New TikTok challenge causing concerns
By Chara A new TikTok challenge is raising concerns of posing dangers to children and teens. In the challenge, users are asked to overdose with Benadryl, an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine that can cause death. Specifically, they are encouraged to drink a lot of Benadryl to induce hallucinations. Benadryl’s active substance is diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used […]
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
By Chara On Sept. 18, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at her home in Washington, D.C., from complications of metastatic cancer of the pancreas. She was 87 years old. “Our nation has lost a justice of historic stature,” Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. “We at the Supreme Court have […]
ICE makes largest deportation sweep of the pandemic
By Tere Siqueira U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made more than 2,000 arrests during a nationwide operation lasting almost six weeks – the agency’s largest deportation sweep since the coronavirus pandemic began this winter. Since mid-July, immigration agents have reportedly taken immigrants into custody from their homes, workplaces and other sites, including a […]
History of Hispanic Heritage Month goes back 52 years
By Angie Baldelomar Each year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, an official celebration of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. National Hispanic Heritage Month has its origins in 1968, when Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson […]
Many Latin Americans preparing for Fiestas Patrias
By Chara September is a month of celebration for many countries in Latin America. The reason: That is when they observe their Fiestas Patrias (Independence Days in English). Some of the countries that celebrate Independence Day in September include Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Fiestas Patrias are days for Latin American […]
Coronavirus cases force universities nationwide to stop in-person classes
By Roberta Pardo Colleges and universities nationwide are trying to start the fall semester as coronavirus cases continue to rise, forcing some institutions to cancel in-person instruction and implement strict rules to control the virus. Universities in at least 19 states have reported outbreaks, despite health protocols on campus. The University of Notre Dame was […]
Pandemic brings new rules when considering retirement
By Roberta Pardo Since March, the stock market has been volatile, with significant plunges followed by surges. That, coupled with historic levels of unemployment rates, has forced Americans to rethink their retirement plans. Multiple financial experts like Michelle Singletary, who writes about personal finance for the Washington Post, have recently suggested new rules for their […]
USPS warns mail-in ballots might not arrive in time; plan ahead
By Roberta Pardo The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is warning it cannot guarantee that all ballots cast by mail for the Nov. 3 elections will arrive in time to be counted, even if they are mailed by state deadlines. This situation is raising the possibility that millions of voters could be disenfranchised in the middle […]
COVID-19 continues to spread in U.S.
By Tere Siqueira America continues to experience an increase in deaths and contagions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The U.S. death toll has surpassed 150,000. The red zone of severe outbreaks has spread to more than 20 states. According to The New York Times, numbers show that Americans are dying from COVID-19 at around 15 […]
Walmart to require customers in U.S. stores to wear masks
Walmart will require customers at all of its stores in the United States to wear masks beginning next week, becoming the largest retailer to mandate facial coverings as coronavirus cases continue to rise. About 65 percent of Walmart’s more than 5,000 stores, including its Sam’s Club locations, are located in areas where there is a […]