Divulgando la cultura en dos idiómas.

Foreshadowings: paid parental leave

Beginning later this year, some 2.1 million U.S. workers will have access to 12 weeks of paid parental leave. On Dec. 20, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act. Set in the $738 billion defense bill was a provision granting most civilian federal employees time off after the birth, adoption or foster […]

Puerto Rico hit with 6.4-magnitude earthquake

By Angie Baldelomar A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning (Jan. 7), knocking out power and killing one person. The quake has caused a widespread blackout, interrupted telecommunications and collapsed homes in towns near the epicenter, multiple media outlets reported. Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vasquez Garced told government employees […]

Bushfires continue to ravage Australia

By Angie Baldelomar Australia is still on fire. For months, devastating bushfires have ravaged Australia. According to Australian officials, at least 25 people have died as a result. In addition, about a half-billion animals have been killed. Thousands of acres of land have been torched. Homes have been burned down. As of Monday (Jan. 6), […]

Tensions grow between the United States and Iran

Iran retaliates, attacking U.S. bases in Irak By Roberta Pardo After a recent drone strike ordered by President Trump killed Iran’s top general, Qasem Soleimani, Iran retaliated Tuesday night (Jan. 7), sending “more than a dozen” ballistic missiles against two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. forces, the Pentagon said. In a statement, the Pentagon said […]