Health Care July 2020

Ethical Issues Of Resuming In-Person College

As schools across the nation wrestle with the logistics of reopening, the following explores the ethical challenges resuming in-person classes at colleges and universities.

Health Care July 2020

Can A Woman Spread COVID-19 To Her Fetus?

Life continues during a pandemic, including new life coming into this world. But can a pregnant woman pass COVID-19 onto her unborn child? Research shows odds are low but not zero.

Technology July 2020

Ransomware Criminals Target Universities

Cybercriminals have infiltrated universities’ computer networks, either stolen or encrypted private data, and demanded a ransom to unlock the data or avoid it being shared.

Technology July 2020

Is Technology Making Us Dumber Or Smarter?

As everyday technology like cellphones continues to evolve, is there a cost to us from an intelligence standpoint? Is it wise or unwise to have technology take care of more of our needs?

Financing July 2020

'Shadow' Lenders Can Leave Students In The Dark

Non-student loans or “shadow” lenders for college students like home equity loans can operate with little accountability and oversight, meaning they lack transparency.

Health Care July 2020

5 Tips For Sports Safety During COVID-19

The following offers suggestions for safely opening/reopening club sports, as well as high school and college sports while dealing with the novel coronavirus.

Legal July 2020

Teachers Sue To Block Reopening Of Schools

Teachers in Florida are suing stop public schools from reopening. The lawsuit states reopening would accelerate COVID-19’s spread and put students and school employees at risk.

Health Care July 2020

COVID-19: Is It Safe To Go To The Gym?

While it is possible to workout from home, is it safe to return to your local gym during the novel coronavirus pandemic?

Financing July 2020

$180,000 In College Scholarships Available

The deadline for applying for $180,000 in scholarships from HACU and Miller Lite is fast approaching. Forty scholarships will be awarded to students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Global July 2020

3 In 10 Americans Against In-Person Teaching

According to a new AP-NORC poll, 3 in 10 Americans do not think children should be taught in the classroom at all in the fall because of the pandemic.

Global July 2020

Is There A Hurricane Heading Towards Hawaii?

Hurricane Douglas did not directly hit Hawaii although the island chain experienced heavy rains, and about 300 people on Oahu island evacuated to the Hawaii Convention Center.

Financing July 2020

Is There A Second Round Of Stimulus Checks?

The deadline is looming. The $600 weekly jobless benefit is running out on July 31. And millions of Americans are waiting to see what Congress and the White House are going to do next.

Hispanic Community July 2020

What Is The Current Status Of DACA 2020?

What is the current status of DACA 2020? The program is on shaken ground with the announcement that the Trump administration will not be accepting new DACA applications.

Global July 2020

What Is The Newest Hurricane?

Florida, the Bahamas and the eastern Carolinas could all be impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Global August 2020

California Wildfire Explodes In Size

A wildfire in Southern California has forced thousands to evacuate. Its cause remains under investigation although it has been determined that the blaze began as two adjacent fires.