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UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development
Economy November 14, 2022

UCLA Part of a $1 Million Research Funding Aimed at Advancing Latino Economic Development

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI), in collaboration with ... more

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The Rise of Powerful Weight-Loss Drugs: Embracing GLP-1 Treatments The Rise of Powerful Weight-Loss Drugs: Embracing GLP-1 Treatments
Wellness July 7, 2023

The Rise of Powerful Weight-Loss Drugs: Embracing GLP-1 Treatments

The sudden popularity of effective weight-loss drugs is scrambling the industry devoted ... more

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Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical
Economy March 9, 2023

Why mentoring Hispanic youth today is critical

More than half the workforce will be Hispanic in less than ten ... more

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Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations
Business September 14, 2023

Latinos Contribution to the U.S. Economy: A GDP Ranking Surpassing Nations

Latinos in the United States helped propel the national economy forward with ... more

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How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S. How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S.
Food October 22, 2023

How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S.

The growing supply of new culinary offerings in California and the rest ... more

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Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says
Economy May 30, 2024

Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says

A new study shows nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food ... more

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3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs 3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs
Family April 24, 2024

3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs

Raising teens is hard. This is the point in time when hormones ... more

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Trump Halts CFPB Operations, Impacting L.A.’s Latino Community Trump Halts CFPB Operations, Impacting L.A.’s Latino Community
Business February 17, 2025

Trump Halts CFPB Operations, Impacting L.A.’s Latino Community

In February 2025, the Trump administration directed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ... more

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5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country 5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country
Culture September 12, 2023

5 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country

Mexicans generally have favorable views of the United States and see it ... more

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Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances
Economy May 19, 2025

Latino Congressmen in the US Oppose a 5% Tax on Remittances

A group of Hispanic legislators in the United States Congress joined the ... more

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How Immigration Has Enriched American Holidays and Traditions How Immigration Has Enriched American Holidays and Traditions
Culture April 18, 2025

How Immigration Has Enriched American Holidays and Traditions

How Immigrants Shaped America's Holiday Traditions—from Chocolate Bunnies to Kwanzaa Candles   Immigrants and ... more

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Mexico Retail Sales Plunge, Sparking Economic Worries Mexico Retail Sales Plunge, Sparking Economic Worries
Economy August 26, 2025

Mexico Retail Sales Plunge, Sparking Economic Worries

Retail sales in Mexico dropped by more than 9 percent in July ... more

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Patzcuaro: A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing Patzcuaro: A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing
Climate Change April 26, 2024

Patzcuaro: A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing

A popular lake in central Mexico that is a major tourist destination ... more

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In the face of climate change, conserving water is a priority in California In the face of climate change, conserving water is a priority in California
Environment September 13, 2022

In the face of climate change, conserving water is a priority in California

With climate change, drought, and wildfires, the need to conserve water in ... more

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Juan Escobedo: “If Art Doesn’t Have an Impact on Society, it Doesn’t Make Sense.” Juan Escobedo: “If Art Doesn’t Have an Impact on Society, it Doesn’t Make Sense.”
Film September 3, 2023

Juan Escobedo: “If Art Doesn’t Have an Impact on Society, it Doesn’t Make Sense.”

His voice is confident, friendly. If anyone sees the photos of Juan ... more

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It’s Sucks But you Need to be Ready to Return to Work It’s Sucks But you Need to be Ready to Return to Work
Labor May 29, 2023

It’s Sucks But you Need to be Ready to Return to Work

Get enough sleep so you'll be well-rested for returning to work. If ... more

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Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S. Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S.
Labor October 8, 2024

Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S.

In 2023, Black women’s union growth rate notched a slight bump from ... more