Global July 2019

Disney Remakes Classic; Top 5 Headlines

Javier Bardem is in talks to join the cast of Disney’s live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Lin-Manuel Miranda is working with songwriter Alan Menken on a new song for the film.

Financing July 2019

University Receives $25M Donation

An unnamed benefactor has made a $25 million donation to the University of Chicago. The gift is to go towards the school’s financial aid program for international students.

Global July 2019

'Remain In Mexico' Expands

The Department of Homeland security is expanding the policy that requires asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. to Matamoros, Mexico, which is one of Mexico’s most dangerous cities.

Health Care July 2019

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

The American College of Surgeons has launched the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which is designed to help optimize surgery on elderly patients at hospitals around the U.S.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Ricans Gather For Massive Protest

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s promise to not seek re-election has further angered his critics who are gathering for what is expected to be a protest numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

Global July 2019

W.Va. Homeless Students Rises To Over 10K

Data from West Virginia’s Department of Education shows the state has about 10,500 homeless students as of the 2018-19 school year. Contributing factors include opioids and a flood.

Arts and Media July 2019

The Power Of Dance

AileyCamp teaches students dance, as well as how to resolve conflicts, eat well and become leaders. When camp ends, Atlanta Ballet offers a full-tuition scholarship to 10 students.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Massive Blackout Hits Venezuela

A massive blackout hit Venezuela, backing up traffic and stopping the subway in Caracas. Venezuela’s government has blamed an "electromagnetic attack" on a series of dams.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Political Crisis In Puerto Rico

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to not run for re-election, but many question if he can govern amid massive protests for him to immediately leave office.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Trump Threatens Guatemala

Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.

Technology July 2019

FTC Fines Facebook $5B

The FTC has fined Facebook $5 billion, the largest fine it has ever levied on a tech company, for privacy violations. It is also instituting new restrictions and oversight on Facebook.

Hispanic Community July 2019

ICE Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Held

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released 18-year-old, U.S.-born citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia who was wrongfully detained for more than three weeks.

Global July 2019

How Many Arrested In Immigration Roundup?

The immigration roundup operation, which targeted 2,100, led to 35 arrests, 18 of which were members of families and 17 of which were collateral apprehensions.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Venezuela Blackout Update

As Caracas began to have its power restored Tuesday, residents of the Doleli Building reacted to the latest power outage as they wait for their power to be restored.