Health Care August 2020

Plasma’s Effect On Virus Overstated

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding convalescent plasma, the FDA Chief apologized for overstating the plasma’s effectiveness as a treatment for COVID-19.

Health Care August 2020

Experts Bewildered By New COVID Testing Advice

Health experts are bewildered by new COVID-19 guidelines: now the CDC’s website states testing is not necessary for those who have been in close contact with an infected individual.

Health Care August 2020

Virginia Schools Have 500-Plus Virus Cases

At least 558 cases of coronavirus have been found at colleges and universities in Virginia. This includes Virginia Commonwealth University, which has reported 110 cases.

Health Care August 2020

156 Virus Cases At University Of Miami

The University of Miami has more than 150 new coronavirus cases, leading to two floors of a residential hall being quarantined and some students being suspended.

Health Care September 2020

NYC Delays Start Of School Year

NYC teachers have 11 more days to prepare for in-person instruction for the new school year. Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston school systems are starting with remote learning.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Global September 2020

Tropical Storm Hurricane Forecast

The latest storm, Hurricane Nana, (which at maximum sustained winds of 75 mph barely qualified as a hurricane) hit Belize and Guatemala where it downgraded to a tropical storm.

Health Care September 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Distributed Nov. 1?

The CDC is telling states to be ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1. Some public health experts are concerned the vaccine may be released before it has been properly tested.

Technology September 2020

1,700 Students, Faculty Personal Info Exposed

A computer breach at OSU exposed the personal info of students and faculty, including their names, OSU email addresses and in some cases personal mailing addresses and phone numbers.

Financing September 2020

McConnell: Senate To Vote On Virus Aid

Will there be another virus aid package? That question remains up in the air even as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will be voting on “targeted” virus aid.

Health Care September 2020

Why Was COVID Vaccine Final Testing Halted?

AstraZeneca’s final testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been halted because of a "potentially unexplained illness" in one of the research volunteers.

Health Care September 2020

University Quarantines Entire Student Body

A spike in coronavirus cases at Bradley University has led to the school quarantining the entire student body for two weeks. The spike has been linked to off-campus gatherings.

Global September 2020

US Remembers 9/11

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is holding commemorative ceremony to remember the 19th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

Global September 2020

Will Vexed Parents Now Support School Choice?

As parents face hard decisions for the new school year in the midst of a pandemic, the Trump administration is promoting school choice and its policies.

Global September 2020

Big Ten Changes Course

The Big Ten has changed course; all 14 of its teams will play eight regular-season games. The Big Ten said its Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to restart sports.