Hispanic Community September 2020

EPCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

EPCC’s 19th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration’s theme is Hispanics: Be Proud of your Past and Embrace the Future. The month-long celebration begins on September 16.

Financing September 2020

Stock Market, Household Wealth And Economy

While the stock market has recovered from a plunge in March, and household wealth is up (mainly for affluent households), the economy has only recovered only about half its lost jobs.

Health Care September 2020

CDC Changes Then Retracts Virus Info

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put online information on how COVID-19 can spread from person to person and then retracted that information, claiming it was a mistake.

Global September 2020

Data: Undergrad Students Need More Support

Recent data based on the findings of 3.6 million students at 629 colleges show undergraduate students’ enrollment is down, indicating they need more pandemic support.

Financing September 2020

NY Times: Trump Paid $750 In Taxes In 2016, 2017

A report from the New York Times says President Donald Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes when he first ran for president and he paid no income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years.

Financing September 2020

Stocks Move Lower; Market Cools

After rallying on September 28, the stock market has cooled as investors wait to see what happens during the debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Health Care September 2020

Disney To Lay Off 28K At Its US Parks

The Walt Disney Co. said it is laying off 28,000 workers from its U.S. theme parks. Disney officials said the company would provide severance packages and job assistance.

Health Care October 2020

Can The US Avoid A ‘Twindemic’?

A “twindemic” is a country dealing with an outbreak of flu infections and COVID-19 at the same time. The U.S. recommends flu vaccines for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

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.

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.

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.

Hispanic Community October 2020

Venezuelans Fleeing As Troubles Mount

Although headlines have focused on COVID-19, Venezuela's economic and humanitarian crisis did not vanish. And now Venezuelans are fleeing their country.

Legal October 2020

Barrett's Supreme Court Hearing Opens

Will there be a new justice on the Supreme Court before the November 3 election? Republicans are pushing for Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s spot.

Health Care October 2020

In-School Teaching Experiment?

Around a dozen Washington, D.C., charter schools are offering in-person instruction for select groups of students. This move is being dubbed a teaching experiment in the age of COVID.

Health Care October 2020

How Long Can A COVID-19 Illness Last?

According to WHO recovering from COVID-19 usually takes two to six weeks. Ongoing symptoms, however, can last for months and long-term complications can include heart inflammation.