Announcement From 3 Major Universities In Utah

The University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University are having students return to campus. Class sizes will be smaller and some classes will be online.

Twitter Adds Warning To Trump Tweet

The president signed an executive order challenging laws that protect social media from liable. Twitter has added a warning to Trump’s tweet about protests over George Floyd’s death.

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Tuition-Free Master’s Programs?

The University of Southwest is allowing all of its recent undergraduates to begin their master’s degree programs tuition-free. Students cannot take more than one course per term.

Schools Can Reopen In-Person Teaching July 1?

Pennsylvania schools have been given the green light to resume in-person teaching July 1. This specifically impacts elementary and secondary schools.

1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid

Around 1.9 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week even as reopenings slow layoffs.

US Unemployment Drops To A Still-High 13.3%

In an unexpected turn of events, the unemployment rate in the United States fell in May to 13.3%. According to the government, the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month.

YouTube’s ‘Dear Class Of 2020’

YouTube’s star studded “Dear Class of 2020” virtual ceremony included President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, as well as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Tom Brady.

UConn Tentatively To Restart Classes Aug. 31

UConn has announced that it is tentatively restarting its classes on August 31. A plan for dealing with COVID-19 has been submitted to the UConn Board of Trustees.

1.5M More Seek Unemployment Benefits

Although 1.5 million more laid-off workers applied for jobless benefits, this is the 10th straight week of declines in jobless aid applications, according to the Labor Department.

Washington Schools Expected To Reopen In Fall

The state’s superintendent of public instruction in Washington said schools should reopen this fall for face-to-face instruction contingent on public health guidelines.

Potential Questions for Online Teaching Interviews

US Diplomat Finds Virtual Path Into Venezuela

U.S. diplomat James Story has been utilizing the “Go Live” button on Facebook to use cyber-diplomacy in place of actions like visiting schools and talking to reporters.

Trump Signs Order On Police Changes

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in part to establish a database to keep track of police officers that have a history of using excessive force.

Virus Puts Poor Argentines' Soccer Dreams On Hold

Thousands of young soccer players’ dreams are in jeopardy because of the novel coronavirus. For many, these dreams are the only path they see to a better existence.