Author emphasizes importance of teaching children financial lessons
By Emiliano Gross Most schools don’t teach children financial skills. As a result, parents need to teach their children those skills, especially the importance of saving money, according to journalist, commentator and best-selling non-fiction author Beth Kobliner. Kobliner, a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability whose books include “Get a Financial Life,” […]
Border wall prototype underway this summer
By Melissa Arroyo The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans to build President Trump’s proposed border wall. On June 27, Homeland Security officials announced that a $20 million prototype border wall is underway and will be built in the San Diego area. Although Congress didn’t include the $8-12 billion costs of […]
Meeting for the first time
Commentary by Dermidio Juez-Perez Generally, previous meetings between U.S. presidents and Russian President Vladimir Putin haven’t been pleasant. A 2016 picture of then-President Barack Obama’s meeting with Putin describes perfectly, without words, what the relationship is between these two powerful nations. New President Donald J. Trump and Putin have yet to meet publicly since […]
Responsible social media usage important to mental health
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Social media can be a form of entertainment. It also can affect our mental health. For example, social media creates a false sense of reality, as people tend to solely post photos of themselves smiling, having a good time and enjoying life. Naturally, as humans, we tend […]
Barbosa reaches pinnacle of the culinary industry
By Emiliano Gross A Kansas City area man will soon join an elite group in the culinary industry. In July, the American Academy of Chefs will induct chef Jess Barbosa into its Culinary Hall of Fame in Florida. Barbosa will be inducted as an honorary member, the honor society reported recently in its Academy Connection […]
Kansas needing immigrant workers
Arrests of immigrants affecting the agricultural sector By Chara America’s agricultural sector has reportedly taken a hit since Donald Trump became president, with Kansas being among the states that have been affected. A news report from the Mexican newspaper El Financiero indicates that the number of arrests since Trump took office has increased by 38 […]
Volume 37 issue 26 • 06/29/2017 – 07/05/2017
In this issue: Hate crimes increasing Celebrating the Fourth of July Mexican government accused of using spyware on journalists, activists
Timbiriche está de regreso
Se llevó a cabo la rueda de prensa en donde se confirmó el nuevo reencuentro de Timbiriche con el que celebrarán los 35 años de la creación de la icónica agrupación pop mexicana. Alix, Benny, Diego, Erik, Mariana y Sasha serán los únicos integrantes originales que participarán en este nueva gira que iniciará en septiembre […]
Be careful, it’s tick season
Commentary by Chara If you plan to be outside much over the next few months, be careful: Tick season has arrived. Ticks are usually found in people’s backyards, under leaves and in other places where they feel they can get blood to survive. Types of ticks include the blacklegged tick, which the Centers Diseases for […]
Termómetro KC: Noticias Locales 06.29.17
06/22/17 Una mujer de Kansas City, Mo., que trató de suicidarse, ha sido culpada por la policía por estar relacionada con el asesinato de su hijo. El niño fue encontrado muerto en la bañera de su casa y se cree que murió ahogado. El incidente fue reportado por el padre del menor que llamó a […]