Hispanic Community October 2020

Puerto Rico Extends COVID-19 Measures

Following COVID-19 testing errors, the interim governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order to extend pandemic measures including face masks continuing to be mandatory.

Health Care October 2020

3 Win Nobel Prize For Discovering Hepatitis C

Two Americans and a British-born scientist won the Nobel Prize for discovering hepatitis C. Their work has led to the development of highly sensitive blood tests and antiviral drugs.

Health Care October 2020

More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19

There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.

Technology October 2020

Voter Beware: How To Avoid Election Mischief

PSAs from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency are warning voters of possible election disruptions, including cyber threats to voting systems.

Arts and Media October 2020

American Poet Wins Nobel Literature Prize

Yale University faculty member Louise Glück became the 16th female Nobel Literature laureate when she won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetry.

Financing October 2020

Missouri S&T Announces $300M Gift

Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning to use a $300 million gift to establish a new school, develop new research areas, and provide scholarships and fellowships.

Global October 2020

More Than 17M Americans Have Already Voted

With millions of Americans casting their ballots for the upcoming election, experts are predicting a record 150 million votes may be cast for the 2020 election.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court To Review 'Remain In Mexico'

The Trump administration’s “Migrant Protection Protocols” policy (also known as “Remain in Mexico”) is slated to go before the Supreme Court in 2021 due to the court’s full calendar.

Technology October 2020

Justice Dept. Vs. Google

Google may soon be facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department that alleges the tech giant is harming consumers. States including Arkansas, Florida and Texas are joining the lawsuit.

Administration October 2020

Criminal Disqualifiers Added To Asylum

Asylum-seekers who have convictions crimes including driving under the influence, domestic violence, re-entering the country illegally and identity theft will lose their bids.

Legal October 2020

GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett

The Supreme Court is one step closer to having a new justice. Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is being advanced to the full Senate despite a Democrat boycott.

Health Care October 2020

How Does COVID-19 Contact Tracing Work?

Recently, Hispanic Outlook ran an article explaining what exactly constitutes a superspreader. Following up on this, the following piece concretely explains contact tracing.

Global October 2020

Zeta Barrels Across Southeast

After pummeling New Orleans, Zeta continued to barrel through the Southeast and is expected to cross the mid-Atlantic states before moving offshore around Delaware and New Jersey.

Global November 2020

Will The Election Affect Control Of Congress?

Prior to the 2020 election, Republicans hold the majority of the Senate (53-47), and the Democrats hold the majority of the House of Representatives, which has a total of 435 members.

Health Care November 2020

UMD To Move Classes Online After Thanksgiving

Due to concerns about rising COVID-19 cases, the University of Maryland’s College Park campus will be transitioning to mostly online classes after Thanksgiving break.