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More than a million fans have attended games at Copa América so far with the knockout stages still to come
SEATTLE - For the first time in the history of the oldest national team tournament in the world, the group stage of Copa América 2024 has sold more than 1 million tickets, according to CONMEBOL officials. If CONMEBOL figures are true, we should expect Copa América 2024 to surpass...
Geothermal development in the Mexico-U.S. border could turn Presidio, Texas into a hub of clean energy
Researchers have identified a significant source of geothermal energy under the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio Grande, presenting a promising opportunity for clean energy development in the Presidio County, one of the poorest counties in the country. The Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas at Austin conducted...
Washington D.C. police to start enforcing youth curfews during the summer as a way to reduce crime
SEATTLE - The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. will begin enforcing youth curfew hours throughout the summer in an attempt to reduce juvenile crime around the area. The curfew, which will start on Monday, July 8 and will be in effect until at least August, mandates that individuals under the age of 17 must remain indoors from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., seven days a week.
Lloyd Doggett is the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw candidacy
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) has urged President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race following a poor performance at last week's debate, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to publicly do so. Doggett, a House member since 1995, expressed disappointment in Biden's performance during the debate, noting that the...
Judicial oversight on migrant kids' centers ends – What now for undocumented children without families?
Federal judicial oversight of U.S. centers housing migrant children was eliminated this week by a federal judge's ruling in favor of the federal government. This marks the end of protections for children under the Flores Agreement, a battle the government has fought since the Trump administration. Federal Judge Dolly M....
Latin Music takes Europe by storm: Nodal, Turizo, Karol G and more with sold-out shows and hot tickets
Europe is sizzling this summer with the vibrant rhythms and performances of Latin music stars and the passion of their fans. From sold-out concerts to highly anticipated tours, artists like Luis Miguel, Karol G, Christian Nodal, Manuel Turizo, and María Becerra, among many others, are making waves, ensuring that fans across the continent are treated to unforgettable musical experiences.
U.S. commits to covering repatriation costs of migrants crossing Darién Gap in deal with Panama
On Monday, the governments of Panama and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in which the U.S. administration committed to covering the repatriation costs of migrants crossing the Darién Gap, a natural border with Colombia used by hundreds of people daily on their way to North America.
Maduro says he plans to continue talks with the U.S. ahead of elections, says Venezuela "must be respected"
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced Monday that he plans to continue dialogue with the U.S. ahead of the country's highly-anticipated elections. Maduro is seeking a third term in and will seek for the U.S. government to lift its economic sanctions that were imposed over the last decade in an effort to topple him. He said the dialogue was "urgent" during his weekly TV show, Maduro +.
Paola Salcedo, sister of soccer player Carlos Salcedo, murdered in Mexico
In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves throughout Mexico, Paola Salcedo, a beloved presenter, influencer, and sister of soccer player Carlos Salcedo, was tragically murdered at the age of 29. The horrific event occurred in the State of Mexico, where Salcedo was gunned down in front of her 4-year-old son while she was on a phone call outside a circus.
Nevadans will officially vote whether to enshrine abortion in November as issue gets on the ballot
Nevadans will officially vote on an amendment to enshrine abortion in the state during the November elections, officials confirm. The Nevada secretary of state's office certified on Friday the ballot initiative to amend the State Constitution to include an explicit right to abortion after verifying the signatures required, The New York Times reports.
Undocumented immigrants can now apply for Illinois driver's license under new law
Starting Monday, Illinois residents without U.S. citizenship can receive a standard driver's license or state ID. This development follows a new law aimed at reducing discrimination by police and providing undocumented immigrants with identification to access essential services. The standard driver's license will replace the Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL),...
Denver closes the last of its immigrant shelters as influx has decreased as of late
Denver has closed its last immigrant shelter as the influx of people who traveled to the city after crossing the border illegally has decreased. Over the past 18 months, approximately 42,000 immigrants from Central and South America arrived in Denver, leading the city to reduce services and halt hiring in some areas to fund their care.
Amid scorching temperatures, Biden administration unveils rules to protect workers from extreme heat
The Biden administration has unveiled a proposal aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. If finalized, the rule would establish the first-ever federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, potentially safeguarding up to 36 million indoor and outdoor workers. The announcement, made amid nationwide temperature warnings, outlines...
Judicial Disparities In Minnesota Highlight 'Refugee Roulette' In Asylum Cases
Statistics have shown that judges in Minnesota have approved 30% asylum applications from 2018 to 2023, with some having accepted 60%, while others 11%, revealing that the outcome for an asylum seeker depends heavily on the judicial authority randomly assigned to their case. Unlike regular courts, most immigration court asylum...
Immigration is projected to drive high economic growth in the U.S. over the next 10 years, analysis shows
Immigration has been a central issue over the last years as unprecedented numbers of unauthorized migrants crossed the southern border. But despite growing tensions in politics regarding this issue, a new Congressional Budget Office report shows that increased immigration to the U.S. will likely drive higher economic growth and labor supply, grow federal revenue and shrink deficits over the next 10 years.
A new campaign in Spanish encourages Latino parents to store their firearms safely
During Gun Violence Awareness Month, the End Family Fire program has launched the first national public education campaign on safe firearm storage targeting Latino gun owners. The campaign, titled "Da El Siguiente Paso" or "Take the Next Step," addresses the significant increase in Hispanic firearm ownership, by focusing on reaching Latino parents who own firearms and motivating them to store all of their firearms more securely.
Immigration is a top concern for Americans, but policies to handle it remain unclear
The U.S. and Mexico have increasingly expelled, returned or removed an increasing number of non-Mexican nationals from across the southern border under a public health order enacted by the Trump administration called Title 42. As the policy became more common, it also turned more controversial, as neither country published any formal agreement or guidance that explains or limits when or how such removals may be carried out.
Ocasio-Cortez to file impeachment articles against Supreme Court after Trump immunity ruling
SEATTLE - New York representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on July 1 that she will file impeachment articles against at least one justice on the Supreme Court after their decision to grant partial immunity to former President Donald Trump as he faces felony charges in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Hurricane Beryl is a sign that this year's hurricane season could be anything but normal
SEATTLE - Earlier this year, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2024 which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. This theory only intensified with the appearance of Hurricane Beryl, which formed during the evening of June 29th and rapidly increased into a major Category 4 storm on June 30th.
Lawmakers and Latino advocacy groups react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump has some immunity in his federal election interference case. The decision quickly led to a pouring of opinions from lawmakers and Latino advocates alike. The 6-3 ruling will affect whether Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony...
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