Health Care August 2020

Who Is Protected By Face Masks?

Studies show that wearing a surgical or cloth face mask protects the wearing from coronavirus. It also offers some protection for those around the wearer.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura's Leftovers Move East

Although Hurricane Laura has gone from a Category 4 storm to a tropical depression, forecasters warn that the remnants of the hurricane could become a tropical storm again.

Global August 2020

Portland Oregon Shootings

Following a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon, state police will be returning to the state. The person shot was identified as a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer.

Global August 2020

Migrant Kids Detained In Several Hotel Chains

The Trump administration has detained at least 660 migrant kids in hotel chains since March, including Hilton, Marriott International Inc. and Choice Hotels International Inc.

Health Care September 2020

Can Mosquitoes Spread The Coronavirus?

Mosquitos are known for spreading such diseases as malaria. But what about COVID-19? And could ticks spread the virus? The CDC and the World Health Organization weigh in.

Health Care September 2020

NYC Delays Start Of School Year

NYC teachers have 11 more days to prepare for in-person instruction for the new school year. Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston school systems are starting with remote learning.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Health Care September 2020

Schools Battle COVID-19 As Classes Resume

With confirmed statewide COVID-19 cases in Kansas increasing to 42,612, schools such as the University of Kansas and Kansas State University are battling the virus as classes resume.

Health Care September 2020

US Not Ready For COVID-19 Vaccine?

Focus has been on the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine. But experts are expressing worries that local health officials may not be prepared to distribute the vaccine to 330 million people.

Global September 2020

DHS Plans Expanded Use Of Personal Data

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding the collection of personal data such as fingerprints, as well as things newly authorized ones like voice and facial recognition.

Global September 2020

Layoffs Remain Elevated, Jobless Claims Fall

Although still elevated, jobless claims fell to 881,000, however, layoffs are still high because of COVID-19 adversely impacting many businesses, including Ford and Coca-Cola.

Global September 2020

Tropical Storm Hurricane Forecast

The latest storm, Hurricane Nana, (which at maximum sustained winds of 75 mph barely qualified as a hurricane) hit Belize and Guatemala where it downgraded to a tropical storm.

Health Care September 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Distributed Nov. 1?

The CDC is telling states to be ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1. Some public health experts are concerned the vaccine may be released before it has been properly tested.

Financing September 2020

$300 Jobless Benefit Not Likely For Some

Despite the Trump administration rolling out a new $300/week unemployment benefit, more than 1 million people currently unemployed will not receive that check.

Health Care September 2020

Can I Get The Coronavirus Twice?

As the medical community continues to learn about COVID-19, there is evidence to suggest that a person can be infected twice. The likelihood and severity of this requires more data.