near Laguna Beach
A massive crack has opened in the cliffs above the Pacific Coast Highway between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, prompting emergency lane cl
Texas contractor sentenced to 30 years for $300K home fraud
Jeremy Jerod Zeno pleaded guilty to first-degree felony theft after scamming homeowners out of more than $300,000. He continued his fraudule
New Jersey homeowners face Nov. 2 deadline for property tax relief
New Jersey homeowners have until Nov. 2, 2026 to apply for property tax relief through ANCHOR, Stay NJ, and Senior Freeze. Eligible resident
Brentwood brush fire contained as Santa Ana winds threaten Los Angeles
A fast-moving brush fire in Brentwood was contained within an hour, but red flag warnings and Santa Ana winds keep Los Angeles on high alert
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis revives questions about his past
Pope Leo XIV underwent emergency surgery for lung cancer in Rome. The Vatican says he never smoked, but the diagnosis raises questions about
How Los Angeles became a key hub in Asia's illegal wildlife trade
Los Angeles has emerged as a major exit point for illegal wildlife shipments to Asia, with hundreds of endangered turtles and tortoises inte
NYC debt relief program wipes out interest on unpaid fines
NYC's Debt Demolisher program offers 100% interest forgiveness and steep discounts on unpaid fines. Eligible property owners and small busin
Super El Niño to bring a wet, stormy winter to Florida
Super El Niño will bring a dramatic shift to Florida's winter, with heavy rainfall in the south and increased tornado risk in central counti
New York's $1,800 newborn benefit: act within 90 days
New York's BABY benefit offers $1,800 per newborn, but parents must apply within 90 days of birth. The payment applies to babies born on or
Deadly Goliath accident at Six Flags Over Georgia prompts nationwide coaster closures
A fatal accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one dead and several injured. Six Flags temporarily closed nin
US health alert: drug-resistant shigella spreads through sex, CDC warns
The CDC reports a rise in extensively drug-resistant shigella, a sexually transmitted infection causing severe diarrhea. Over a third of cas