Articles by Danielle Ong

Danielle Ong


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Minnesota in Chaos as Governor Sends National Guard Following Arson and Looting Over George Floyd's Death

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz has declared a state of emergency and sent National Guards following three nights of destructive protests after news of George Floyd's death-and the circumstances that led to it-sparked national outrage.

Senators Call for Response Over Possible COVID-19 Outbreak in Juvenile Detention Facilities

A group of U.S. senators are urging the Department of Justice to explain the processes it is taking to prevent the youth inside juvenile detention facilities from contracting the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease.

USGS Scientists Find Undiscovered Seafloor Faults Following Devastating Puerto Rico Quakes

Southern Puerto Rico was hit by a series of massive, devastating earthquakes that began late December in 2019. The quakes, which included a magnitude 6.4 in early January, shocked seismologists. After thorough research, they may have found out why.

Trump Threatened to 'Close Down' Social Media Platforms Following Twitter's Fact-Check Response

The United States' President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday to limit the legal protection that federal law currently grants social media companies and other online platforms.

Unidentified Shooters Attack Daughter of Murdered Mexican Journalist Despite Government Protection

Mexican authorities are being called to launch an investigation after unidentified shooters attacked the daughter of murdered Mexican journalist, Maria Elena Ferral, in broad daylight in Veracruz.

Will Blood From COVID-19 Survivors Help Us Win Against the Virus?

Many doctors and researchers are conducting experimental plasma therapy on COVID-19 patients. Is it an effective treatment for the coronavirus?

Trump Pushes Debunked Murder Conspiracy Theory Despite Pleas From Victim's Widow

The President of the United States accused an MSNBC host of murder during his Tuesday press conference. The allegations come even after the host pleaded for the president to leave his wife's memories and his family alone.

Meet Dona 'La Malinche' Marina, The Most Important Woman in Mexican History

In the early 1500s, a young native princess named Malinali was sold into slavery. The woman, who is known by many names, was one of the most hated-or most loved-figure in Mexican history.

Jennifer Lopez Reflects On Postponed Wedding, Reveals She's Heartbroken

The Latina actress and singer made a guest appearance on Today Show where she talked about her decision to indefinitely postpone her wedding to former professional baseball shortstop Alex Rodriguez due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Aid Lags as Child Hunger Soars to Unprecedented Levels

A new analysis claims child hunger and food insecurity is surging since the onset of the pandemic. The program designed to help compensate for the lack of subsidized meals is found to be lagging.

Trump Announces Plans to Cut Insulin Prices at $35 For Medicare Enrollees

Medicare recipients may pay less for a month-long supply of insulin starting 2021. The United States President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the cost of insulin drastically, which means many Medicare enrollees could pay less for insulin next year.

'I Cut': Inside Latina Teens' Battles with Mental Health Crisis

The Latin Community historically has high rates of anxiety and depression. Many factors, including the stigma surrounding mental health issues, have led to a rapidly increasing rate of self-harm and attempted suicide in Hispanic teens.

Utah Climber Slipped and Fell While Climbing a Remote Cliff

A Utah man reportedly cracked his head after falling off a cliff in the Uintah County. A man from Utah reportedly slipped and fell off a cliff he was climbing a cliff located in a remote area of Uintah County.

Remembering the Niños Heroes: Mexico's Symbol of Honor and National Pride

The legacy of the six young cadets is still remembered today. Their brave actions are still heralded as a symbol of pride and patriotism in the nation.

National Milestone: New Mexico May Send All-Female, All-Colored US Delegation to Congress

More women are seeking nominations in the state's six primary races for seats in Congress. In each of the races, there is at least one Latin or Native American hopeful.

Trump's Ad response on Democrat's Golfing Ad Campaign

Biden's ad focused on criticizing the US president's golfing amid the rising number of COVID-19 deaths in the country.

Mississippi Church In Ashes Following Suspected Arson After Defying COVID-19 Lockdown

A pentecostal church burned down after defying COVID-19 restrictions. Investigators suspect the incident to be a possible arson

Louisiana Couple Arrested After Serving Schoolchildren Semen-Filled Cupcakes

A teacher and a former deputy were accused of feeding children tainted cupcakes and promoting child pornography.
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New iOS 13.5 Notifies Users If They've Been Exposed to Coronavirus-Positive Individual

The new patch lets Apple device users know if they've come into close contact with an individual who was infected with COVID-19.

Trump Drums Up Support from Latino Leaders at COVID-19 Call

The President of the United States recently held a White House COVID-19 conference call where he reportedly asked for the support of Hispanic leaders and voters.

Easy and Budget-Friendly Mexican-Inspired Halal and Vegan Recipes You'll Enjoy This Eid al-Fitr

Serve up the best Mexican-inspired dishes everyone will surely love. Eid-al Fitr is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by the Islamic community.

[VIDEO] Brazil's Bolsonaro Caught Changing Police Chief Following Internal Investigation on Family Members

A video released by Brazil's Supreme Court showed a profanity-laced cabinet meeting where the president was caught vowing to change the federal police chief to protect his family.

5 Million Dead: The 15th Century Epidemic That Continues to Haunt the World Today

The Renaissance era was full of artistic and philosophical developments. However, it was also plagued by a deadly sexually transmitted disease that still prevails today.

Drug Overdose and Suicide Rates Surging Among People of Color, Study Finds

A recently published report claims deaths caused by alcohol, drugs, and suicide are surging among communities of color.

Hydroxychloroquine Uproar Impedes Valuable Studies On Its Effectivity, Says Researchers

Scientists researching hydroxychloroquine claims the publicity surrounding the drug is hampering studies on whether or not it can be used to treat COVID-19 patients.