Hispanic Community June 2020

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Mexico

Southern and Central Mexico were hit by a powerful earthquake, sending thousands into the streets and knocking out power in some areas.

Global June 2020

Non-Immigrants Visa Ban Extended

Many temporary work visas have been added to a ban on green cards issued outside of the U.S. This freeze is slated to last to the end of 2020 and will impact multinational corporations.

Health Care June 2020

US Virus Cases Surge To Highest Level In 2 Months

According to Johns Hopkins University 34,700 new cases of coronavirus were reported on June 23. The only larger number of new cases occurred on April 9 and April 24.

Global June 2020

Europe To Reopen Borders

Although countries in Europe are going to begin reopening their borders, it is unlikely that Americans will be allowed to travel there. This is in part because of spread of COVID-19.

Legal June 2020

Justices Rule For Trump Administration

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court said those who fail their initial asylum screenings can be deported without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge.

Health Care June 2020

Who Would Be First To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?

While there are around a dozen vaccines being tested around the world to deal with COVID-19, the country who develops the first successful vaccine will likely be first in line for doses.

Health Care June 2020

New Virus Cases Hit An All-Time High In US

New coronavirus cases per day in the United States have hit an all-time high of 40,000. As a result, Texas’ governor, Greg Abbott, has scaled back restaurant dining and closed all bars.

Health Care June 2020

White House Seeks To Scrap 'Obamacare'

The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to scrap the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). This comes as new cases of COVID-19 rise in more than half of the states.

Hispanic Community June 2020

Latest On Water Shortage In Venezuela

The water shortage in Venezuela has led to neighbors in Caracas to build their own water system that uses a local lagoon.

Health Care June 2020

Tracking Virus Cases Proves Hard Amid New Surge

A new surge of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has left health department scrambling to increase their numbers. Complicating contact tracing are businesses like restaurants reopening.

Legal June 2020

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Wall Challenge

The Supreme Court denied hearing an appeal by multiple environmental groups regarding sections of the border wall the Trump administration is building on the U.S./Mexico border.

Global June 2020

Europe Restricts Visitors From The US

While Europe is reopening its borders to 14 countries, it is restricting visitors from the United States because of its surge in COVID-19 infections.

Global June 2020

Drive-Up US Citizenship Eases Backlog

Thousands of people in the U.S. are using a drive-up option for the final step in becoming citizens amid the pandemic. However, a budgeting crisis could severely curtail operations.

Health Care July 2020

Sun Belt Virus Cases Spike

Rising cases of COVID-19 in the Sun Belt, as well as other areas of the U.S., are leading some states to tame or even pause their reopening strategies.

Technology July 2020

What Are Death Cafes?

Virtual Death Cafes are part of a “death-positive” movement that encourages more open discussion about topics like trauma and grief. They are offering support during the pandemic.