Technology September 2020

US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores

Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.

Global September 2020

More Migrant Women Say They Didn't OK Surgery

More migrant women have said that Dr. Mahendra Amin performed surgical procedures on them without their consent, jeopardizing their ability to have children.

Legal September 2020

A Rapper, An Elevator And An Elephant

One of the stories the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg often told groups was about how her and Justice Antonin Scalia rode an elephant together while in India.

Health Care September 2020

US Death Toll From Coronavirus Hits 200,000

The United States has reached a grim milestone: the number of deaths from COVID-19 has topped 200,000, which is the highest confirmed death toll from the coronavirus in the world.

Legal September 2020

'Tough, Brave, A Fighter, A Winner'

Around 500 members of the public gathered at the Supreme Court to pay respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The eight remaining justices gathered in the Great Hall to remember her.

Health Care September 2020

Update On ‘Uterus Collector’

A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that Dr. Mahendra Amin would no longer see patients from the Irwin County Detention Center.

Financing September 2020

Jobless Claims At 870,000

Those seeking unemployment aid increased slightly last week to 870,000. Backlogs in part impacted by fraudulent applications are causing delays for some to receive benefits.

Financing September 2020

Democrats To Redraft Virus Relief

Can the coronavirus relief package talks be jump-started? Democrats in the House are redrafting a virus relief bill that is likely to contain scaled-back proposals.

Global September 2020

New California Fire Scorches Wine Country

New fires erupted in California’s Napa-Sonoma wine region not far from San Francisco. The wine country blaze had burned 17 square miles, according to Cal Fire.

Arts and Media September 2020

Balvin, Bunny Top Latin Grammy Nods

J Balvin earned 13 nominations for the 2020 Latin Grammys. Bad Bunny and Ozuna received nine and eight nominations, respectively. Other nominees include Ricky Martin and Kany García.

Global September 2020

Presidential Debate Fact Check

The presidential debate spread lies about voting by mail. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, Americans are more likely to be struck by lightning than to commit voter fraud.

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.

Global October 2020

Trump Plans To Slash Refugee Admissions To US

The number of refugees being accepted into the United States is being slashed by the Trump administration to a maximum of 15,000 in fiscal year 2021.

Global October 2020

Trump, First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and are being quarantined. President Trump is showing “mild symptoms” of the virus.

Global October 2020

Trump Aims For Monday Release After Drive-By

Although President Donald Trump is “optimistic” he could be released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Oct. 5, his medical team needs to evaluate his condition.