Global April 2019

Nielsen Out At Homeland Security

Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as the Homeland Security secretary. Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, is taking over as the department’s acting head.

Health Care April 2019

NYC Declares Public Health Emergency

NYC has ordered mandatory vaccines for some because of a public health emergency over a measles outbreak. All exposed to the virus who are unvaccinated are required to be vaccinated.

Legal April 2019

Judge Blocks Trump's Asylum Policy

Judge Richard Seeborg has blocked Trump’s asylum policy regarding returning asylum seekers to Mexico, however, the ruling is on hold for several day.

Global April 2019

Family Separations Policy Not Revived

President Trump said he is not looking to reinstate the family separation policy at the border. He also suggested that the policy deters migrants from coming to the United States.

Global April 2019

School Shootings Support Network

The Principals Recovery Network offers support for education leaders of places where there have been school shootings, as well as will advocate for policies and education resources.

Technology April 2019

Engineering Students Help Disabled

Students from nine colleges in New York are unveiling inventions to help people with disabilities at their jobs. The unveiling will take place at the Empire State Plaza.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers: Hit $100M Sports Facilities Goal

Rutgers University says it has hit its $100 million goal to construct sports and athletics facilities, including for football, softball, basketball, wrestling and gymnastics.

Technology April 2019

Hawaii U Professor Names Black Hole

A University of Hawaii-Hilo professor named the now famous black hole “Powehi,” meaning “the adorned fathomless dark creation” or "embellished dark source of unending creation."

Financing April 2019

Excelsior Scholarship: Year Two

The Excelsior Scholarship is in its second year, and authorities are saying that there are slightly more students who are now going to college tuition-free because of the program.

Global April 2019

From Taxes To Tiger Woods; 10 Things to Know

Reminder to our readers: Monday, April 15, is the last day to file your taxes unless you’ve gotten an extension.  Tiger Woods has won his fifth Masters Tournament.

Legal April 2019

Breaking News: College Bribery Scandal

In the latest development in the college bribery scandal, actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have pled not guilty to the two charges against them.

Financing April 2019

Rutgers Hiring Initiative Gets $20M

The Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative is being extended through June 2024 through $20 million in additional funding.

Global April 2019

Notre Dame Fire Update

Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire at Notre Dame cathedral. While the spire and roof were destroyed, the bell towers and the purported Crown of Christ were spared.

Global April 2019

Columbine Threat Shuts Area Schools

The FBI is looking for 18-year-old Sol Pais, a woman “infatuated” with the Columbine High School shooting who made threats and is armed and "considered to be extremely dangerous."

Global April 2019

Woman 'Infatuated' With Columbine Dead

Sol Pais, an 18-year-old woman “infatuated” with the Columbine High School shooting and planning an attack in Colorado, has been found dead in an apparent suicide.