Global July 2020

Studying In Person Vs. Losing Visas

ICE has implemented a new rule that international students must leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their school’s classes are all online in the fall.

Global July 2020

Mexico Tops 35,000 Deaths, 4th Highest Toll

The following explores the impact of the novel coronavirus around the world. Mexico is now the country with the fourth highest virus death toll, which has passed 35,000.

Global July 2020

Florida Tops Virus Death Mark

Florida has reported an additional 132 deaths due to COVID-19, which tops the state’s previous record. France and Britain are mandating wearing masks in public indoor spaces.

Health Care July 2020

Masks For Kids?

Should children be required to wear masks in order to return to in-person schooling in the fall? This is one of the questions under major debate across the country.

Legal July 2020

Immigration Courts Reopen; Virus Cases Rising

Immigration courts in Baltimore, Detroit and Newark are reopening even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Precautions include requiring wearing masks and social distancing signs.

Health Care July 2020

Vaccine Candidate Poised For Final Testing

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine that was first tested in the U.S. is poised to begin key final testing. Around the end of July, the vaccine will be tested in a 30,000-person study.

Administration July 2020

New Rule On Foreign Students Rescinded

The Trump administration rescinded a new rule that would have forced foreign students to either leave the U.S. or transfer to another school if their school’s classes were all online.

Health Care July 2020

Back-To-School Plans Stress Working Parents

With President Donald Trump demanding schools reopen in the fall, parents across the country are stressing as they weigh their family’s health risks and financial needs.

Health Care July 2020

Coronavirus Data Is Funneled Away From CDC

Some experts are concerned that the Trump administration having a private technology firm collect pandemic hospital data rather than the CDC will further sideline the CDC.

Global July 2020

3 More States Share Data In Citizenship Efforts

An additional three states – Iowa, South Carolina and South Dakota – have joined Nebraska in sharing driver’s license information to help determine residents’ citizenship status.

Health Care July 2020

Can A Woman Spread COVID-19 To Her Fetus?

Life continues during a pandemic, including new life coming into this world. But can a pregnant woman pass COVID-19 onto her unborn child? Research shows odds are low but not zero.

Health Care July 2020

Military Medics Deploy In California, Texas

As several states report record numbers of COVID-19 cases, military medics have been helping hospitals with a high influx of novel coronavirus patients in California and Texas.

Legal July 2020

Judge Delays Deadline To Free Migrant Kids

A judge granted a request for a 10-day extension to release migrant kids being held in detention longer than 20 days. The ruling is being criticized by some as a form of family separation.

Technology July 2020

Is Technology Making Us Dumber Or Smarter?

As everyday technology like cellphones continues to evolve, is there a cost to us from an intelligence standpoint? Is it wise or unwise to have technology take care of more of our needs?

Global July 2020

Confusion Surrounds Pending Immigration Order

Contradictory statements by President Donald Trump regarding a promised new executive order on immigration are causing confusion.