Global July 2019

Central American Asylum Protections End?

A new rule published in the Federal Register states that asylum seekers are ineligible for asylum at the U.S. southern border if they passed through another country first.

Global July 2019

Update: Detention Center Attack

Demonstrators returned to the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center after Willem Van Spronsen threw incendiary devices at the center and was later found dead.

Global July 2019

Latest On US Asylum Restrictions

UNHCR says it’s “deeply concerned” about new U.S. asylum restrictions. The Trump administration said it’ll end asylum protections for most migrants arriving at the southern border.

Financing July 2019

New Free Tuition Program

This fall, Alamo Colleges District will start phase one of its new AlamoPROMISE program by recruiting high school students to receive funding from the free tuition program.

Global July 2019

House Vote Condemns Trump's Tweets

The House voted 240-187 to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color. President tweeted that he hasn’t "a racist bone in my body."

Health Care July 2019

Minnesota And Malpractice Lawsuits

An article on authenticmedicine.com by Douglas Farrago, M.D. titled “No Existing Relationship Needed To Sue a Doctor” explores a malpractice lawsuit in Minnesota.

Health Care July 2019

US Overdose Deaths Appear To Be Falling

Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that drug overdose deaths in the United States are falling for the first time in nearly three decades.

Global July 2019

Asylum Seekers Fear Lurking Dangers

Migrants and asylum seekers waiting in Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas are fearful and some have experienced attempted kidnappings. Tamaulipas is one of Mexico's most violent states.

Global July 2019

Disney Remakes Classic; Top 5 Headlines

Javier Bardem is in talks to join the cast of Disney’s live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Lin-Manuel Miranda is working with songwriter Alan Menken on a new song for the film.

Health Care July 2019

UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors

UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.

Health Care July 2019

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

The American College of Surgeons has launched the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which is designed to help optimize surgery on elderly patients at hospitals around the U.S.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Hispanic Community July 2019

Massive Blackout Hits Venezuela

A massive blackout hit Venezuela, backing up traffic and stopping the subway in Caracas. Venezuela’s government has blamed an "electromagnetic attack" on a series of dams.

Technology July 2019

FTC Fines Facebook $5B

The FTC has fined Facebook $5 billion, the largest fine it has ever levied on a tech company, for privacy violations. It is also instituting new restrictions and oversight on Facebook.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez will assume the post, becoming Puerto Rico's second female governor.