Global October 2019

Harvard Student Paper Blasted

The Harvard Crimson student newspaper is being blasted for seeking comment from a federal immigration agency in connection to a story about a campus protest against the agency.

Hispanic Community October 2019

What Is Behind Latin American Protests?

A wave of protests that often lead to violence and fires is surging across Latin America and the Caribbean with economic factors being a common thread.

Global October 2019

Border Wall Construction Advances

In South Texas, preparations for the installation of new segments of the border wall are underway. Work crews are laying steel along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Global October 2019

Internet Excited For ‘One Day At A Time’

Fans online are excited that the writers’ room for “One Day at a Time” has been assembled. New cartoon from Nickelodeon will center on a multigenerational Mexican American family.

Technology October 2019

Facebook Launches A News Section

Facebook announced that it is launching a news tab in its mobile app that will feature headlines from news organizations. It also announced that it will pay publishers for headlines.

Global October 2019

Global Climate Fund Pledges Reach $9.8B

Twenty-seven countries announced contributions to the Green Climate Fund by the end of a two-day conference in Paris. The global climate fund pledges have reached $9.8 billion.

Global October 2019

Weight-Loss Surgery For Preteens?

The American Academy of Pediatrics is saying weight-loss surgery is beneficial for some severely obese preteens. President Donald Trump was booed at The World Series.

Global October 2019

Children Split At Border Tops 5,400

ACLU: 1,556 children were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border from July 1, 2017 to June 26, 2018, bringing the total number of children separated to more than 5,400.

Global October 2019

California Wildfires Erupt In LA

Wildfires forced thousands to flee their homes. Areas impacted include Sonoma County and Los Angeles. Mount Saint Mary's University evacuated 450 students from its Chalon campus.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Argentina’s Election Results

Alberto Fernández defeated incumbent President Mauricio Macri. Fernández had 48.1% of the votes. Macri had 40.4%. Almost 97% of the votes have been counted.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Aftermath Of Oct. 17 Gunbattles

Residents of Culiacan, Mexico, are still coming to grips with the recent deadly gunbattles in which hundreds of gunmen blockaded intersections and bridges, and set vehicles aflame.

Global October 2019

More Blackouts In California

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is switching off power in California because of the wildfires. This blackout will impact about 1.5 million people in 29 Northern California counties.

Hispanic Community October 2019

$133M Raised For Venezuela Migrants

A European Union-led conference has raised $133 million in money to help assist communities struggling to host migrants from Venezuela who are fleeing their country.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Update On Protections For Salvadorans

The U.S. has extended temporary protection status for one more year for citizens of El Salvador who are in the United States. This decision impacts 200,000 Salvadorans.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Fresh Protests, Looting Erupt In Chile

Although Chile’s president, Sebastián Piñera, replaced eight key Cabinet ministers with more centrist figures, looting and protests continue to erupt.