Global September 2019

US And Global News; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump’s allies struggle over how to manage the impeachment threat. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has taken responsibility for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

Technology October 2019

Universities Launch Degrees In Esports

Several universities in the United Kingdom and the United States are launching degrees in esports, an industry expected to surge on a global level to $1.1 billion this year.

Arts and Media October 2019

Dr. Dre, Iovine To Unveil New USC Building

Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine will be unveiling USC’s new Iovine and Young Hall. The two donated a combined $70 million to create an art, technology and business academy.

Health Care October 2019

Colleges Got $60M-Plus From Sacklers

Financial records show that universities both nationally and internationally have accepted at least $60 million from the Sackler family over the past five years.

Global October 2019

First Latina In Space; Top 5 Headlines

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute celebrated Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to go to space. TCLFF, ‘Young Sheldon’ and DonorsChoose.org support middle school STEM.

Global October 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month; Top 3 Stories

Among the top stories for the month of September included an article that explored Hispanic Heritage Month.

Legal October 2019

Top Cases Before Supreme Court

Among the issues before the Supreme Court are LGBT rights, protections for young immigrants, abortion, Juvenile sentencing and guns.

Global October 2019

Turkey Begins Offensive In Syria

In Syria, Turkey began an offensive against Kurdish fighters. The military operation began after the United States withdrew from northeastern Syria.

Administration October 2019

Nobel A Boon To Binghamton, Says President

M. Stanley Whittingham is one of three people to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry this year. Whittingham is a professor at Binghamton University.

Global October 2019

Sesame Street Addresses Addiction; Top 5

Sesame Street in Communities offers resources around parental addiction. Federal agents are accused of using marriage interviews to lure and detain immigrants for deportation.

Global October 2019

School: ICE Agents Sought Student Records

A Metro Nashville Public Schools statement says ICE visited Una Elementary School, seeking student records. An ICE spokesman says he is doubtful this happened but is investigating.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador Deal Cancels Austerity Plan

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno and indigenous leaders struck a deal that cancels a disputed austerity plan. This ends nearly two weeks of protests.

Global October 2019

Abortion Medication Required On Campuses

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires the 34 campuses in the University of California and California State University systems to have abortion medication on campus.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Ecuador Crisis Weakens President

Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno has signed a decree that will return gas prices to subsidized levels. This comes one day after he struck a deal to cancel an austerity package.

Legal October 2019

Results Of Sandy Hook Defamation Case

The father of one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, has been awarded $450,000 in a defamation case against conspiracy theorists claiming the shooting never happened.