Global October 2018

Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle

The Senate has voted 51-49 to limit debate regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. This sets up a very probable showdown over the weekend with Kavanaugh’s becoming a Supreme Court justice to be decided.

Global October 2018

US Unemployment Rate Falls To 49-Year Low Of 3.7 Percent

The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 49-year low in September. The Labor Department says hiring is slow with employers adding just 134,000 jobs, which is the fewest in a year, however, it is likely that Hurricane Florence lowered that figure.

Global October 2018

Feed The Children Provides Free Classroom Supplies For Educators

Feed the Children’s five Teacher Store locations are providing free classroom supplies to teachers, including copy paper, pencils, glue, pens, notebooks and instructional materials. The nonprofit is supporting teachers in an effort to combat poverty by supporting education.

Global October 2018

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

The Associated Press has investigated the following stories and have determined they are all not legit. These articles were all widely shared on social media this week. All three of these not real stories involve Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court and the accusations of sexual misconduct made by Christine Blasey Ford.

Global October 2018

Still Far Off, Michael A Growing Menace To Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Michael, which is off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is expected to become a hurricane and by midweek strike in the Florida Panhandle. Florida’s governor, Rick Scott, has issued an order for a state of emergency specifically for 26 counties.

Financing October 2018

Kansas State Ending Merit-Based Putnam Scholarships

Kansas State University is no longer offering the $9,000 per year Putnam Scholarship to students. A student could have the Putnam Scholarship for four years. The move is because Kansas State is shifting from totally merit-based scholarships to need plus merit-based ones.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Deported Parents May Lose Kids To Adoption—AP Investigation

An investigation by the Associated Press has found holes in the system that allows state court judges to give custody of migrant children to American families and without notifying their parents. This article focuses on the story of Araceli Ramos Bonilla and her daughter Alexa.

Financing October 2018

Vermont To Receive $400k In US Funds For School Safety

Funds totally $400,000 are being used to help with school safety in Vermont. Part of the funds will go towards expanding a program called SurviVermont, which hosts public forums and education efforts for students, teachers and the public in general. The funds will also support a School Safety Tip Line.

Hispanic Community October 2018

UN Urges Venezuela To Probe Opposition Politician's Death

The UN has urged the investigation into the death of Fernando Alban, an opposition councilman who was jailed by Venezuela's intelligence police on allegations that he plotted to kill President Nicolas Maduro. According to Venezuelan officials, Alban committed suicide when he leapt from the 10th floor of the state police agency’s headquarters.

Global October 2018

Supercharged Overnight, Hurricane Michael Menaces Florida

Hurricane Michael has closed in on the Florida Panhandle. The storm is currently the most powerful one on record to ever menace the stretch of villages, military bases and beaches that could be potentially hit with catastrophic 145 mph winds.

Legal October 2018

Supreme Court Considering Case On Detention Of Immigrants

A case involving immigration is before the Supreme Court. The case involves long-term green card holders who are eligible to be deported because they have been convicted of a broad range of crimes. Current immigration law says noncitizens who are convicted of certain crimes should be detained when they are released from state custody or federal custody.

Global October 2018

'Unimaginable Destruction': Hurricane Smashes Rows Of Houses

Hurricane Michael left widespread destruction in its wake as search-and-rescue teams fanned out to save those trapped by what is being categorized as the third-most powerful hurricane on record to hit the continental United States. The storm smashed rows of houses and has caused flooding.

Legal October 2018

Supreme Court Wrestles With Case On Detention Of Immigrants

Several Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about the government’s reading of immigration law, regarding detaining certain immigrants after they’ve served their sentences for committing crimes in the U.S. The immigrants are mostly green-card holders and say that they should get hearings to argue for their release while deportation proceedings against them are ongoing.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Community Colleges Hosting Events In Support Of Undocumented Students

Community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties are embarking on an ‘Undocumented Students Week of Action’ starting October 15 to express support for DREAMers and urge Congress to create a pathway to citizenship. California is home to more than 220,000 residents currently protected through the DACA program.

Global October 2018

US DOE Awards Nearly $3M To Students In Carolinas

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $3 million in supplemental funding for financially strapped students in North and South Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Florence. Almost $2 million in relief is for North Carolina students while more than $800,000 is to aid South Carolina students.