Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Texas governor race heats up over data centers as both sides clash on how to regulate them
Data center expansion becomes a pivotal debate topic between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial race. Hinojosa demands
New York's housing crisis demands 700,000 new homes, but hurdles remain
New York City must build 700,000 homes over the next decade to stabilize rents. But high costs, office conversion challenges, and legal figh
California's SB 762 lets 13 communities ask voters for higher sales taxes
Governor Newsom signed SB 762, giving 13 California cities and counties the power to ask voters for local sales tax increases. Each communit
Tesla's Las Vegas Robotaxis Debut with Strict Limits and No Airport Pickups
Nevada approved just 10 of Tesla's 5,000 requested robotaxis for Las Vegas. The fleet is capped at 45 mph and barred from airport pickups. H
Bitcoin mining plant leaves Alabama town powerless amid legal gridlock
A 50 MW Bitcoin mining facility in Somerville, Alabama, has strained the local grid, leaving homes in darkness. County officials say Dillon'
El Niño forecast signals a wet 2026–27 winter for Southern California
NOAA estimates over 90% probability of a powerful El Niño for 2026–27, with a 69% chance of a historic event. Southern California could see
New York's electricity rates among highest in US, hitting Latino families hard
New York's residential electricity prices jumped nearly 12% in a year, now the third highest in the nation. Latino families in NYC and beyon
US warns travelers: valid visas in expired passports may not be enough
US officials warn that a valid visa in an expired passport may not guarantee entry. Travelers must meet the 6-month validity rule and keep d
NYC Sanitation Workers Face Rising Needle Injuries on the Job
New York City sanitation workers are reporting more needle stick injuries, with 49 cases through August 2026. Officials are raising fines an
LA County reports first West Nile virus death of the season
Los Angeles County has confirmed its first West Nile virus death of the season. A San Fernando Valley resident died after severe neurologica
Florida's flying taxis will debut pricier than Uber, says DeSantis
Florida's flying taxis are coming, but early rides will cost more than an Uber. Governor DeSantis confirmed test flights in 2026 and two ver
SNAP September 2026: payment dates and maximum amounts by state
SNAP payments for September 2026 will be distributed on state-specific schedules, with amounts up to $994 for a family of four. New work req