Global September 2020

Big Ten Changes Course

The Big Ten has changed course; all 14 of its teams will play eight regular-season games. The Big Ten said its Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to restart sports.

Global September 2020

Life In Venus’ Clouds?

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered that a type of gas associated with life is in the clouds of Venus’ atmosphere. This hints at the possible existence of microbes.

Global September 2020

Will Vexed Parents Now Support School Choice?

As parents face hard decisions for the new school year in the midst of a pandemic, the Trump administration is promoting school choice and its policies.

Global September 2020

500K Flee Growing Oregon Wildfires

It is being estimated that more than 10% of the 4.2 million people in Oregon had to flee the growing wildfires in the state, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

Global September 2020

US Remembers 9/11

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is holding commemorative ceremony to remember the 19th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

Global September 2020

172,000 Californians Lose Power

Latest on California wildfires: 172,000 utility customers had their power turned off to try to prevent additional fires from sparking up. The state has had 900 wildfires since Aug. 15.

Global September 2020

Tropical Storm Hurricane Forecast

The latest storm, Hurricane Nana, (which at maximum sustained winds of 75 mph barely qualified as a hurricane) hit Belize and Guatemala where it downgraded to a tropical storm.

Global September 2020

Layoffs Remain Elevated, Jobless Claims Fall

Although still elevated, jobless claims fell to 881,000, however, layoffs are still high because of COVID-19 adversely impacting many businesses, including Ford and Coca-Cola.

Global September 2020

DHS Plans Expanded Use Of Personal Data

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding the collection of personal data such as fingerprints, as well as things newly authorized ones like voice and facial recognition.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Global August 2020

Migrant Kids Detained In Several Hotel Chains

The Trump administration has detained at least 660 migrant kids in hotel chains since March, including Hilton, Marriott International Inc. and Choice Hotels International Inc.

Global August 2020

Portland Oregon Shootings

Following a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon, state police will be returning to the state. The person shot was identified as a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer.