1.3M Seek Jobless Aid

The COVID-19 spike has forced six states to reverse reopening businesses, leading to more layoffs and more than 1.3 million Americans to apply for unemployment aid.

New Executive Order Focuses On Hispanic Americans

A newly signed executive order creates an advisory committee focused on the economic and educational opportunities available to Hispanic Americans.

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Florida Tops Virus Death Mark

Florida has reported an additional 132 deaths due to COVID-19, which tops the state’s previous record. France and Britain are mandating wearing masks in public indoor spaces.

Vaccine Candidate Poised For Final Testing

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine that was first tested in the U.S. is poised to begin key final testing. Around the end of July, the vaccine will be tested in a 30,000-person study.

Judge Delays Deadline To Free Migrant Kids

A judge granted a request for a 10-day extension to release migrant kids being held in detention longer than 20 days. The ruling is being criticized by some as a form of family separation.

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Confusion Surrounds Pending Immigration Order

Contradictory statements by President Donald Trump regarding a promised new executive order on immigration are causing confusion.

Toddlers, Kids Held At Hotel, Then Deported

President Donald Trump’s administration has been detaining migrant children in Hampton Inn & Suites sometimes for weeks before deporting them. At least two were 1-year-old.

Will There Be A Hurricane In 2020?

Is it likely that either Tropical Storm Hanna and/or Tropical Storm Gonzalo will gain strength and become hurricanes?

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Is There A Hurricane Heading Towards Hawaii?

Hurricane Douglas did not directly hit Hawaii although the island chain experienced heavy rains, and about 300 people on Oahu island evacuated to the Hawaii Convention Center.

Is There A 2nd Stimulus Check?

Is there a 2nd stimulus check? Democrats want to bring back the $600 unemployment bonus. Republicans argue it will encourage people to remain on unemployment and want to reduce it.

What Is The Next Rover To Go To Mars?

Has there ever been life on Mars? NASA is sending Perseverance – a rover equipped with 25 cameras, a pair of microphones, drills and lasers – to find out via Martian rock samples.

What Is The Newest Hurricane?

Florida, the Bahamas and the eastern Carolinas could all be impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.