Health Care August 2020

Rare Polio-Like Disease Impacting Children

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a polio-like disease that impacts children. Initial symptoms are cold-like before paralysis, and stories of complete recovery are unusual.

Legal August 2020

ACLU Files Nearly 400 Cases Versus Trump

According to the Associated Press, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed 237 lawsuits and about 160 other legal actions against the Trump administration.

Financing August 2020

Virus Aid Talks On Brink Of Collapse

COVID-19 virus aid talks are on the brink of collapsing, leaving such measures as rescue money for schools, state and local governments, and individuals in question.

Global August 2020

US Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases

The United States has hit a disturbing new number in the novel coronavirus pandemic. Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 5 million for the U.S.

Financing August 2020

Latest On Virus Talks

Do the Democrats have leverage in the latest virus talks? Are the Republicans considering government bailouts? And what about President Donald Trump’s executive orders?

Global August 2020

Big Ten, Pac-12 Pull Plug On Fall Football

Colleges across the country will be losing tens of millions of dollars because the pandemic has forced the Big Ten and Pac-12 to cancel their fall football seasons.

Financing August 2020

Relief Package Negotiations All But Ended?

Democrats want emergency funding for the USPS and election security. President Donald Trump is opposed to additional funds for USPS. And the coronavirus relief package is in limbo.

Health Care August 2020

More Than 200 Coronavirus Deaths In Florida

New coronavirus deaths in Florida hit 229; the total death toll for the state is now 9,276 (number is based on first recorded appearance of the virus in Florida on March 1).

Global August 2020

High School Football Amid COVID

Much of the news lately has focused on college football and the pandemic. However, there is just as much division regarding high school football – and not nearly as many resources.

Health Care August 2020

Universities Scramble To Deal With Outbreaks

Crowded nightclubs and off-campus parties are just a few of the contributing factors to why some universities have had to already reverse course on in-person classes during COVID.

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Global August 2020

Nearly 40 Fires Rage Across California

Across California, fires are forcing thousands to evacuate. A state fire spokesperson said, “we are stretched thin for crews,” and that, “air resources have been stretched thin.”

Legal August 2020

Giannulli Sentenced To 5 Months In College Scam

Latest in college admissions scam: Mossimo Giannulli, actress Lori Loughlin’s husband, was sentence to five months behind bars, a $250,000 fine and 250 hours of community service.

Legal August 2020

Loughlin, Giannulli Get Prison Time

Both actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli have been sentenced to prison for their part in the college bribery scandal.

Health Care August 2020

Do Children Have To Wear Masks In School?

The World Health Organization says factors like how widespread COVID-19 transmission is in an area is important when determining if a child 6-to-11 should wear a mask.