Global July 2019

Democratic Candidates’ Debate Takeaways

In the latest debate for candidates from the Democratic Party running for the presidential nomination. The following from The Associated Press are takeaways from this debate.

Global July 2019

911 Children Split At Border Since 2018

The ACLU said that 911 children, including toddlers and babies, have been separated from their parents at the border since the 2018 court order to curtail the practice.

Financing July 2019

Aid Meant For Needy Going To Wealthy

A loophole is allowing the wealthy to get aid meant for needy students. Some parents have transferred custody of their children, so they would appear to be from poorer backgrounds.

Health Care July 2019

US To Allow Drugs From Canada?

The U.S. is planning to set up a system that will allow wholesalers, states and pharmacists to get FDA approval to import certain lower-cost prescription medications from Canada.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Hispanic Holidays For August

The following is a list from the University of California of upcoming holidays and celebrations of Spanish-speaking countries for the month of August.

Arts and Media July 2019

Al Roker To Teach At SUNY Oswego

NBC TODAY’s Al Roker is returning to his alma mater SUNY Oswego to teach a broadcasting course entitled “Camera Ready: Developing Your On-Air Persona” (BRC 497).

Health Care July 2019

UM Cancer Center Ranked One Of US’s Best

UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has received National Cancer Institute designation, which authorizes the university to offer advanced and restricted treatments.

Technology July 2019

Capital One Target Of Massive Data Breach

The information of about 106 million people (including in some cases bank account and Social Security numbers) has been compromised because of a data breach at Capital One Financial.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Would-Be Cuban Immigrants Left In Limbo

Thousands of Cubans living in the United States are unable to reunite with family members because of the closure of the embassy due to a mysterious illness.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Rico’s Political Crisis Worsens

Following the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, Puerto Rico finds itself in a full-blown political crisis with no one knowing who will replace Rosselló.

Global July 2019

UC Berkeley Launches New Joint Degree

UC Berkeley is launching a degree in business and engineering. The Haas School of Business and College of Engineering have joined forces to launch a concurrent MBA/MEng degree.

Hispanic Community July 2019

More Political Uncertainty In Puerto Rico

Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez, who was supposed to replace Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, said that she doesn’t want the position. Rosselló resigned amid massive protests.