Financing November 2020

751,000 Seek US Jobless Benefits

Although jobless claims fell slightly, the number of those seeking unemployment benefits is still a historically high number, and the pandemic is accelerating.

Health Care November 2020

US COVID Cases Hit An All-Time High

According to Johns Hopkins University, daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States have risen 45% over the past two weeks. This is a record high 7-day average of 86,352.

Global November 2020

Ten Good Job Opportunities In 2020

With the novel coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy, what does the future hold for job opportunities in the United States?

Global November 2020

US Scrutinized At UN Rights Body

The U.N.’s Human Rights Council is scrutinizing the U.S. Issues include the separating migrant families, detaining migrant children and the killing of unarmed Black people.

Global November 2020

9 LACCD Colleges Distributing Food To Students

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has announced a pre-Thanksgiving food distribution for its students.

Health Care November 2020

US Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Coronavirus infections are well over 100,000 per day, sending new confirmed cases to more than 1 million for the beginning of November and now 61,964 people are hospitalized.

Health Care November 2020

US Virus Surge Breaking Infection Records

New cases of COVID-19 soared in the U.S. over the past week to all-time highs of well over 120,000 per day. The U.S. has recorded more than 10.3 million confirmed coronavirus infections.

Global November 2020

Officials: Election Most Secure In US History

Government and industry officials who coordinate election cybersecurity put out a statement that they found no evidence of votes being altered or compromised in the 2020 election.

Legal November 2020

Was Wolf Suspending DACA Unlawful?

A district judge ruled that Chad Wolf, the Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, did not have legal authority to suspend DACA, invalidating the suspension.

Health Care November 2020

NYC Schools Stay Open

Three stories from New York City: NYC schools to stay open, illegal fight club in the Bronx busted up by deputy sheriffs, poll workers counting ballots tested positive and quarantined.

Global November 2020

10 Professional Tips For Students

Are you a student preparing a career? Here you have some professional tips that will help you in your journey.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Peru's Congress Selects New Leader

Lawmaker Francisco Sagasti has been selected to become the next president of Peru. Sagasti is a member of the centrist Purple Party and will be Peru’s third president in a week.

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer: COVID-19 Shot 95% Effective

Previously, Pfizer and BioNTech reported their coronavirus vaccine candidate is 90% effective. Now, Pfizer said that new test results show its candidate is 95% effective.

Financing November 2020

US Jobless Claims Increase To 742,000

According to the Labor Department, Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose to 742,000 as newly confirmed daily infections of COVID surged to the highest levels on record.

Health Care November 2020

Does Social Distancing Weaken Immune Systems?

Social distancing and staying home during a pandemic does not weaken the immune system. Health experts recommend such actions as stress management to strengthen the immune system.