Technology July 2019

Cyberattacks Inflict Deep Harm At Schools

According to the FBI, schools have become attractive targets for cyberattacks because they provide critical public services, as well as hold sensitive data.

Health Care July 2019

Universities Fight Opioid Epidemic

Universities in Virginia have formed a partnership with the state’s Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services to support opioid prevention and treatment programs.

Global July 2019

Detention Centers And The Asylum Ban

The recently enacted asylum ban is threatening to increase strain on makeshift holding areas, as well as immigration detention centers in the United States.

Financing July 2019

Texas Tech U Receives $999,999 Grant

Texas Tech University researchers have received a five-year, $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate future scientists and mathematicians.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Ricans Gather For Massive Protest

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s promise to not seek re-election has further angered his critics who are gathering for what is expected to be a protest numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Trump Threatens Guatemala

Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.

Global July 2019

How Many Arrested In Immigration Roundup?

The immigration roundup operation, which targeted 2,100, led to 35 arrests, 18 of which were members of families and 17 of which were collateral apprehensions.

Global July 2019

Migrants Dumped In Mexico's Monterrey

The U.S. has started moving Central American migrants by bus to Monterrey, Mexico, on a large-scale level as part of the expansion of its "remain in Mexico" program.

Global July 2019

16 Marines Accused Of Migrant Smuggling

Sixteen Marines were arrested at California's Camp Pendleton. The Marines have been accused of helping smuggle migrants into the U.S., as well as drug-related offenses.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Immigrants Flock To Apps For Work

Immigrants around the world, including Venezuelan migrants in Colombia, have been flocking to apps like Rappi for work. This gig economy, however, can mean modest pay and no benefits.

Arts and Media July 2019

Al Roker To Teach At SUNY Oswego

NBC TODAY’s Al Roker is returning to his alma mater SUNY Oswego to teach a broadcasting course entitled “Camera Ready: Developing Your On-Air Persona” (BRC 497).

Health Care July 2019

US To Allow Drugs From Canada?

The U.S. is planning to set up a system that will allow wholesalers, states and pharmacists to get FDA approval to import certain lower-cost prescription medications from Canada.

Global July 2019

Democratic Candidates’ Debate Takeaways

In the latest debate for candidates from the Democratic Party running for the presidential nomination. The following from The Associated Press are takeaways from this debate.

Global August 2019

844 Parents Separated From Their Children

The ACLU has analyzed government records and has concluded that 844 parents were separated from 911 children between June 26, 2018, and June 29 of this year.

Financing August 2019

Investigating The Financial Aid Loophole

State lawmakers in Illinois said they are going to look into the practice by some wealthy families of transferring guardianship of their children to get financial aid for college.