Global October 2020

Hurricane Delta Now Category 2

As Hurricane Delta is making its way to Mexico, it has potential to increase in power from a Category 2 storm to a Category 4 one before hitting the U.S. Gulf coast.

Financing October 2020

Trump Tweets On Stimulus Keep Market Spinning

The S&P 500 was up after President Donald Trump tweets seemed to indicate that he was backtracking on halting virus stimulus talks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 416 points.

Health Care October 2020

‘Molecular Scissors’ Wins Nobel Prize

For the first time two women have won the chemistry Nobel prize together for creating a way to edit the genes of animals, plants and microorganisms.

Global October 2020

Vice Presidential Debate Takeaways

Separated by plexiglass Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris faced off at the vice presidential debate where topics included COVID-19 and the Supreme Court.

Legal October 2020

Extension On Voter Registration Denied

Although a computer meltdown may have prevented thousands of people in Florida from registering to vote, the registration deadline will not be extended.

Legal October 2020

Amy Coney Barrett's Notable Opinions, Votes

What are Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinions on abortion, sexual assault on campus, guns, immigration and employment discrimination?

Legal October 2020

Barrett Facing Senators On Health Care

In the second day of hearings, senators questioned President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett about health care, legal precedent and the upcoming election.

Legal October 2020

Supreme Court Halts Census

How accurate will the 2020 Census count be? Adding to concerns regarding such things as dropped quality control procedures and pending lawsuits is the latest Supreme Court ruling.

Global October 2020

Dr. Fauci Criticizes Idea Of ‘Herd Immunity’

The top U.S. infection disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said backing herd immunity is ‘total nonsense.’ The White House is using the idea of herd immunity to push for reopenings.

Health Care October 2020

Study: 4 Drugs Have Little To No Effect On COVID

A six-month trial has found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon have “little to no effect” on the recovery or survival of those infected with COVID.

Administration October 2020

Trump Administration Denies Calif. Relief Funds

The Trump administration has denied disaster relief funds to California. The state’s governor requested a major disaster declaration to help with damage from six recent wildfires.

Global October 2020

World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

Financing October 2020

University Receives $60M For Business School

A South Carolina businessman donated $60 million to Clemson University. The gift will fund programs and scholarships, as well as go towards construction of the new business college.

Global October 2020

Deadline Looms; COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off

Will there be a new coronavirus relief package before the Nov. 3 election? And if the new package isn’t passed before the 2020 Election, then when will it be passed?

Health Care October 2020

What Are The Treatment Options For COVID-19?

There are treatments available for COVID-19, but which treatments are used depend largely on how ill the patient is. In the U.S., no treatments are specifically approved for COVID-19.