Hispanic Community July 2019

Immigrants Flock To Apps For Work

Immigrants around the world, including Venezuelan migrants in Colombia, have been flocking to apps like Rappi for work. This gig economy, however, can mean modest pay and no benefits.

Health Care July 2019

Medical School Gets $3.7M

A $3.7 million grant is helping the University of Nebraska address the looming physician shortage in the area of geriatric care. Education is to include how to keep a patient well.

Global July 2019

Garlic Festival Shooting; Things To Know

A shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival has led to four deaths, including that of the suspected gunman. A nonprofit has been helping Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse.

Global July 2019

The Power Of Heroes

The quality of an individual is universally appreciated as Dr. Johanna Vidal Phelan learned when she visited the statue of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente.

Financing July 2019

Student Loan Repayment Plans Fraud?

A federal watchdog agency has released a report indicating that tens of thousands may be lying about their family size and income to get their student loan monthly payments lowered.

Global July 2019

16 Marines Accused Of Migrant Smuggling

Sixteen Marines were arrested at California's Camp Pendleton. The Marines have been accused of helping smuggle migrants into the U.S., as well as drug-related offenses.

Global July 2019

From Puerto Rico To HACU; Top 5 Headlines

Protests in Puerto Rico have led to Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resigning and not seeking re-election. The application deadline for MillerCoors scholarships has been extended.

Health Care July 2019

The Price of Prescription Drugs

With the price of prescription drugs becoming a hot topic issue in the upcoming elections, many different organizations and companies have suggested ideas for solutions.

Legal July 2019

Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Restrictions

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar has blocked the Trump administration’s asylum restrictions at the border. The White House has condemned the Tigar’s order.

Global July 2019

Mueller Testimony: Key Takeaways

Former special counsel Robert Mueller has testified before Congress in back-to-back hearings before the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.

Global July 2019

Migrants Dumped In Mexico's Monterrey

The U.S. has started moving Central American migrants by bus to Monterrey, Mexico, on a large-scale level as part of the expansion of its "remain in Mexico" program.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez will assume the post, becoming Puerto Rico's second female governor.