Financing May 2020

New $3T Coronavirus Relief Bill

A new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill is expected to be voted on by the House. Its passage in the Senate appears unlikely, and the White House has already said it will veto the measure.

Global May 2020

Class Of 2020 Enters A World In Crisis

The Class of 2020 (both college and high school graduates) is facing an uncertain world, plagued by a pandemic with no end in sight and an economy with a soaring unemployment rate.

Health Care May 2020

Trump Says He's Taking Hydroxychloroquine

Despite its potentially fatal side effects, President Donald Trump said he is taking hydroxychloroquine daily. He has also threatened to permanently cut funding to WHO.

Global May 2020

US Heightens Border Enforcement

The following article explores the latest news regarding the pandemic, including the indefinite extension of a policy that quickly expels most migrants stopped along the border.

Legal May 2020

Loughlin To Serve Prison Time In College Scam

Update on the college admissions scam: Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and to serve prison time.

Global May 2020

Colleges Plan Fall Opening

No big lectures, mandatory face masks, and students being barred from leaving campus are just a few of the changes that colleges planning to reopen this fall may implement.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Pandemic Accelerates Across Latin America

Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru have all been hit hard by COVID-19, which is accelerating through Latin America. Mexico is reporting more than 400 deaths a day.

Health Care May 2020

Novavax Trials Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate

In Australia, 131 volunteers are being injected with a possible coronavirus vaccine candidate. The U.S. biotech company conducting the trials is Novavax in Maryland.

Legal May 2020

Plot To Steal $700K In Student Aid

A North Carolina school director is facing federal charges including conspiracy to commit student loan fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Fact-Checks Trump

Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.

Financing May 2020

WKU Says Tuition Rates Won't Change

For the first time in 40 years, WKU is not planning to change its tuition rates. The university’s president said keeping tuition at a flat rate can help students impacted by COVID-19.

Global June 2020

Spain Reports No Deaths, In 1st Since March

While situations in Spain and Italy are improving, a World Health Organization official says the worst transmission worldwide is in Central and South America.

Global June 2020

More Than 9K Arrested At Protests Since Floyd’s Death

United States arrests at least 9,300 at protests since the death of George Floyd. Pope Francis said, "My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism,” because of protests.

Global June 2020

Floyd To Be Eulogized In Minneapolis

Three memorials are going to be held in honor of George Floyd whose death at the hands of police officers has sparked both national and international protests.

Global June 2020

BP To Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including the oil and gas industry. As a result BP is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide.