What Happened to Jacob Blake?
Black Man Shot Seven Times By Police Officer: In Critical Condition
August 2020
Reopening NYC Schools During Midst of Pandemic
At the beginning of August, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced schools could reopen this fall. A few months ago, this decision would not have been possible when New York City was the global epicenter of the…
Yale v. DOJ in Affirmative Action Case
Yale University, an Ivy League school, was founded in 1701 and it is the third oldest university in the United States. Simply stated, Yale is one of the most prestigious schools in the country, therefore,…
Unrest Persists in Lebanon After the Explosion
A port warehouse that held 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut on August 4th, 2020, and investigators now believe that it was an accident. Lebanon has faced a long history of corruption and…
Deciding on Remote or In-Person Learning
As the coronavirus cases continue to rise in some states, people are debating whether schools should reopen for in-person learning.
Coronavirus survey highlights strong concern for health of others and economy
A new survey released today by researchers at Montana State University and the University of Denver sheds light on how citizens in Montana and other western states view the response to and impacts of the…
Pandemic Forced Insurers To Pay For In-Home Treatments. Will They Disappear?
After seven days as an inpatient for complications related to heart problems, Glenn Shanoski was initially hesitant when doctors suggested in early April that he could cut his hospital stay short and recover at home…
WATCH: Lujan Grisham’s 8/6 COVID-19 press conference
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers her weekly coronavirus update from the State Capitol on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave her regular update on the state’s COVID-19 response on Thursday. The press…
Amazon’s New Competitive Advantage: Putting Its Own Products First
Brands have long been able to bid for the premier slot at the top left of Amazon’s listings, but during the pandemic the online retailer has begun using this position for its private-label items, raising…
Bill Barr Has Done This Before
As the Trump administration publicizes its latest show of federal force in Chicago, advocates say there are better ways to prevent violence. by Mick Dumke July 31, 5 a.m. CDT ProPublica Illinois is a nonprofit newsroom that…