Arts and Media July 2019

The Power Of Dance

AileyCamp teaches students dance, as well as how to resolve conflicts, eat well and become leaders. When camp ends, Atlanta Ballet offers a full-tuition scholarship to 10 students.

Global July 2019

W.Va. Homeless Students Rises To Over 10K

Data from West Virginia’s Department of Education shows the state has about 10,500 homeless students as of the 2018-19 school year. Contributing factors include opioids and a flood.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Ricans Gather For Massive Protest

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s promise to not seek re-election has further angered his critics who are gathering for what is expected to be a protest numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

Global July 2019

Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know

Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."

Global July 2019

Camp No Limits At Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University’s York Hill campus is hosting a Camp No Limits program for children with limb loss. Activities include volleyball, relay races, basketball and riding bikes.

Health Care July 2019

Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

The American College of Surgeons has launched the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which is designed to help optimize surgery on elderly patients at hospitals around the U.S.

Global July 2019

'Remain In Mexico' Expands

The Department of Homeland security is expanding the policy that requires asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. to Matamoros, Mexico, which is one of Mexico’s most dangerous cities.

Financing July 2019

University Receives $25M Donation

An unnamed benefactor has made a $25 million donation to the University of Chicago. The gift is to go towards the school’s financial aid program for international students.

Health Care July 2019

UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors

UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.

Global July 2019

Disney Remakes Classic; Top 5 Headlines

Javier Bardem is in talks to join the cast of Disney’s live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Lin-Manuel Miranda is working with songwriter Alan Menken on a new song for the film.

Financing July 2019

Texas Tech U Receives $999,999 Grant

Texas Tech University researchers have received a five-year, $999,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to educate future scientists and mathematicians.

Global July 2019

Notre Dame Fire Impacts Local Schools

The fire that devastated Notre Dame back in April is impacting area schools, which now have high lead levels. The cathedral’s lead roof was melted away during the blaze.