Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
New York parents can get $1,000 per child, but age and income rules apply
New York's Empire State Child Credit can deliver up to $1,000 per child, but only for kids under 4. Older children get half that amount, and
El Niño Winter Forecast: Big Weather Surprises Across the US
NOAA forecasts an 83% chance of a strong or very strong El Niño by early 2027. Expect heavy snow in the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, but rain
Kentucky's 1936 hanging still echoes in today's execution debate
In 1936, Rainey Bethea's public hanging in Owensboro, Kentucky, drew 20,000 spectators and sparked a national backlash that led to bans on p
California coast braces for record El Niño waves and dangerous rip currents
The National Weather Service has issued urgent warnings for California's coast as El Niño drives 16-foot waves and dangerous rip currents. O
Texas eviction law speeds up renter displacement across the state
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 38, overhauling eviction procedures to speed up property recovery. Renters now face tighter deadlines f
California's Scott River runs dry during salmon run, sparking water war
The Scott River in Northern California is drying up at the worst possible time for salmon. Farmers and tribes clash over water use as regula
Minimum wage gaps widen across US cities as local rates outpace federal floor
Seattle, Washington state, Maine, and Montana are setting 2027 minimum wages well above the federal floor. The growing patchwork of local ra
California's economy outpaces Texas, Florida, and New York in 2025 growth
California's real GDP grew 3.5% in 2025, outpacing Texas and Florida (2.8%) and New York (2.5%). Manufacturing alone contributed $391 billio
New York hospitals must offer debt relief even to insured patients
New York hospitals must evaluate low-income patients for financial assistance regardless of insurance status. Eligible households can get bi
Santa Monica's retail slump: a rare opening for bold investors
Santa Monica's retail vacancy rate exceeds 11%, higher than Beverly Hills, Culver City, and West Hollywood. The city is investing $3M to rev
New York City fast-tracks affordable housing in 12 neighborhoods
New York City is accelerating affordable housing development in 12 neighborhoods across four boroughs. The new fast-track process starts in
Brooklyn's Box Street Park breaks ground after 20-year wait
Construction has started on Box Street Park, a $40 million waterfront green space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, ending a 20-year wait. The park w