Technology September 2019

YouTube Violates Kids’ Privacy Law

The FTC is fining Google $136 million because it’s video site YouTube for violating kids’ privacy. Google will also be paying an additional $34 million to New York state.

Financing September 2019

Rapper Future To Give $2K Scholarships

Some fans of the rapper Future will receive scholarships and concert tickets. The performer is planning to give out the tickets and scholarships at each stop on his tour.

Global September 2019

Dorian Rakes The Southeast US Coast

A re-energized Hurricane Dorian hit the Southeastern United States’ coast and pushed toward North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The official death toll is now at 20.

Global September 2019

What Projects Are Being Cut For Border Wall

Projects in 19 countries, 23 states and three U.S. territories are going to be killed or stalled because of the Pentagon diverting $3.6 billion for the border wall.

Health Care September 2019

Opioid Crisis Is International

The United States is not the only company dealing with an opioid crisis. In Australia, their own opioid epidemic has left 400,000 dead with health experts calling for urgent action.

Health Care September 2019

University Researcher Awarded $1.4M

A researcher from the University of Arizona has received the Washington-based Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute grant for a sleep-apnea program.

Global September 2019

From The Border To Dorian; Top 5 Headlines

The Pentagon is deferring billions from military construction projects to help construct the border wall. Due to Hurricane Dorian, the Grand Bahama airport was under 6 feet of water.

Hispanic Community September 2019

Has Mexico Slowed Migrant Flow?

Three months after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs, Mexico says it has reduced the flow of migrants through its territory. Activists, however, say otherwise.

Global September 2019

Michigan State U Fined $4.5M In Nassar Case

The case regarding Larry Nassar has resulted in Michigan State University being fined $4.5 million. Nassar, a campus sports doctor, molested gymnasts and other female athletes.

Health Care September 2019

Texas A&M University To Receive $2.5M

Texas A&M University is one of 10 degree-granting institutions to receive a $2.5 million Burroughs Wellcome Fund Physician-Scientist Institutional Award.

Arts and Media September 2019

'Coco' Comes To The Hollywood Bowl

To celebrate Diá de los Muertos, the Oscar®-winning film “Coco” is being shown at a special event at The Hollywood Bowl. A full, live orchestra will accompany the movie’s screening.

Global September 2019

Vote To Block Border Wall Maneuver

Sen. Chuck Schumer intends to force a vote to block the president from using special emergency powers to transfer money from military construction projects to help pay for the wall.

Global September 2019

New EAGr Program At U of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering students now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor of science (BS) and a master of science (MS) degree in five years.

Legal September 2019

Tent Courts For Asylum Seekers Set To Open

Tent courts are slated to open on the border and use videoconferencing to help handle tens of thousands of cases of asylum seekers who are being forced to wait in Mexico.

Health Care September 2019

Hearing On End Of Immigrant Medical Relief

Congress will be holding a hearing, regarding the end of immigrant medical relief. The inquiry will have testimony from medical and legal experts, as well as immigration officials.