HOUSTON (AP) — Torrential rain is inundating southeastern Texas, forcing schools to cancel classes and closing numerous highways around Houston. The National Weather Service on Friday reported more than 9 inches of rain during the past 24 hours. The agency has issued a flood warning until Tuesday for the region. A flash flood warning is in effect in the area Friday morning. No … [Read more...] about Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate
At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows
By RYAN PEARSON, ETHAN SWOPE, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JOSEPH B. FREDERICK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least 200 people were arrested overnight at UCLA, bringing the nationwide total of arrests to more than 2,000 at dozens of college campuses since police cleared an encampment at Columbia University in mid-April. That's according to a tally by The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows
New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can’t find a bank
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy. But it appears it would do little to ease a longstanding problem in the industry: a lack of loans and banking services other business take for granted. Many … [Read more...] about New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can’t find a bank
Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
By TERRY TANG Associated Press It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments should be recognized annually across the nation. What started as just one week in May has evolved over the decades into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small. What's also … [Read more...] about Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
By DAVID FISCHER and STEPHANY MATAT Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care. Fertility specialist Dr. Leah Roberts says the anti-abortion laws being enacted by Florida and other red states … [Read more...] about Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care