Hispanic Community September 2018

US, Cuba To Meet On Mysterious 'Health Attacks' In Havana

Cuban and U.S. officials met today to determine the motive and method behind what the United States describes as “health attacks” that affected about two dozen people in Cuba. Some of the people impacted by these mysterious incidents have been diagnosed with brain damage.

Global September 2018

College Pathways Program Renewed For Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, East Brunswick Board of Education has renewed their College Pathways Program with Middlesex County College (MCC). The program provides East Brunswick students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit for high school courses approved to be at the same level of college courses at MCC.

Global September 2018

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

SpongeBob Creator Gifts $135K To HSU, Our TOP 100 Colleges & Universities for Hispanics Issue, Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

Global September 2018

Florence Rolls Ashore In Carolinas

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina knocking out power to a half-million businesses and homes and ripping apart buildings with its 90 mph winds. Reports have more than 60 people needed to be pulled from a motel that collapsed during the storm.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Mexico 'Evaluating' US Offer To Pay For Deporting Migrants

While Mexico’s Interior Department has said that no agreement has been reached yet, its government is currently “evaluating” an offer from the U.S. to pay for returning foreign migrants in Mexico to their home countries. If accepted, this offer would mainly impact Central American migrants, many of whom attempt to cross the U.S. border by using Mexico as a base.

Global September 2018

Feed the Children Responds To Hurricane Florence Needs

The nonprofit Feed the Children along with its local agencies and corporate partners are working together to allocate shipments of disaster relief supplies, water and food to East Coast residents impacted by Hurricane Florence. Supplies include ready to eat food, soups and snacks; beverages; paper goods; cleaning supplies; cereal; flashlights; and batteries.

Global September 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

Not real headlines that trended on social media and have been debunked include: Henry Winkler - 1942-2018 - Donates Half Of His Estate To MAGA 2020, Bruno Mars being 'lined up' to play Prince in Netflix biopic, Morgan Freeman: 'Jailing Hillary' Best Way To 'Restore Public Faith in Govt' and Hersheypark not giving away free tickets for its 50th anniversary.

Global September 2018

Catastrophic Flooding From Florence Spreads; 10 Things To Know For Today

Flooding from Florence spreads across North and South Carolina. A Philippine mayor has said that the dozens trapped in landslides caused by Typhoon Mangkhut are not likely to have survived. Christine Blasey Ford has alleged that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers.

Global September 2018

Survey Finds 2M US Teens Are Vaping Marijuana

A new study has shown that 2 million U.S. students have used marijuana in e-cigarettes. This averages to approximately 1 in 11 students of which include both middle and high school students. The Food and Drug Administration have given the five largest electronic cigarette makers 60 days to produce plans to stop underage individuals from using their products.

Legal September 2018

Lawsuit Claims Houston Blocking Facility For Migrant Kids

The city of Houston is being sued by the nonprofit Southwest Key Programs. The nonprofit alleges city officials are obstructing efforts to open a facility to house unaccompanied migrant children. Southwest Key Programs also alleges that the city incorrectly designated the shelter as a detention facility as opposed to a residential facility.

Arts and Media September 2018

DeVos Play Not Meant As 'Cartoon Or Lampoon,' Producer Says

A play entitled “The Confirmation Hearing for the Secretary of Education” was performed Monday at Washington’s Arena Stage theater. The play featured about a dozen high school students and was part of a series of dramatic readings of congressional transcripts called “American Scorecard.”

Arts and Media September 2018

Exhibit At University Showcases Images Of Mexico Border Walls, Fences

Photos of the U.S.-Mexico border wall are being featured at Ohio State University. The photos were taken by a geography professor at the University, and the free exhibit entitled "Up Close with U.S.-Mexico Border Barriers" opens Wednesday and will feature 33 poster-sized pictures.

Global September 2018

US Again Slashing Number Of Refugees It Will Accept

The United States is slashing the number of refugees it will accept from 45,000 to 30,000 for next year. This is the lowest ceiling regarding admitting refugees since the program began back in 1980. Human rights groups criticized the move. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. is still committed to providing sanctuary to those fleeing from the most dangerous areas in the world.

Health Care September 2018

A Year After Maria, Puerto Rican Kidney Patients Fear Death

Hurricane Maria ruined the only dialysis center in Vieques, forcing patients to take flights three times a week to the Puerto Rican mainland for treatments. These constant flights, however, have taken a physical toll on these patients. Five patients have died this past year from health causes ranging from cancer to heart failure.

Financing September 2018 Premium

Missouri Universities Get $260M For Scholarships, Research

The four university campuses in Missouri will likely be making proposals to the University of Missouri System for a portion of the $260 million expected to be spent in the next five years for research and scholarships. The System’s president, Mun Choi, made the announcement last week.