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Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood's Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets

Hustle alone doesn't guarantee prosperity for immigrant vendors in Chinatown as market dynamics change.

Foreigners in Sweden less worried about crime than Swedes

Immigrants in Sweden report less concern about crime compared to native Swedes, indicating differing perceptions of safety.

Millions of Americans Not Receiving Social Security Benefits

Social Security provides crucial income for retirees, yet 3.3% of seniors will never benefit from it due to various circumstances.

These Immigrants and Their Kids Made it Big in the U.S.

Immigrants significantly contribute to America's wealth, often becoming billionaires through innovative solutions and entrepreneurship.

Trump pushes false claim that Haitian migrants are stealing and eating pets

False claims about Haitian migrants eating pets during the debate were widely debunked by local officials, highlighting misinformation in political discourse.

Exclusive: Fast-growing neobank Comun raised $21.5M just months after its last raise

Comun's rapid fundraising success highlights its unique position in the market, driven by significant growth and addressing the needs of Latino immigrants.
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Miami college turns to immigrants for help with teacher shortage

A program helping immigrants earn U.S. teaching licenses could alleviate teacher shortages and enhance school diversity.

Ruth Johnson Colvin, Founder of Literacy Volunteers, Dies at 107

Ruth Johnson Colvin significantly impacted adult literacy education, founding an organization that has helped millions achieve language proficiency and improve their lives.

Miami college turns to immigrants for help with teacher shortage

A program helping immigrants earn U.S. teaching licenses could alleviate teacher shortages and enhance school diversity.

Ruth Johnson Colvin, Founder of Literacy Volunteers, Dies at 107

Ruth Johnson Colvin significantly impacted adult literacy education, founding an organization that has helped millions achieve language proficiency and improve their lives.
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Gov. Newsom criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing backlash for cutting health benefits for certain low-income immigrants with disabilities amidst budget deficit.

Murder probe after men who came to UK for better life' killed in arson attack

A murder probe has been launched following the death of two immigrant men in a house fire in east London.

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk.

Alcaldia aconseja a inmigrantes dormir en sillas en los "centros de acogida" nocturnos

The city of New York is encouraging newly arrived immigrants to sleep in chairs instead of on the floor at shelter centers.

Shorefront JCC Passover Food Distribution Attracts Hundreds of People

SJCC hosted a Passover food distribution event, serving over 400 people with close to 5,000 pounds of food. The organization has significantly increased its reach in recent years.

Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait

Inaki Williams paved the way for his brother and other sons of immigrants to represent Athletic Club in the Basque Country.
Inaki is the first black player to establish himself at San Mames, having made over 300 La Liga appearances, including 251 in a row.

Job gains are going to immigrants, and keeping young US-born men out of the workforce

All net job growth in the U.S. since 2019 has gone to immigrants.
The number of U.S.-born workers has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, while immigrant employment has increased.
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Mayor Touts Latest-Lower-Cost Estimate For Sheltering New Immigrant Arrivals

New York City expects to care for 80,000 migrants by June and 90,000 by the end of the year, instead of the projected 100,000 migrants by mid-2024.
Strict limits on immigrant shelter stays and efforts to move immigrants to locations outside the city have helped reduce the estimated number of migrants in the city's care.

20 NYC migrant shelters to face new 11 p.m. curfew, Adams' office says

New York City is implementing an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew at 20 more migrant shelters.
The curfew is being expanded as concerns about migrant crime rise.

Mayor Touts Latest-Lower-Cost Estimate For Sheltering New Immigrant Arrivals

New York City expects to care for 80,000 migrants by June and 90,000 by the end of the year, instead of the projected 100,000 migrants by mid-2024.
Strict limits on immigrant shelter stays and efforts to move immigrants to locations outside the city have helped reduce the estimated number of migrants in the city's care.

20 NYC migrant shelters to face new 11 p.m. curfew, Adams' office says

New York City is implementing an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew at 20 more migrant shelters.
The curfew is being expanded as concerns about migrant crime rise.
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Police Investigate Televised Times Square Attack by Guardian Angels

The New York police and the Manhattan district attorney are investigating an incident in Times Square where members of an anti-crime organization accosted a man they mistakenly identified as a migrant.
The incident has raised concerns about vigilantism against immigrants and anyone who may be identified as one in New York.

Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants

The US government has placed detained immigrants in solitary confinement over 14,000 times in the last five years, with an average duration almost twice the UN's recommended threshold for torture.
The report highlights cases of extreme physical, verbal, and sexual abuse of immigrants held in solitary cells, and a growing proportion of detainees are being held in private prison facilities with little accountability.

EU investigates claims Catalan town council blocking immigrants' access to basic services

Claims are being investigated that a far-right town council in Catalonia is preventing immigrants from accessing basic public services by making it difficult for them to join the municipal register.
Immigrants have reported their empadronamiento applications being held up or queried since a far-right leader won the mayoral election in the town.

A Taste of Southeast Asia in Stockton; Artists Fleeing Big Cities Find New Home in the Delta | KQED

Angel Cruz Park is a popular destination for food vendors, many of whom are Hmong and Cambodian immigrants.
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has seen an influx of urban artists who are integrating into the rural community.

Desi Comedy Festival in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The Desi Comedy Fest is the largest South Asian comedy festival in America.
The festival features a diverse lineup of comedians who tackle urgent issues faced by immigrants and people of color in the US.

Who are Kamala Harris' parents? Meet Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris

Kamala Harris was influenced by her mother's encouragement and aimed to continue breaking barriers. Her parents, immigrants from Jamaica and India, met in a Black intellectual study group at the University of California, Berkeley.

He pays $300 a month for car insurance. Higher rates for immigrants are an 'injustice,' advocate says | CBC News

New immigrants in Canada are facing challenges with high car insurance costs due to lack of consideration for their driving history.

A Place to Heal and Call Home: BK's Mixteca Offers Immigrants a Helping Hand Upon Arrival

Mixteca provides a supportive community for immigrants in NYC, focusing on mental health and essential services like food distribution.
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