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Immigration sustains rural communities amid crackdown
Experts warn that deportations could deepen labor shortages, population decline and economic instability across rural America. Immigration has become a critical force sustaining many of America’s rural and small-town communities, helping offset population decline, support local businesses and schools, and address labor shortages across multiple industries. During a recent press briefing, experts and local…
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California Officials delay sweeping Medi-Cal changes until 2027
New work requirements, eligibility checks and immigration rules take effect through 2028 The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) confirmed this week that a wave of federal and state changes to Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program, will begin rolling out in January 2027, after the 2026–27 state budget pushed back several implementation dates…
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Funcionarios de California posponen los grandes cambios a Medi-Cal hasta 2027
Nuevos requisitos de trabajo, revisiones de elegibilidad y reglas migratorias entrarán en vigor hasta 2028 El Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica de California (DHCS, por sus siglas en inglés) confirmó esta semana que una serie de cambios federales y estatales a Medi-Cal, el programa de Medicaid del estado, comenzarán a implementarse en enero…
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Trump expands public charge rule for green card applicants
The measure is raising concerns among immigrant families over healthcare, food assistance and permanent residency. The Donald Trump administration will once again expand the scope of the so-called “public charge” rule starting September 18, 2026. The measure changes how immigration authorities will evaluate certain applications for permanent residency, commonly known as green cards, allowing…
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Trump amplía regla de carga pública para green cards
La medida genera temor entre familias inmigrantes por salud, alimentos y residencia. La administración de Donald Trump ampliará nuevamente el alcance de la denominada regla de “carga pública” a partir del 18 de septiembre de 2026. La medida modifica la manera en que las autoridades migratorias evaluarán determinadas solicitudes de residencia permanente, conocidas como…
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Ancient knowledge shapes Amazon’s future
Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza urges Indigenous-led conservation before irreversible ecological tipping points As the Amazon rainforest approaches ecological tipping points driven by deforestation, mining, biodiversity loss and climate change, scientists are increasingly recognizing that some of the most valuable solutions may already exist. During an American Community Media briefing, Peruvian chemical biologist, National Geographic…
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El conocimiento ancestral puede salvar la Amazonía
La Dra. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza propone integrar saberes indígenas para enfrentar la crisis ambiental antes de alcanzar puntos de no retorno. A medida que la Amazonía se acerca a puntos de no retorno impulsados por la deforestación, la minería, la pérdida de biodiversidad y el cambio climático, la comunidad científica comienza a mirar más…
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The invisible face of family care: between emotional exhaustion, cultural barriers and economic insecurity
A meeting with community leaders and caregivers in Sonoma highlights the silent crisis faced by millions of families caring for elderly adults without paid support. In a moving community forum held at the Today and Together facilities in Sonoma County, caregivers of elderly relatives, health specialists, and community leaders gathered to bring to light…
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El rostro invisible del cuidado familiar: entre el agotamiento emocional, las barreras culturales y la inseguridad económica
Una reunión con líderes comunitarios y cuidadores en Sonoma pone de relieve la crisis silenciosa que enfrentan millones de familias que cuidan a adultos mayores sin recibir apoyo remunerado. En un emotivo foro comunitario celebrado en las instalaciones de Today and Together en el condado de Sonoma, cuidadores de familiares mayores, especialistas en salud…
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Climate silence grows as extreme weather intensifies worldwide
Scientists urge stronger climate communication as communities face worsening disasters and shrinking political attention worldwide. As extreme heat scorches Europe, wildfire smoke spreads across North America and meteorologists warn that a powerful El Niño could reshape weather patterns across the globe, climate experts say one troubling trend has received far less attention: public conversation…
