Health Care November 2019

Sacklers' Affiliate Push OxyContin Sales

Sacklers’ affiliate, Mundipharma, is pushing OxyContin sales in China even as their drug making company, Purdue Pharma, is collapsing under lawsuits connected to the opioid crisis.

Health Care November 2019

Virginia Tech’s Pediatric Health Center

Children’s National Hospital is teaming up with Virginia Tech to establish a biomedical research facility. The 12,000-square-foot center’s focus will be on pediatric health.

Health Care November 2019

Medicare Drug Plan Finder Has Glitch

Seniors could sign up for a Medicare plan whose coverage costs far more than they need to pay thanks to a glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder.

Global December 2019

Schools Close; US East Braces For Storm

The storm that caused problems for Thanksgiving travel is not done yet, leading to school and office closures, as well as the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights.

Arts and Media December 2019

Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry

Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.

Global December 2019

Storm Clobbers US East

The Northeast felt the final blast from a long-lasting winter storm, which dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region late Sunday and Monday.

Financing December 2019

DeVos Calls For Financial Aid Unit To Split

While at a conference hosted by the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid division, Betsy DeVos said Congress should consider splitting her department’s financial aid unit.

Global December 2019

Food Stamp Change May Affect 200K Students

A Trump administration proposal that is expected to reduce the number of food stamps enrollees could impact around 200,000 Florida students.

Financing December 2019

Pay For College Athletes

New proposals by Missouri lawmakers could allow student athletes to profit from their name and image. Missouri lawmakers will return to the Capitol in January.

Health Care December 2019

Scholarships Target Doctors In Arizona

Up to 94 students at the University of Arizona’s Phoenix and Tucson campuses will receive free tuition if they commit to working in underserved areas as primary care doctors.

Health Care December 2019

College Student Mental Health Care Costs

Kansas public university students numbering in the thousands have sought mental health treatment, leading to the schools spending more money in order to provide such care.

Financing December 2019

U Of Rhode Island Gifted $15M

Alfred J. Verrecchia, the former CEO and chairman of Hasbro Inc., along with his wife, Geraldine, has gifted $15 to the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business.

Health Care December 2019

Healthier But Not Happier?

Although teens in North Dakota are smoking and drinking less, they are dealing with feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts more often, according a recent survey.

Technology December 2019

101 Schools Receive More Than $500K

More than 100 schools in New Hampshire are receiving robotics grants for the purchase of robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and competition expenses. Schools can still apply.

Global December 2019

NAFTA News

On the same day the Democrats announced impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact.