Financing September 2019

UNE Receives $1.3M Grant

The University of New England is receiving $1.3 million. The school is planning to create the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business and aid its Makerspace.

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.

Health Care September 2019

Opioid Settlement Talks Not Over?

Even though two state attorneys general said that they were at an impasse with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, it appears the settlement talks are not over yet.

Global September 2019

Shooting In Maine Puts Schools On Lockdown

Although police believe a shooting in northern Maine is an “isolated incident,” several schools, including Northern Maine Community College are on lockdown.

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

University Supports Bullied Boy

The University of Tennessee is showing support for a boy who was bullied for his homemade T-shirt by selling his shirt’s design. A portion of sales will be donated to STOMP Out Bullying.

Global September 2019

America Vows To 'Never Forget' 9/11

Eighteen years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil, Americans vow to never forget 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vows.

Legal September 2019

Trump Asylum Rule No Longer Blocked

The Supreme Court has temporarily undone a previous ruling that blocked Trump’s asylum rule, which requires migrants passing through another country to seek asylum there first.

Health Care September 2019

Vape Industry Digs Heels In On Flavor Bans

Mint and Menthol flavored e-cigarettes, the industry’s two most popular flavors, have become a line in the sand for vaping companies, regarding the vape flavor bans.

Global September 2019

2020 Democratic Candidates' Debate

The following AP article looks at key takeaways from the most recent 2020 Democratic candidates’ debate.

Legal September 2019

Latest On Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma

A possible settlement in the case against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has led to chaotic talks with half of the nation’s state attorneys general saying they would reject the deal.

Global September 2019

Trump To Visit UN; 10 Things To Know

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the United Nations building in New York this week. U.K.’s prime minister is blaming Iran for attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Health Care September 2019

Health Care And Physician Burnout

In her KevinMD.com article “To extinguish burnout, bring back physician autonomy,” Christina Dewey, M.D., argues that the health care system is a major factor in physician burnout.

Global September 2019

Whistleblower Alleges Trump Abused Power

The 9-page whistleblower complaint has been released ahead of the acting director of national intelligence’s testimony to House investigators.