Technology December 2019

Facebook To Tackle US Census Interference

Facebook is planning to tackle misinformation about the 2020 U.S. census including how and when to participate, who can participate, and what happens when people participate.

Global December 2019

Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Washington is abuzz about the $1.4 trillion government funding package, lower prescription drug costs, the bipartisan trade deal and the president’s impeachment.

Financing December 2019

Livestock Can Equal Scholarships

Scholarships totally more than $19,000 are available to children who exhibited livestock in the 2019 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA youth livestock program.

Global January 2020

Homeland Security Vs. DMV Laws?

Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of Homeland Security, is seeking a study on how some states’ DMV laws are affecting enforcement efforts for immigration and other investigations.

Global January 2020

Will Iran Retaliate Against US?

Following the United States’ killing of the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the price of oil surged on fears of Iran retaliating against the U.S.

Legal January 2020

Alex Jones To Pay $100K In Sandy Hook Case

Texas State District Judge Scott Jenkins has ordered Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case. Jenkins also denied the Infowars host’s request to dismiss the lawsuit.

Financing January 2020

Can College Athletes Have Fame & Fortune?

A recent poll shows 66% of Americans support college athletes to be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses. There are concerns about safeguarding against corruption.

Global January 2020

Collecting DNA At The Border For FBI?

People being held in immigration custody at the border will now have their DNA collected by the U.S. government who will submit it to the FBI for a massive criminal database.

Global January 2020

Are We At War?

Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases that house United States troops. The White House said President Donald Trump will address the nation today.

Financing January 2020

New $10M Scholarship Initiative

Weber State University President Brad Mortensen announced a new $10 million scholarship initiative called CATapult for students facing financial difficulties.

Financing January 2020

Drop Student Loan Payments To $0?

Income-driven repayment plans are an option for federal student loan borrowers. But forgetting to recertify your personal information annually for these plans can be costly.

Global January 2020

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

Are there certain classes (and grades for those classes) that colleges are more likely to be interested in? The Department of Education has recommendations.

Global January 2020

House’s Measure To Restrain Trump

The House has approved a measure that restrains President Donald Trump’s actions regarding further military action against Iran. The president must now seek Congress’ approval.

Legal January 2020

Brawl Over Citizenship Question Continues

The citizenship question is not going to be part of the 2020 Census, but in courtrooms across the U.S., it is continued to be debated and fought about.

Global January 2020

How To Pick The Best Career For Your Future?

To help its students begin focusing their career goals, Rutgers University in New Jersey has clustered careers into six interest categories called “Career Interest Clusters.”