Legal November 2020

New Criminal Disqualifiers To Asylum Blocked

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has blocked a rule that would have added criminal disqualifiers for those seeking asylum, including domestic violence, assault or battery and DUI.

Arts and Media November 2020

Ladies' Night At Latin Grammys

Singer Natalia Lafourcade won three awards at the 2020 Latin Grammys, tying her with solo female performer Rosalía, and singer and composer Carlos Vives for most wins.

Global November 2020

Should I Get A Degree Before Joining The Police?

New legislation in California is proposing requiring police officers to complete college classes in such areas as communication, mental health, psychology and social services.

Health Care November 2020

What Is The Recommended Treatment For COVID?

Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, is a standard of care for COVID in the U.S. and other countries, but the World Health Organization has against using it for hospitalized patients.

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer Seeking Emergency Use Of Its Vaccine

After promising initial data, Pfizer is seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. If the FDA and CDC grant emergency use, limited shots could be available in December.

Health Care November 2020

CDC: Don’t Travel For Thanksgiving

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Americans to not travel for Thanksgiving and to instead celebrate with the people in their household.

Global November 2020

Thanksgiving, COVID And Family Frictions

Between the 2020 election and the pandemic, emotions are running high and have the potential to make both virtual and small, in-person get togethers for Thanksgiving very volatile.

Health Care November 2020

Does Social Distancing Weaken Immune Systems?

Social distancing and staying home during a pandemic does not weaken the immune system. Health experts recommend such actions as stress management to strengthen the immune system.

Health Care November 2020

Oxford Expects Vaccine Data By Christmas

Moderna and Pfizer have released information about their COVID vaccine candidates. Now, University of Oxford scientists said they should have their candidate’s data by Christmas.

Financing November 2020

US Jobless Claims Increase To 742,000

According to the Labor Department, Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose to 742,000 as newly confirmed daily infections of COVID surged to the highest levels on record.

Health Care November 2020

Hospitals Overwhelmed With Virus Cases

As the coronavirus surges in the U.S., hospitals nationally are struggling to deal with the influx of COVID-19 patients. The confirmed death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 250,000.

Health Care November 2020

NYC Schools To Close Again As City Fights Virus

The U.S.’s largest public school system is halting in-person learning beginning Nov. 19 because of surges in the coronavirus.