Technology September 2020

USM Creates Free COVID Online Course

"Understanding the Pandemic: A COVID-19 Public Service Short Course" is a free, six-part, online course being offered by the University of Southern Mississippi.

Global October 2020

Trump Plans To Slash Refugee Admissions To US

The number of refugees being accepted into the United States is being slashed by the Trump administration to a maximum of 15,000 in fiscal year 2021.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Hundreds Of Migrants Set Out From Honduras

According to a statement from the Guatemala's immigration agency around 900 migrants were in the city of Choloma in Honduras and were headed to the border crossing at Corinto.

Health Care October 2020

NY Schools Report 1,200 Infections

At least 1,200 teachers, staff and students have tested positive for COVID-19 in schools across New York. The state’s 64 universities and colleges are reporting almost 2,000 cases.

Health Care October 2020

3 Win Nobel Prize For Discovering Hepatitis C

Two Americans and a British-born scientist won the Nobel Prize for discovering hepatitis C. Their work has led to the development of highly sensitive blood tests and antiviral drugs.

Legal October 2020

Ban On Holding Migrant Kids In Hotels Upheld

Three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have upheld banning detaining migrant children in hotel rooms before expelling them from the United States.

Global October 2020

No Mask And Still Infectious, Trump Back At WH

The CDC says those with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 can be contagious for as many as 10 days. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and entered without a mask.

Financing October 2020

Intuit Board Chief Donates $25M To WVU

Brad Smith, the executive chairman of Intuit's board of directors, has donated $25 million to West Virginia University. The money will support outdoor recreation programs.

Health Care October 2020

More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19

There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.

Technology October 2020

Voter Beware: How To Avoid Election Mischief

PSAs from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity agency are warning voters of possible election disruptions, including cyber threats to voting systems.

Health Care October 2020

‘Molecular Scissors’ Wins Nobel Prize

For the first time two women have won the chemistry Nobel prize together for creating a way to edit the genes of animals, plants and microorganisms.

Arts and Media October 2020

American Poet Wins Nobel Literature Prize

Yale University faculty member Louise Glück became the 16th female Nobel Literature laureate when she won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetry.

Arts and Media October 2020

'Sesame Street' Tackles Racism In TV Special

Sesame Workshop – the organization behind “Sesame Street” – is airing a half-hour anti-racist special later in October that will feature skits and songs in a Zoom-like format.

Legal October 2020

Extension On Voter Registration Denied

Although a computer meltdown may have prevented thousands of people in Florida from registering to vote, the registration deadline will not be extended.

Financing October 2020

Scholarships: Advanced Teacher Training

Teachers in New Mexico have a new scholarship option to help cover continuing education costs and possibly significantly increase their salaries.