Technology December 2020

Virus App Expanded To School-Age Phone Users

The COVID AlertPa mobile app, which was only available for those 18 and over, has been expanded to school-age phone users in Pennsylvania as young as 13.

Legal December 2020

1st Of Its Kind Ruling Concerning ICE

A U.S. District Judge has ruled that immigrants who have been newly detained must see a judge within 10 days. In recent years, detainees sometimes had to wait weeks or months.

Health Care December 2020

UK Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For Emergency Use

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.K. Vaccinations are expected to begin within the next few days beginning with those at high risk.

Global December 2020

DeVos: Free College Is A 'Socialist Takeover'

At an online conference Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said free college is “a socialist takeover of higher education” and dangerous for the economy.

Legal December 2020

Judge Throws Out Limiting Skilled-Worker Visas

Two rules regarding H-1B visa program were thrown out by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California. These rules included limits on specialty occupations.

Hispanic Community December 2020

Pop-Up School For US Asylum Seekers Thrives

Thanks to more than 200 Amazon tablets, The Sidewalk School for Children Asylum Seekers is continuing to teach Central American children living in a camp of asylum seekers.

Global December 2020

US Jobless Claims At 712K As Virus Escalates

Although jobless claims dropped within the span of a week from 787,000 to 712,000, the number remains high, indicating that jobs are still being slashed as the pandemic rages in the U.S.

Global December 2020

628 Kids Remain Separated At Border

The search continues for the parents of more than 600 children who were separated from their parents at the border. The parents of 295 the kids are believed to be outside the U.S.

Global December 2020

Pandemic’s Impact On Students With Disabilities

There are 7 million students with disabilities in the U.S. Erratic attempts to reopen schools and extended months of learning from home are raising concerns about their futures.

Health Care December 2020

Is Shopping In Stores Safe During The Pandemic?

While normally the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a popular time to shop inside stores, health experts are recommending avoiding doing so with COVID surging.

Technology December 2020

Facebook To Remove COVID Vaccine False Claims

In the weeks ahead false claims on Facebook and Instagram about COVID vaccine safety, side effects, ingredients and efficacy, as well as COVID conspiracy theories, are being removed.

Global December 2020

US Hiring Slows Sharply To 245K Jobs

The latest jobs report indicates that the economy’s recovery is stumbling as the coronavirus continues to surge across the United States and many have given up looking for employment.

Health Care December 2020

Could Hispanics Be Among First To Get Vaccine?

A new analysis argues for low-income Black, Hispanic and Native American households to receive a COVID vaccine first. As of yet, no one at the federal level has committed to this idea.

Technology December 2020

Trump Administration Vs. Facebook

The DOJ is alleging that Facebook’s hiring practices discriminate against hiring qualified U.S. workers in favor of H-1B visa holders. Facebook disputes the allegations.

Arts and Media December 2020

Warner Bros. To Stream All 2021 Films

Warner Bros. Pictures announced it is using a hybrid distribution model for all of its 2021 films where the films will simultaneously be released in theaters and on HBO Max.