Global July 2020

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.

Global July 2020

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?

Global July 2020

3 In 10 Americans Against In-Person Teaching

According to a new AP-NORC poll, 3 in 10 Americans do not think children should be taught in the classroom at all in the fall because of the pandemic.

Global July 2020

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.

Global July 2020

Confusion Surrounds Pending Immigration Order

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

Global July 2020

3 More States Share Data In Citizenship Efforts

An additional three states – Iowa, South Carolina and South Dakota – have joined Nebraska in sharing driver’s license information to help determine residents’ citizenship status.

Global July 2020

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.

Global July 2020

Mexico Tops 35,000 Deaths, 4th Highest Toll

The following explores the impact of the novel coronavirus around the world. Mexico is now the country with the fourth highest virus death toll, which has passed 35,000.

Global July 2020

Studying In Person Vs. Losing Visas

ICE has implemented a new rule that international students must leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their school’s classes are all online in the fall.

Global July 2020

US Unemployment Falls To 11%

The novel coronavirus has resurged, causing a new round of shutdowns even as the unemployment rate fell to 11.1% in June. The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs.

Global June 2020

Drive-Up US Citizenship Eases Backlog

Thousands of people in the U.S. are using a drive-up option for the final step in becoming citizens amid the pandemic. However, a budgeting crisis could severely curtail operations.

Global June 2020

Europe Restricts Visitors From The US

While Europe is reopening its borders to 14 countries, it is restricting visitors from the United States because of its surge in COVID-19 infections.