Technology May 2020

Twitter Adds Warning To Trump Tweet

The president signed an executive order challenging laws that protect social media from liable. Twitter has added a warning to Trump’s tweet about protests over George Floyd’s death.

Financing May 2020

US Consumer Spending Sinks By Record 13.6%

Although online shopping has increased, consumer spending at brick and mortar stores, which makes up the majority of consumer spending in the U.S., has plummeted because of COVID-19.

Global May 2020

Announcement From 3 Major Universities In Utah

The University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University are having students return to campus. Class sizes will be smaller and some classes will be online.

Hispanic Community May 2020

More Details Surface On Failed Venezuela Raid

New information has come out about the failed Venezuela raid that intended to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, including a connection to the late Hugo Chávez.

Global May 2020

College Student Wanted In Slayings Is Captured

Peter Manfredonia, who is a suspected in two slayings, has been captured by police after a six-day search. Manfredonia is wanted in one machete killing and one fatal shooting.

Global May 2020

Violent Protests Rock Minneapolis

For the second night violent protests took place in Minneapolis because of the death of George Floyd. A video shows a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes.

Global May 2020

US Death Toll Tops 100,000; Layoffs Hit 41M

As businesses in the U.S. gradually begin reopening or make plans to, the death toll from COVID-19 reaches 100,000 and total layoffs since mid-March reach roughly 41 million.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Venezuela May See Rise In COVID-19

Experts are warning that Venezuela may soon see a rise in COVID-19 cases and concerns about the country’s healthcare system include a lack of running water in some hospitals.

Financing May 2020

DeVos: Boost Virus Aid For Private Schools

Tens of millions of dollars allocated for coronavirus relief for schools is being steered to private schools because of a new policy being defended by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Fact-Checks Trump

Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.

Health Care May 2020

Poll: 50% Of Americans Would Get Virus Vaccine

A recent poll shows 1 in 5 Americans would refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, 7 in 10 expressed worries about safety.

Arts and Media May 2020

JK Rowling Publishes New Story Online

“Harry Potter” author, J.K. Rowling, is publishing her new stand-alone story, “The Ickabog,” for free online to help entertain those sheltering in because of COVID-19.