Headline News from The Associated Press
AP Headline News - May 04 2024 16:00 (EDT)
AP news for this Saturday, May 4, I'm Jackie Quinn. There were protests today during the University of Michigan commencement ceremony, but they only caused a brief interruption, while US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro was praising the graduates who are entering military careers. "You are the arsenal of democracy." He waited for the pro-Palestinian demonstrators and then noted the US military members are fighting to uphold constitutional rights. "Which includes the right to protest peacefully." In New Jersey, an encampment was removed at Tufts University, and some students at Princeton are waging a hunger strike. Meanwhile, peace talks continue in Cairo to end the Israel Hamas War. Our Mimi Montgomery reports. Egyptian media saying consensus is reached on many disputed points, but chances for a ceasefire deal remain entangled with the question of whether Israel will accept an end to the war without Hamas being destroyed. In Texas, floodings destroyed many homes in the Houston suburbs, and there's more rain in the forecast. Some 400 people had to be rescued, including retiree Linda Young, who spoke to KTRKTV. "I don't know what a lot of people are going to do like me. I didn't get insurance because I can't afford it." Authorities in Mexico now say three bodies recovered in Baja, California are likely those of a missing American surfer and two Australian brothers. The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway billionaire Warren Buffett says investors should not worry about first quarter results that show profits plummeted. He says they focus on operating earnings, which are up. "Most descriptive of what's really going on in the business." Audio courtesy of CNBC. Workers have demolished that bridge over Interstate 95 in Connecticut. They still hope to reopen the highway by Monday. This is AP News, a review of church policies. "I'm Walter Radcliffe with The Religion Minute. The winds of change are sweeping in a conservative direction across the U.S. Catholic Church. AP's Julie Walker has the story." Generations of Catholics increasingly embracing religious conservatives who believe the church has been twisted by change. The shift molded by plummeting church attendance, increasingly traditional priests and growing numbers of young Catholics searching for more orthodoxy. United Methodists spent the week dismantling their denominations' anti-LGBTQ policies with little resistance. AP corresponded Haya Punjwani, delegates from the United Methodist Church voted to remove a rule forbidding "self-evowed practicing homosexuals" from being ordained or appointed as ministers. It's possible that the change will mainly apply to U.S. churches. "I'm Walter Radcliffe." And I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Imagine, no more shots at midnight or 2 AM juice boxes. With the tandem Moby automated insulin delivery system, getting a great night's sleep is no longer a dream. This impressively small insulin pump from tandem diabetes care is designed to help you wake up and range and feel ready to take on the day. It's so small and lightweight that it almost feels like you don't even have a pump with you while you're sleeping. Wake up and do what moves you. Learn how at tandemdiabetes.com. RX only indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes 6 years and older. Safety info available at tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo. "The Shot" Home to nearly 500 golf courses, Minnesota offers some of the best golfing in the country. Let's say it. Thanks. Discover what else makes Minnesota the star of the north at exploreminnesota.com. "To invest on SUV familiar, no sotros vemos un systemada poi o para más de novesintos el centa es veida celvestre. Puerto cuando tienes el keep colorado wild past de vintino evelarés, con el rejistre de doado a yudas a financier programa cesucativos ela con cedavación de la veida celvestre ento el estado. But then also keep colorado wild past, con el broximo de histo de su vículo. Es más compasse, es la mejoramega de la naturalism." When everyone is 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.com/podcast. Easier said, done.