Arts and Media September 2019

‘The Science Behind Pixar’

"The Science Behind Pixar" exhibit is opening at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Oct. 11. The exhibit will explore the STEAM concepts used at Pixar.

Global September 2019

Groups: Migrants Faced 'Bait, Switch'

Advocacy groups have asked a judge to prohibit the government from applying new asylum restrictions to those who appeared at an official border crossing to claim asylum before July 16.

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

Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement

Cuyahoga and Summit counties in Ohio and Johnson & Johnson have reached a settlement over opioids. The agreement is worth more than $20 million.

Global October 2019

Gun Control Vs. Impeachment

A gun violence forum with presidential candidates is taking place to shift focus back on gun control, which was expected to be a major political issue prior to the impeachment probe.

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

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.

Health Care October 2019

No Medical Education Debt

Weill Cornell Medicine will eliminate medical education debt for all students who qualify for financial aid through a transformative new scholarship program.

Global October 2019

Expelled For Disrupting Free Speech?

UW Regents have begun drafting the language to incorporate their free speech policy changes into rule. Students who disrupt others’ free speech three times would be expelled.

Health Care October 2019

High Responsibility Vs. Perfection

In her piece on KevinMD.com titled “The dangerous medical liaison” Jean Robey, M.D. describes a physician’s struggle with high responsibility and expectations of perfection.

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.

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.