Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 02 2024 17:00 (EDT)
AP News, I'm Ed Donohue, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, signed a bill to repeal an 1864 ban on most abortions in that state. Our action to repeal this 1864 ban was to keep us from going backwards, to keep us from stepping into the past. And the thing of it is an attack on freedom is simply that it's an attack on freedom. Hobbs says the move is just the beginning of a fight to protect reproductive health care. The repeal in Arizona may not take effect until 90 days after the end of the legislative session in June or July. Abortion rights advocates hope a court will step in to prevent that outcome. The number of people arrested in connection with pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses nationwide continues to grow. Here's the AP Shelley Adler. The sound of protesters chanting at UCLA where more than 200 people were zip tied and taken away by police. The Associated Press has tallied arrest at 35 schools since the protests began at Columbia University on April 18th, and that number stands at 2,000. Some of the campus protests popping up over the last two weeks have led to agreements with administrators to consider the protesters' demands. More often, though, they have led to arrests after demonstrators refused to disperse or vandalize property. I'm Shelley Adler. Press Secretary Corinne John Pierre was asked about President Biden's statement that Japan and India are xenophobic countries that do not welcome immigrants. The president was very clear. And I think... He wasn't... Very clear. I mean, that's why we're asking you. Well, look. Here's what I'm saying. He was talking about who we are as a country, right? He was talking about the importance of being in a country of immigrants. Biggains today on Wall Street, the Dow finished up 322 points. This is AP News. A new digital campaign has started involving Holocaust survivors to answer to an increase in anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial. The campaign called "Cancel Hate" features videos of survivors from around the globe reading Holocaust denial posts from different social media platforms. Holocaust survivor, Hedy Arjun... The Holocaust did happen. Your words matter. Cancel hate, please. The project comes amid a backdrop of an Israeli offensive in Gaza, in which over 34,000 Palestinians have been killed so far. 1,200 Israelis were killed in a deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October the 7th. The situation in the region has led to heightening global tensions, with claims of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents rising around the world. I'm Karen Shamas. Alabama has authorized the execution of a second inmate by nitrogen gas. I'm Ed Donahue, AP News. When everyone's on the same page, getting things done at work is easy. No matter what you do, or what industry you're in, how you communicate is key. Everything you type is equally important to collaboration, and Grammarly can help. Think of it as your AI writing partner, empowering you to communicate effectively and efficiently so you can make a bigger impact in the workplace. 96% of Grammarly users say it helps them craft more impactful writing. And as the gold standard of responsible AI, Grammarly is your secure AI writing partner that allows your team to make their point and move faster. By understanding your writing and context, Grammarly provides relevant personalized suggestions. And with tone suggestions, you can navigate even the most difficult work conversations. You can also save time from spending hours editing drafts to just seconds with one click. Sign up and download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/podcast. That's G-R-A-M-M-A-R-L-Y dot com slash podcast. Easier said, done. Hopefully this is the last time you hear this ad because with Chime Checking account, features like fee free overdraft up to $200 with Spot Me and getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit, you can probably treat yourself to an ad-free upgrade to spend more time listening to your favorite podcasts or at least grab yourself an extra morning latte this month. Join millions of Chime members who work on their financial progress with fee free overdraft and no monthly fees. When you find new ways to save, you can reach your financial goals easier and still have the occasional treat. Take more control of your finances and say goodbye to monthly fees. Open your account in minutes at chime.com/goals24. That's chime.com/goals24. Chime feels like progress. Banking services and debit card provided by the Bank Corp Bank NA or Stride Bank NA members FDIC. Spot me eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. Terms and conditions apply. Go to chime.com/disclosures for details.