Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Miami Beach billionaire's helipad plan faces neighbor revolt
Billionaire Ken Griffin's plan to build a private helipad on Terminal Island faces organized opposition from nearby luxury condo residents.
Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'sugar-free' drinks that contain up to 21g of sugar
A class-action lawsuit claims Starbucks misleads customers with 'sugar-free' labels on drinks that contain 13-21g of sugar. The case targets
Hurricane Isaias barrels toward Florida as Category 3 threat
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Isaias, which could make landfall as a Category 3 storm. Over 12,000 personnel are deployed, and evacuation
NYC's EHV program ends, but 6,273 families keep rent aid through new vouchers
NYC's EHV program officially ends, but 6,273 households will keep their rent assistance through new housing vouchers. The transition is auto
Chiricahua Monument Moves Closer to Becoming 64th National Park
Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument is set to become America's 64th national park after bipartisan legislation passed Congress. The desig
NYC Rent Guidelines Board freezes rents on one million stabilized apartments
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0% rent increase for one-year and two-year leases on stabilized apartments, affecting about one milli
California turns prison firefighting into a real career path for inmates
California has signed AB 2483, creating a certification program for formerly incarcerated firefighters. The law removes barriers to Cal Fire
California's speed camera pilot in Malibu hits 100,000 violations, forcing pause
California's speed camera pilot in Malibu recorded 100,000 violations in just 10 days, forcing a pause. Fines will start at $50 and reach $5
Texas man faces $2.3M fee for police camera records
A North Richland Hills resident requested police camera records and got a $2.3 million bill. The city says it reflects 14 years of review wo
Joby Aviation faces $116.9M verdict in trade secrets case over air data probes
Joby Aviation must pay $116.9M after a jury found it misappropriated trade secrets from Aerosonic. The verdict could delay its commercial la
Tropical Storm Isaias Gains Strength, Gulf Coast Prepares for Landfall
Tropical Storm Isaias is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall. Florida and Louisi
Hurricane Rachel's Pacific U-Turn Puts Southern California on Alert
Hurricane Rachel's unexpected turn toward the Pacific coast has Southern California on watch. Though expected to weaken, the storm could sti