Editorial: Diapers aren’t a luxury
Inflation is squeezing most consumers, but according to economists, low-income households are bearing the brunt. They spend more of their income on necessities, such as food, housing and diapers. The middle class also feels the pain because overall, the cost of living is outpacing their wages.About 50 million Americans have household incomes below 125% of […]
Eligible Kansas families to receive onetime food assistance benefit
By Roberta Pardo Kansas families with schoolchildren will receive a onetime benefit of $120 per child through the Supplemental Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) program, as announced by the Kansas Governor’s Office in a Jan. 12 press release.This program helps “parents and care providers access nutritious food for their families,” according to Laura Howard, secretary of […]
Pfizer faces lawsuit regarding effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
By Tere Siqueira Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against pharmaceutical titan Pfizer Inc.Announced in November 2023 by Paxton’s office, the lawsuit alleges Pfizer overstated the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine, potentially misleading consumers about its capabilities in combatting the COVID pandemic.“Pfizer engaged in false, deceptive and misleading acts and practices by […]
College Scholarships for 2024
By Tere Siqueira As the Hispanic community continues to be a rapidly expanding demographic in the United States, the opportunities for educational advancement through scholarships have also grown. Recognizing the importance of supporting Hispanic and Latino students in their academic pursuits, our team at Dos Mundos has compiled an updated list of scholarships available to […]