Financing September 2020

Stock Market, Household Wealth And Economy

While the stock market has recovered from a plunge in March, and household wealth is up (mainly for affluent households), the economy has only recovered only about half its lost jobs.

Health Care September 2020

CDC Changes Then Retracts Virus Info

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put online information on how COVID-19 can spread from person to person and then retracted that information, claiming it was a mistake.

Legal September 2020

Cuban-American Judge On Trump High Court List

Barbara Lagoa, the first woman of Hispanic heritage on the Florida Supreme Court, is on President Donald Trump’s list for possible replacements for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Global September 2020

Data: Undergrad Students Need More Support

Recent data based on the findings of 3.6 million students at 629 colleges show undergraduate students’ enrollment is down, indicating they need more pandemic support.

Technology September 2020

USM Creates Free COVID Online Course

"Understanding the Pandemic: A COVID-19 Public Service Short Course" is a free, six-part, online course being offered by the University of Southern Mississippi.

Health Care October 2020

NY Schools Report 1,200 Infections

At least 1,200 teachers, staff and students have tested positive for COVID-19 in schools across New York. The state’s 64 universities and colleges are reporting almost 2,000 cases.

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.

Health Care October 2020

3 Win Nobel Prize For Discovering Hepatitis C

Two Americans and a British-born scientist won the Nobel Prize for discovering hepatitis C. Their work has led to the development of highly sensitive blood tests and antiviral drugs.

Financing October 2020

Intuit Board Chief Donates $25M To WVU

Brad Smith, the executive chairman of Intuit's board of directors, has donated $25 million to West Virginia University. The money will support outdoor recreation programs.

Health Care October 2020

More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19

There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.

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.

Arts and Media October 2020

American Poet Wins Nobel Literature Prize

Yale University faculty member Louise Glück became the 16th female Nobel Literature laureate when she won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her poetry.

Financing October 2020

Missouri S&T Announces $300M Gift

Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning to use a $300 million gift to establish a new school, develop new research areas, and provide scholarships and fellowships.

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.

Global October 2020

More Than 17M Americans Have Already Voted

With millions of Americans casting their ballots for the upcoming election, experts are predicting a record 150 million votes may be cast for the 2020 election.