Category: Economy
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Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices
Economy March 14, 2026

Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices

Mexico’s new screwworm containment strategy—releasing sterilized flies across affected regions—aims to protect ... more

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Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car? Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car?
Economy March 10, 2026

Rising Gas Prices: Should You Finally Switch to an Electric Car?

With gasoline topping $5 per gallon in parts of California, many drivers ... more

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Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save
California March 9, 2026

Drivers Feel the Pinch as Gas Prices Rise — Here’s How to Save

Prices at the pump have emerged in recent days as U.S. Involvement ... more

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs
Economy March 5, 2026

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Refund Billions in Illegal Tariffs

US customs officials are due to report to the Court of International ... more

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401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures 401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures
Economy March 4, 2026

401(k) Withdrawals Hit Record High Amid Trump Economy Pressures

A surge in 401(k) hardship withdrawals highlights growing financial pressure on American ... more

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Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72 Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit .72
Economy March 3, 2026

Overnight Spike: Los Angeles Gas Prices Hit $4.72

Los Angeles gas prices $4.724 mark the highest level since November, raising ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds
California February 25, 2026

New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds

Trump tariff refunds could return billions to American families after the Supreme ... more

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Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves
Consumer Alert February 23, 2026

Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves

The Topo Chico shortage 2026 could impact Latino-owned restaurants, retailers, and the ... more

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Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs
Cover Story February 20, 2026

Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs

Even before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs, ... more

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Why Beef Prices Could Stay High — And What It Means for Latino Families Why Beef Prices Could Stay High — And What It Means for Latino Families
Culture February 19, 2026

Why Beef Prices Could Stay High — And What It Means for Latino Families

New economic data shows Latino households buy beef more often than most ... more

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US Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak US Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak
Economy February 12, 2026

US Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak

  New Gallup data shows nearly 8 million fewer engaged workers since 2020, ... 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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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

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A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down
Economy February 2, 2026

A Strong Peso, a Weak Dollar—and a Border Turned Upside Down

As the Mexican peso hits a two-year high, shoppers, resellers, and businesses ... more

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The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump
Economy January 22, 2026

The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump

Once strong gains among young and nonwhite voters have receded, and recent ... more

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World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test
Economy January 20, 2026

World Cup and Olympics Put Los Angeles’ Finances — and Equity — to the Test

As the city tightens its budget, Latino workers and small businesses stand ... more

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Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal
Economy January 15, 2026

Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal

Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat nutritiously for $3 a meal ... more