Houston, PA

After Hurricane Katrina, Houston’s initial warm embrace of 200,000 evacuees turned cold as racial tensions and media-driven fears about crime escalated. Jake Bittle reports for Grist. In short:. Houston’s mayor initially led a praised effort to resettle thousands of Katrina evacuees, but soon faced backlash due to racial prejudices...

Houston’s struggle to help Katrina evacuees reveals the limits of generosity

Endicott, NY

A reputed Peruvian gang leader linked to 23 murders in Peru, was nabbed Wednesday in New York by US immigration officials. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the alleged head of the notorious "Los Killers" gang, wanted for a series of killings back home, was apprehended in Endicott, New York, roughly 145 miles from the Big Apple, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's announcement on Thursday.

'Highly dangerous' Peruvian gang leader wanted for killing 23 captured with girlfriend in US

Border Report

About half a million people live below the poverty level in Baja California, including 62,000 living in "extreme poverty" in cities such as Tijuana and Mexicali, said Netzahualcóyotl Jáuregui Santillán, the state's Secretary of Wellbeing.

500K residents living below poverty level in Baja California

Climate change is making U.S. homes riskier investments, as rising insurance costs signal a looming housing bubble that could devastate the economy. Zoë Schlanger reports for The Atlantic. In short:. Home insurance premiums are climbing nationwide due to increasing climate risks like wildfires and floods. Experts warn that home...

Climate risks may trigger the next housing crisis

Pennsylvania State

East Palestine, OH

A year and a half after a catastrophic Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fire in East Palestine, Ohio, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced plans to monitor private drinking water wells for Pennsylvania residents living within one mile of the accident site for the next decade. East...

Pennsylvania will monitor private drinking water wells near the East Palestine train derailment site for 10 years

Sao Paulo: Wildfires in Brazil’s southern Sao Paulo state have killed at least two people, officials said Saturday. At least 36 cities have been put on high alert. Local and federal authorities were stepping up efforts to control the flames, Sao Paulo state Gov. Tarcísio de Freitas said.

Wildfires in Brazil Leave at Least 2 Dead in Sao Paulo

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Reuters

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Some of the suspects arrested for setting fire to sugarcane fields in Sao Paulo state told police they are linked to an organized crime gang and were retaliating for anti-crime actions by the government, a senior state official said on Tuesday.

Crime gang PCC is prime suspect for setting Brazil farmland fires, official says

Texas State

Kinney County, TX

Jack Beavers

Mexican cartels are recruiting U.S. soldiers as smugglers for their human trafficking operations along the Texas border. In one Texas border county alone, law enforcement officers have arrested three U.S. Army soldiers since April for attempting to smuggle migrants deeper into the state.

Texas Border: Cartels Recruit U.S. Soldiers as Smugglers

Insects are disappearing globally, and while data is difficult to parse, the loss threatens ecosystems and food production. Manuela Saragosa reports for the Financial Times. Insect populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use, raising concerns about pollination and food security. Despite the alarming trends, data...

The world may be losing its tiny pollinators

Latin Times

In a dramatic and unexpected statement, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the elusive leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, is claiming that his recent apprehension by U.S. authorities was not a voluntary surrender but the result of a betrayal by Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the infamous Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Sinaloa's Mayo Zambada breaks his silence and drops bombshell: kidnapped by U.S., betrayed by El Chapo's son

Alaska State

Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Yukon River is releasing alarming amounts of mercury, posing a significant threat to local Indigenous communities. Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist. In short:. A new study reveals that melted permafrost is releasing more mercury than previously estimated, with serious implications for human health. The mercury release...

Melting Alaskan permafrost releases dangerous mercury levels

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Oregon State

Maximina Hernández Reyes transformed her passion for gardening into a successful farm business in Oregon, thanks to the support of local food networks that empower immigrant communities. Elizabeth Doerr reports for Civil Eats. In short:. Hernández Reyes emigrated from Oaxaca in 2001, initially struggled to find support, and later...

A gardener turns passion into a thriving farm with community support

Panamanian border police arrested 15 people Wednesday connected to a criminal organization that helped smuggle Chinese migrants across the Darien jungle via a "VIP route" with fewer challenges to traverse.  All 15 suspects arrested were Panamanian, though Marquez alleged they worked for Colombian gangs.

Panama dismantles 'VIP' Chinese migrant route in Darien jungle

San Antonio, TX

Guatemalan authorities have arrested seven individuals in connection with the death of 53 migrants who were abandoned inside a tractor trailer in Texas in 2022. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into what has been described as the deadliest case of migrant smuggling in recent U.S. history. The...

7 people arrested in Guatemala in connection with death of 53 migrants smuggled in trailer in Texas

Caribbean countries are turning to the International Court of Justice to clarify the financial responsibilities of major polluters for climate-related damages, hoping to break the cycle of debt caused by increasingly destructive hurricanes. Natricia Duncan reports for The Guardian. In short:. Caribbean islands are pressing the ICJ to issue an...

Caribbean nations seek UN court’s help to escape climate disaster debt

More than 42.4 million immigrants live in the United States to pursue opportunities and dreams. Many of these immigrants believe in the American Dream and are optimistic about achieving it despite the political climate and threats they face almost every day. Sarah Atuhaire left Uganda for the United States 13...

This woman left U.S. to rear goats in Uganda and now making millions

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

SEATTLE - Following the recent arrest of two high-profile Mexican drug lords, a Virginia-based private security firm is urging Americans traveling to Mexico in the next few days to be cautious and monitor trusted sources to avoid any getting caught up in a violent flare-up. Mexican government officials at the border state of Chihuahua also raised concerns over possible violence and are preparing for a "worst-case scenario," said Public Safety Director Gilberto Loya on July 29. "Why prepare? Because it is not clear what happened. There could be a different response from criminal groups if it was a surrender or a betrayal between cells of the same cartel," Loya added.

Americans urged caution when travelling to Mexico as arrest of high-profile drug lords could lead to flare-up

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Cattle block Nigerian capital’s roads as herders struggle to find grazing land

Nigeria's capital city Abuja is increasingly disrupted by cattle blocking roads as climate change and urban development force Fulani herders to seek pasture in the city....

Cattle block Nigerian capital’s roads as herders struggle to find grazing land

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