Technology December 2020

Phishing Ploy Targets Vaccine Distribution

Researchers are looking into spoofed emails that appeared to come from an executive of Haier Biomedical but were actually targeting the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.

Global December 2020

US Jobless Claims At 712K As Virus Escalates

Although jobless claims dropped within the span of a week from 787,000 to 712,000, the number remains high, indicating that jobs are still being slashed as the pandemic rages in the U.S.

Hispanic Community December 2020

Pop-Up School For US Asylum Seekers Thrives

Thanks to more than 200 Amazon tablets, The Sidewalk School for Children Asylum Seekers is continuing to teach Central American children living in a camp of asylum seekers.

Legal December 2020

Judge Throws Out Limiting Skilled-Worker Visas

Two rules regarding H-1B visa program were thrown out by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California. These rules included limits on specialty occupations.

Legal December 2020

Students Sue Georgia's University System

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the University System of Georgia. Students who registered for classes that went online due to COVID are seeking partial refunds.

Global December 2020

DeVos: Free College Is A 'Socialist Takeover'

At an online conference Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said free college is “a socialist takeover of higher education” and dangerous for the economy.

Health Care December 2020

UK Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For Emergency Use

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.K. Vaccinations are expected to begin within the next few days beginning with those at high risk.

Global December 2020

How To Become A Physics Teacher In Higher Education

Are you interested in becoming a teacher in higher education?  Is physics your area of interest?  Or is there another type of postsecondary teaching you want to pursue?

Legal December 2020

1st Of Its Kind Ruling Concerning ICE

A U.S. District Judge has ruled that immigrants who have been newly detained must see a judge within 10 days. In recent years, detainees sometimes had to wait weeks or months.

Technology December 2020

Virus App Expanded To School-Age Phone Users

The COVID AlertPa mobile app, which was only available for those 18 and over, has been expanded to school-age phone users in Pennsylvania as young as 13.

Financing December 2020

Bank Contributes $1M To Help College Students

Tennessee State University has partnered with Bank of America to help support its students both in terms of earning their degrees and securing employment.

Health Care December 2020

Americans Face New COVID-19 Restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that the U.S. could see a "surge upon surge" of COVID infections tied to Thanksgiving. States across the country are implementing new virus restrictions.