Global October 2018

US DOE Awards Nearly $3M To Students In Carolinas

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $3 million in supplemental funding for financially strapped students in North and South Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Florence. Almost $2 million in relief is for North Carolina students while more than $800,000 is to aid South Carolina students.

Global October 2018

Top 4 Featured Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board

The top 4 featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s job board are from Trinity Christian College, Texas State University, Brookdale Community College and North Park University. The job positions are Literature and Languages Faculty Position; Coordinator, Communication Design Program - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor; Nursing Instructor; and Founding Program Director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD).

Global October 2018

'Unimaginable Destruction': Hurricane Smashes Rows Of Houses

Hurricane Michael left widespread destruction in its wake as search-and-rescue teams fanned out to save those trapped by what is being categorized as the third-most powerful hurricane on record to hit the continental United States. The storm smashed rows of houses and has caused flooding.

Global October 2018

New Initiative Gives Every NYC Public HS Student Free Reusable Bottles

The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and the NYC Department of Education has launched a new initiative giving every public high school student in the city a free reusable S’well bottle. Through S’well, New York’s high school students will have a significant impact on reducing the City’s waste.

Global October 2018

Supercharged Overnight, Hurricane Michael Menaces Florida

Hurricane Michael has closed in on the Florida Panhandle. The storm is currently the most powerful one on record to ever menace the stretch of villages, military bases and beaches that could be potentially hit with catastrophic 145 mph winds.

Global October 2018

Musk $480K Donation To Pay For Flint Schools Water Filtration Systems

The Musk Foundation is donating $480,000 to allow schools in Flint, Michigan, to install ultraviolet water filtration systems to their drinking fountains. These new systems are expected to be installed at all 12 of the schools, as well as the district’s administration building by the end of January.

Global October 2018

Still Far Off, Michael A Growing Menace To Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Michael, which is off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is expected to become a hurricane and by midweek strike in the Florida Panhandle. Florida’s governor, Rick Scott, has issued an order for a state of emergency specifically for 26 counties.

Global October 2018

UN Report On Global Warming Carries Warning; 10 Things To Know For Today

The U.N. released a report on global warming that says preventing just one extra degree of heat could mean the difference between life-or-death in the coming decades. Mitch McConnell has indicated that he would be open to another Supreme Court nominee in 2020. Horrific limo accident that claimed the lives of 18 people occurred at a known danger spot.

Global October 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

The Associated Press has investigated the following stories and have determined they are all not legit. These articles were all widely shared on social media this week. All three of these not real stories involve Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court and the accusations of sexual misconduct made by Christine Blasey Ford.

Global October 2018

Feed The Children Provides Free Classroom Supplies For Educators

Feed the Children’s five Teacher Store locations are providing free classroom supplies to teachers, including copy paper, pencils, glue, pens, notebooks and instructional materials. The nonprofit is supporting teachers in an effort to combat poverty by supporting education.

Global October 2018

US Unemployment Rate Falls To 49-Year Low Of 3.7 Percent

The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 49-year low in September. The Labor Department says hiring is slow with employers adding just 134,000 jobs, which is the fewest in a year, however, it is likely that Hurricane Florence lowered that figure.

Global October 2018

UVM Students Protest Kavanaugh Nomination

Students and faculty from the University of Vermont are demonstrating against Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The students held a walk-out on Thursday, and abortion is a key issue with Kavanaugh seen as the deciding vote regarding the future of access to abortion.