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Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos
Economy March 29, 2023

Stress and poverty: the other enemies of Latinos

In 2020, the overall life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by 1.5 ... more

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LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work
Economy October 16, 2023

LinkedIn: The premier site to find work is leaving hundreds of its workers out of work

LinkedIn plans to lay off more than 660 people across its engineering, ... more

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Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank
Economy July 23, 2024

Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank

If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same ... more

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Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs? Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs?
Economy March 1, 2025

Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs?

Timeline of the Bird Flu Outbreak and Egg Price Increases: Early 2022: ... more

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How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States? How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?
Economy May 23, 2025

How does the 3.5% remittance tax affect the United States?

The 3.5 percent tax on remittances sent from the United States, approved ... more

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Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown
Economy September 29, 2025

Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown

A new report from UC Merced Community and Labor Center shows California’s ... 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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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money? ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?
Economy July 1, 2022

ECONOMY: California approved gas tax relief for residents. When will I get my money?

  Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom have finalized a deal to send $9.5 ... more

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After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed
Economy December 26, 2022

After-Christmas sales start Monday, but banks are closed

The day after Christmas looks a little different this year since the ... more

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Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips
Economy June 23, 2023

Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips

Gas prices at the pump in Southern California are expected to remain ... more

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IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States
Business March 12, 2024

IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for Tax filing directly to ... more

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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos
Economy April 23, 2025

High Cost of Living a Growing Concern for L.A. County Residents, Especially Latinos

Deep-seated frustration with the high cost of living remains a main concern ... more

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Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico
Economy July 15, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico

After much dithering, President Donald Trump's administration announced the date on which ... more

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Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support
Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... 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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For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes
Culture June 17, 2026

For the First Time, Most U.S. Families Have Two Breadwinners as Latina Moms Boost Household Incomes

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds that most two-parent households now ... more

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Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion
Economy November 3, 2022

Who wants to be a millionaire?. The Powerball increases its Prize to $1.50 Billion

How does it work? -The odds, according to the lottery, are somewhat less ... more

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades
Economy March 2, 2023

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

The gender gap in pay has remained relatively stable in the United ... more

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