Global August 2019

Public Schools Nearly Scammed Out Of $2.9M

Portland Public Schools were almost scammed out of nearly $2.9 million. A fraudster posing as a construction contractor tricked two employees into approving the payment.

Legal August 2019

NY, 2 Other States Sue Over Green Card Rule

More states are suing over the new immigration rule that blocks many immigrants from getting green cards if they are using public assistance programs like food stamps and Medicaid.

Health Care August 2019

Tracing Opioid Sales’ Money

The New York attorney general’s office is issuing subpoenas regarding the financial records of the Sackler family. The Sacklers own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.

Legal August 2019

Detained Immigrants File Lawsuit

Fifteen immigrants have filed a lawsuit over the medical care and conditions in U.S. detention facilities. The suit states immigrants were denied recommended medical treatment.

Financing August 2019

4-Year Degree For Under $10K?

New Mexico Junior College’s proposal may allow some New Mexico students to earn a degree for under $10,000. This is part of newly unveiled details about the College FasTTrak program.

Hispanic Community August 2019

‘Monster’ Wildfire On Canary Islands

A wildfire on the Canary Islands forced the evacuation of more than 9,000 people. The “monster” blaze was reported throwing flames 160 feet into the air and racing across woodlands.

Health Care August 2019

Doctors Weigh In On New Green Card Rule

Health experts are warning that the new rule that would deny green cards to many immigrants using public assistance programs like Medicaid will lead to poorer health and rising costs.

Hispanic Community August 2019

Secret Talks: Venezuela Socialist Boss

The Associated Press reports that Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s socialist party boss, has met with someone who is in close contact with the Trump administration.

Financing August 2019

US Economy Predictions; 10 Things To Know

A number of economists are expecting a recession in 2021, but President Donald Trump remains optimistic about the economy. A fatal disease is attacking Florida’s iconic palm trees.

Financing August 2019

University at Buffalo gets $1.1M

The NSF is giving the University at Buffalo $1.1 million in funding to study mosquitoes and fruit flies. Research could lead to advances regarding the spread of illnesses.

Hispanic Community August 2019

ICE Raids: What About The Employers?

The recent immigration raid led to 680 arrests of workers at seven chicken-processing plants. But what about the employers who hire workers who are in the U.S. illegally?

Hispanic Community August 2019

"Letter Of Solidarity" To US Latinos

More than 150 artists, writers and leaders have written a “letter of solidarity” to U.S. Latinos who may feel "terrified, heartbroken and defeated by the barrage of attacks."