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Tyson Foods Deploying On-Site Medical Clinics After Outbreak

Tyson Foods plans to deploy on-site medical clinics following the COVID-19 outbreak at one of its plants that infected nearly 900 employees.

Federal Judge Orders ICE To Release Detainees From Florida Facilities Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

The federal judge cited the injustices and unhygienic practices in the ICE detention facilities as reasons for the release order. ICE lawyers, however, claim she has no jurisdiction over ICE detention.

Nearly 900 Workers at Tyson Food Plant Test Positive for COVID-19

Nearly 900 workers of Tyson Food Plants located in Logansport, Indiana test positive for COVID-19, meat production might be compromised.
What You Should Know About Your Education and Finances During Coronavirus

What You Should Know About Your Education and Finances During Coronavirus

College students have not been immune to the effects of the coronavirus. Spring semesters changed quickly; some while may have been away from campus on spring break. Students are finishing their terms online, often in hastily thrown together settings.

Satellite Images Show Great Amounts of Methane Leaking From US Oil Fields

Operations of gas and oil in the Permian Basin, America's largest oil-producing area, are reportedly emitting more than double the number of typical emissions of methane into the atmosphere.

NYPD Arrests Man For Stealing Stimulus Checks from Mailboxes

A man from New York City was arrested after stealing at least nine stimulus checks, credit cards, and other items from mailboxes.

Here's Why the United States Doesn't Celebrate Labor Day on May 1, Like the Rest of the World

Why is May 1 not celebrated as Labor Day in the United States? Here's why. Whenever the calendar lands on the fifth month of the year, countries around the world celebrate a holiday called Labor Day or International Workers' Day, lesser-known as May Day -- almost all, except one where the holiday originated: The United States.

Residents Say Northern Californians are Being Punished for Southern California's Actions

Californian communities are concerned about the possible decision of Governor Gavin Newsom involving Californian beaches. Find out here about the details.

Deputies Arrest Florida Man With Enough Fentanyl to Kill Half a Million People

Authorities recently arrested a Florida resident after the local narcotics team found the suspect in possession of deadly and illegal drugs following a residential search.
An ampule of Ebola drug remdesivir is pictured during a news conference at the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany,

US Social Distancing Guidelines to End on Thursday, Researchers May Have Found A Cure

President Donald Trump recently revealed he has no plans to extended COVID-19 social distancing measures after it ends Thursday. He also touted a possible cure following promising results from human trials.

Pets and COVID-19: CDC Releases New COVID-19 Guidelines for Human-Pet Interactions

A pug was recently reported to be the first to get COVID and other pets were also reported to have contracted the virus from humans. Due to the discovery of humans to pet COVID-19 transmission, CDC had released new guidelines for human to pet interactions.

LGBTQ Hunted Down in Puerto Rico, Activists Criticize Local Officials' Lack of Action

Another transgender person was found murdered in Puerto Rico following reports of two other killings the previous week. The island now has five LGBTQ-related murders this year.

A Latina From California Is the First Known U.S. Citizen to Die from COVID-19

A Latina was the first known U.S. citizen to die of COVID-19 in early and mid-February or three weeks before the previously known U.S. death from the virus.

Trump Urges States to Consider Opening of Schools Before the School Year Ends

U.S. President Donald Trump said states should seriously consider reopening public schools before the academic year ends, even though many have already said it would not be safe for students to go back to school.

#RizosCurlsGIVE: Here Are 5 Ways You Can Give to the Families Affected by COVID-19

In the effort to alleviate the impact of the global pandemic, Rizos Curls, a Latina-owned business in Los Angeles, has launched #RizosCurlsGIVE. This multifaceted initiative allows the willing community to get involved.

Preventing Eviction: Tips For Latino Immigrants Who are Struggling to Pay Rent Amid COVID-19

Can’t pay rent for May? Here are some tips to prevent you from being evicted from your commercial or residential building.

Pfizer Promises to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Ready By Winter

COVID-19 has resulted in a lot of economic and health constraints in the country. Pfizer aims to get a vaccine ready by fall to help get the country back on its feet.

Speedy Gonzales Captured In Georgia, Charged With Mail Fraud

Speedy Gonzales, a Georgia man named after the famous fast-running cartoon rodent, has been arrested for mail fraud.

In Puerto Rico, COVID-19 Is Taking Away Learning Opportunities for Students

In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.

Army Offers $15,000 Reward in Search of Missing Ft. Hood Soldier Vanessa Guillen

Authorities are presently searching for Vanessa Guillen, a missing Fort Hood soldier who has not been seen since Wednesday.