Legal May 2019

Latest: Supreme Court And Abortion

The Supreme Court has upheld an Indiana law that regulates the disposal of fetal remains. This is being seen as it is more open to state restrictions on abortion.

Global May 2019

Cuba/US Scientific Cooperation Declines

Under President Donald Trump scientific cooperation has declined, which is impacting a range of issues including coral reef preservation and infection disease treatments.

Global May 2019

Election Highlights Across Europe

The following is a brief look at the recent elections in Europe arranged country by country and according to the number of seats each holds in the European Parliament.

Health Care May 2019

Wanted: Spanish Translators

UNO (the University of New Orleans) is offering a new program to train interpreters and translators of Spanish specifically for health care and legal fields.

Global May 2019

Bill Requires Black And Latino Studies

A new bill would require Connecticut’s public high schools to include Latino, Puerto Rican and African-American studies. The bill doesn’t mandate students take these courses.

Health Care May 2019

Teen Develops Pill To Fight Opioid Abuse

Fourteen-year-old Aditya Tummala took first place in an international science competition for developing a gummy-like substance that makes opioid pills tamper proof.

Health Care May 2019

Thousands Unvaccinated Without Waivers

Data reported to the CDC shows thousands of kindergarteners nationally are unvaccinated or undervaccinated without any waivers such as for religious or philosophical reasons.

Financing May 2019

UCLA Receives $1.5M From Ford Foundation

UCLA has received $1.5 million from the Ford Foundation to assist disadvantaged populations, including youth from immigrant families, and undocumented and low-wage workers.

Global May 2019

Homeless Student Now Valedictorian

Tupac Mosley and his family were evicted from their home in February. Now, Mosley is the valedictorian of his high school’s graduating class and going to Tennessee State University.

Health Care May 2019

University Sports Teams Medical Staff

Sports teams at the University of Maryland will have a medical staff that includes the head team physician, nutritionists, mental health practitioners and athletic trainers.

Financing May 2019

U Of Oregon To Raise In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at the University of Oregon is slated to be increase by between 4.45% and 9.68%. The change is set to go into effect for next year.

Global May 2019

Student Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star

Riley Howell has posthumously been awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for tackling a gunman who opened fire in a classroom at University of North Carolina-Charlotte.