Global November 2020

Big Shifts On Immigration Expected Under Biden

President-elect Joe Biden said he wants to undo some of President Donald Trump's signature immigration initiatives including the policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico.

Hispanic Community November 2020

South Bronx Mexican Restaurant Helps Poor

La Morada won Michelin acclaim for its Oaxacan food. But after this family-run restaurant had a brush with COVID, they began serving free meals to the poor.

Health Care November 2020

COVID Vaccine Candidate May Be 94.5% Effective

A second COVID vaccine candidate appears to be 94.5% effective. The candidate’s maker, Moderna, said the protection rate might change as more infections are detected.

Global November 2020

10 Professional Tips For Students

Are you a student preparing a career? Here you have some professional tips that will help you in your journey.

Legal November 2020

Couple Paying Bribes In College Scam Sentenced

In 2018, Diane and Todd Blake paid $250,000 to get their daughter into USC. In 2020, both have been sentenced to prison because of their part in a massive college admissions bribery scam.

Financing November 2020

US Jobless Claims Increase To 742,000

According to the Labor Department, Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose to 742,000 as newly confirmed daily infections of COVID surged to the highest levels on record.

Health Care November 2020

Oxford Expects Vaccine Data By Christmas

Moderna and Pfizer have released information about their COVID vaccine candidates. Now, University of Oxford scientists said they should have their candidate’s data by Christmas.

Legal November 2020

New Criminal Disqualifiers To Asylum Blocked

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has blocked a rule that would have added criminal disqualifiers for those seeking asylum, including domestic violence, assault or battery and DUI.

Arts and Media November 2020

Becky G Honors Immigrant Families At AMAs

Becky G won favorite Latin female artist at the 2020 American Music Awards. She dedicated her award to immigrant workers, students and immigrant families.

Global November 2020

What Is The NextGen Educators Program?

Central Connecticut State University has partnered with Connecticut’s Department of Education to create the NextGen Educators program to address the state’s teacher shortage.

Health Care November 2020

A Vaccine Won't End The US Crisis Right Away

Although AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID vaccine candidates all look promising, masks and other precautions will still be necessary well into 2021.

Financing November 2020

US Jobless Claims Up For 2nd Straight Week

With the United States experiencing more than 170,000 confirmed COVID infections a day, jobless claims rose for two weeks in a row, hitting 778,000 this week.

Health Care November 2020

Scammers Taking Advantage Of Pandemic

Homeland Security is working with drug companies to deal with scam vaccines and treatments. Advice for public includes not clicking on social media posts claiming to sell cures.

Health Care November 2020

NYC To Reopen Schools; Virus Spread Intensifies

In a policy reversal, New York City will be reopening the nation’s largest school system for in-person learning despite the coronavirus raging in the United States.

Financing December 2020

Bank Contributes $1M To Help College Students

Tennessee State University has partnered with Bank of America to help support its students both in terms of earning their degrees and securing employment.