Arts and Media July 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' On Disney+

Just in time for the Fourth of July, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” is premiering on Disney+ and will feature the Broadway hit’s original cast.

Health Care July 2020

Virus Cases Are Rising In 40 Of 50 US States

COVID-19 cases are rising in 40 of the 50 states; the most severe outbreaks are in Arizona, Texas and Florida. The Northeast, as well as Nebraska and South Dakota, are on a downward trend.

Global July 2020

US Unemployment Falls To 11%

The novel coronavirus has resurged, causing a new round of shutdowns even as the unemployment rate fell to 11.1% in June. The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs.

Health Care July 2020

Latino, Black Communities And Test Disparities

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in states across the U.S., and communities of color are struggling to get tested. One large-scale testing event in Phoenix drew hundreds.

Legal July 2020

Justices Rule On Electoral College

With the 2020 election in November, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Electoral College’s presidential electors can be required to vote according to the popular votes of the states.

Technology July 2020

Foreign Pupils Must Leave US If Classes Go Online

New rules from ICE: if a college offers classes entirely online in the fall, then the school’s international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another school.

Hispanic Community July 2020

Mexico President Heads To Washington

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is visiting President Donald Trump in Washington. López Obrador has hinted he wants to meet with Trump about Mexico’s suffering economy.

Health Care July 2020

How Risky Is Dining Out During The Pandemic?

According to the CDC, takeout and delivery are still the safest ways to enjoy restaurant food during the pandemic, however, there are precautions for dining out at a restaurant.

Legal July 2020

Harvard, MIT Sue To Block ICE’s New Rule

MIT and Harvard are challenging ICE’s new rule that forces international students to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their school’s classes are all online this fall.

Legal July 2020

Supreme Court Sides With Catholic Schools

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with two Catholic schools that were sued by former teachers for disability discrimination and age discrimination respectively.

Health Care July 2020

Schools Or Bars?

A growing number of health experts are urging officials at the federal, state and local levels to prioritize K-12 schools, which could mean keeping places like gyms and bars closed.

Financing July 2020

1.3M Seek Jobless Aid

The COVID-19 spike has forced six states to reverse reopening businesses, leading to more layoffs and more than 1.3 million Americans to apply for unemployment aid.

Health Care July 2020

Is It Safe To Visit The Dentist During The Pandemic?

Dentists offices are implementing ways to try to minimize the chances of spreading COVID-19, including removing magazines from the waiting room and spacing out appointments.

Arts and Media July 2020

NBC News Sets Goal Of A Half Minority Workforce

Cesar Conde, the chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, has set the goal of building a workforce that is at least half minority.

Hispanic Community July 2020

New Executive Order Focuses On Hispanic Americans

A newly signed executive order creates an advisory committee focused on the economic and educational opportunities available to Hispanic Americans.