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Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US
Religion February 8, 2026

Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US

Vatican officials confirm Pope Leo XIV has no U.S. trip planned for ... more

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ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries
Immigration February 8, 2026

ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries

After a violent ICE arrest in Minnesota, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón survived skull ... more

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Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos
California February 8, 2026

Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos

As rents soar and incomes grow less predictable, more renters — especially ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

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Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters
Entertainment February 8, 2026

Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters

The Puerto Rican superstar becomes the first solo Spanish-language headliner in Super ... more

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Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely
Cover Story February 7, 2026

Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely

The City Councilmember positions her campaign around housing delivery, public trust, and ... more

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US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos
Cover Story February 7, 2026

US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos

Just days after being released from an immigration detention center in Texas, ... more

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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl
Mexico February 5, 2026

Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl

Satellite monitoring and deforestation-free certification are reshaping Mexico’s avocado industry while supporting ... more

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Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target
Immigration February 5, 2026

Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target

Research from the Deportation Data Project reveals major increases in community arrests, ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... more

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LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates
LA Politics February 5, 2026

LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates

Supervisors cite a $303 million shortfall as advocates warn reduced outreach and ... more

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TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps
Health February 5, 2026

TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps

The government-run website launching in 2026 aims to connect patients with discounted, ... more

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California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available
Health February 5, 2026

California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available

For the first time in U.S. history, a state is directly selling ... more

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Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like
Consumer Alert February 5, 2026

Apple Is Warning iPhone Users Again — Here’s What the New Scams Actually Look Like

Fake Apple ID alerts, browser pop-ups, and targeted spyware campaigns are becoming ... more

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Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center
Health February 5, 2026

Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center

Public health experts warn that weakened surveillance, misinformation, and delayed response are ... more

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Before the World Knew Bad Bunny: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Choir Singer, Salsa Dancer, Musical Creator at 13 Before the World Knew Bad Bunny: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Choir Singer, Salsa Dancer, Musical Creator at 13
Entertainment February 4, 2026

Before the World Knew Bad Bunny: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Choir Singer, Salsa Dancer, Musical Creator at 13

How Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s music, roots, and activism reshaped Latin music ... more

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The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants
Cover Story February 4, 2026

The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants

A new Cato Institute analysis shows immigrants consistently paid more in taxes ... more