Global June 2020

Schools Can Reopen In-Person Teaching July 1?

Pennsylvania schools have been given the green light to resume in-person teaching July 1. This specifically impacts elementary and secondary schools.

Global June 2020

More Than 9K Arrested At Protests Since Floyd’s Death

United States arrests at least 9,300 at protests since the death of George Floyd. Pope Francis said, "My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism,” because of protests.

Global June 2020

Latin America Sees Virus Surge

Latin American has become the latest epicenter of COVID-19; health experts are warning that the virus cases are still rising. In Paris, however, lockdown restrictions are easing.

Global June 2020

US Cities Erupt In More Violence

The seventh straight night of protests in U.S. cities because of the death of George Floyd included destruction and violence. President Donald Trump threatened to send in troops.

Global June 2020

Spain Reports No Deaths, In 1st Since March

While situations in Spain and Italy are improving, a World Health Organization official says the worst transmission worldwide is in Central and South America.

Global June 2020

US Cities Brace For More Violence

Protests have continued in cities for six straight days in response to the death of George Floyd who died after a police officer pressed his knee against his neck for several minutes.

Global May 2020

Announcement From 3 Major Universities In Utah

The University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University are having students return to campus. Class sizes will be smaller and some classes will be online.

Global May 2020

College Student Wanted In Slayings Is Captured

Peter Manfredonia, who is a suspected in two slayings, has been captured by police after a six-day search. Manfredonia is wanted in one machete killing and one fatal shooting.

Global May 2020

Violent Protests Rock Minneapolis

For the second night violent protests took place in Minneapolis because of the death of George Floyd. A video shows a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes.

Global May 2020

US Death Toll Tops 100,000; Layoffs Hit 41M

As businesses in the U.S. gradually begin reopening or make plans to, the death toll from COVID-19 reaches 100,000 and total layoffs since mid-March reach roughly 41 million.

Global May 2020

Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic?

Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.

Global May 2020

Should You Watch The NASA, SpaceX Launch?

NASA will be conducting its first home launch in a decade, which would normally attract hundreds of thousands of spectators. COVID-19, however, may change that.