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.

Health Mystery In Cuba Deepens

A new study has found that U.S. diplomats working in Cuba who experienced concussion-like symptoms have less white matter in their brains than a comparison group of healthy people.

Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Restrictions

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar has blocked the Trump administration’s asylum restrictions at the border. The White House has condemned the Tigar’s order.

Student Loan Repayment Plans Fraud?

A federal watchdog agency has released a report indicating that tens of thousands may be lying about their family size and income to get their student loan monthly payments lowered.

The Power Of Heroes

The quality of an individual is universally appreciated as Dr. Johanna Vidal Phelan learned when she visited the statue of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente.

Medical School Gets $3.7M

A $3.7 million grant is helping the University of Nebraska address the looming physician shortage in the area of geriatric care. Education is to include how to keep a patient well.

UC Berkeley Launches New Joint Degree

UC Berkeley is launching a degree in business and engineering. The Haas School of Business and College of Engineering have joined forces to launch a concurrent MBA/MEng degree.

Capital One Target Of Massive Data Breach

The information of about 106 million people (including in some cases bank account and Social Security numbers) has been compromised because of a data breach at Capital One Financial.

UM Cancer Center Ranked One Of US’s Best

UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has received National Cancer Institute designation, which authorizes the university to offer advanced and restricted treatments.

Aid Meant For Needy Going To Wealthy

A loophole is allowing the wealthy to get aid meant for needy students. Some parents have transferred custody of their children, so they would appear to be from poorer backgrounds.

Mizzou Looks Into Financial Aid Loophole

Mizzou is looking into the loophole that allows wealthy families to receive financial aid. Mizzou has identified fewer than 10 students that might have benefitted from the loophole.

Democratic Debate: Divisions Intensify

AP has released the following article on takeaways from the most recent presidential debate. Debate topics included health care, criminal justice, climate change and immigration.

UC Achieves Record-Setting Admissions

The University of California has offered the highest numbers of freshmen and transfer students in UC’s history setting an all-time record number of incoming students.

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Mass Shootings Aftermath; Things To Know

Two mass shootings respectively in Texas and Ohio have left 29 people dead. Puerto Rico’s new governor is facing a lawsuit filed by the island’s Senate. Japan tests “flying car.”