Financing April 2020

Congress Set To Pass $483B Virus Aid

A $483 billion virus aid package is to be voted on by Congress. The bill was approved by Senate on April 21. Most of the funding would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program.

Arts and Media April 2020

What education is needed to become a photographer

In this article we answer the following questions: 1º what education is needed to become a photographer 2º Steps to become a professional photographer

Financing April 2020

DeVos Excludes DACA Recipients From Grants

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued a restriction that bars all DACA recipients and most international students from receiving coronavirus-related emergency college grants.

Health Care April 2020

Lysol Warns Don't Inject Disinfectants

Reckitt Benckiser, the parent company of Lysol, said in a statement “under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body.”

Financing April 2020

Trump Signs $484B Virus Aid Bill

A $484 billion coronavirus aid bill has been signed by President Donald Trump. This measure includes funds for businesses, hospitals and nationwide COVID-19 testing.

Technology April 2020

$23M To Help Detroit Students During Pandemic

Around $17 million is going to be spent on tablets for Detroit students impacted by the pandemic. An additional $6 million will be spent on internet accessibility.

Global April 2020

3M Confirmed COVID-19 Infections Worldwide

There are now about 3 million confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide. The official death toll for the world is more than 200,000. The actual death toll is believed to be much higher.

Global April 2020

When Should Schools Reopen?

During a phone call with governors, President Donald Trump urged them to consider reopening their public schools before the summer. Concerns remain that such a move would be unsafe.

Global April 2020

Virus Is Expected To Reduce Meat Selection

COVID-19 has impacted meat production in the United States. While it does not appear at this time, beef, chicken and pork will disappear from supermarkets, prices may go up slightly.

Health Care April 2020

Costs Could Keep Infected From Seeking Help

The Gallup-West Health Healthcare Costs Survey has found that 1 in 10 would not seek help if they thought they were infected with COVID-19 because of cost considerations.

Health Care April 2020

Company: Drug Proved Effective Against Virus

Gilead Sciences, a biotech company, said its experimental drug, remdesivir, has proven effective against COVID-19 in a study run by the National Institutes of Health.

Legal April 2020

Students Sue Universities For Tuition

The University of North Carolina system and East Carolina University are being sued for tuition reimbursement and fees after they shut down campuses because of COVID-19.

Arts and Media April 2020

All-Star Event To Honor Class Of 2020

The LeBron James Family Foundation, along with XQ Institute and The Entertainment Industry Foundation, have put together a one-hour special honoring the high school class of 2020.

Legal May 2020

'Remain In Mexico' Asylum Hearings Suspended

“Migrant Protection Protocols” (also known as “Remain in Mexico”) hearings have been postponed through June 1 because of public health concerns regarding COVID-19.

Global May 2020

New York Schools To Remain Shut Through Spring

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York’s colleges and schools will remain closed through the spring. This order will impact the 4.2 million students in New York state.