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Analysis: New flood control systems are getting federal funding. Here’s why it’s key to factor in climate change

By Antonio Arenas Amado, Lu Liu, The Conversation

Congress authorized billions of dollars for infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021. But new infrastructure planning frequently relies on historical flood patterns for its benchmarks rather than forecasts of changing risks as the climate warms.

FDA relaxes blood donation guidelines for men who have sex with men

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months to prior to giving blood.

Many Americans facing hardship as benefits created during COVID-19 end

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Behind the scenes, several core aspects of America’s pandemic-era emergency safety net are also coming to a close, from extra food assistance to automatic enrollment in Medicaid.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls fatal subway chokehold a ‘tragedy that never should have happened’

By Karen Matthews, Associated Press

Adams pledged Wednesday to do more to help people like Neely who are experiencing mental health crises. Neely died on May 1 when U.S. Marine veteran Daniel Penny put him in a chokehold aboard a subway train in Manhattan.

Ex-Raiders player Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph, causing fatal crash

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs has admitted he drove drunk at up to 156 mph before causing a fiery crash that killed a woman in November 2021.

Alabama reporters earn Pulitzer Prize for uncovering police corruption in small town

By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz

A local news organization in Alabama received multiple Pulitzer Prizes this week. A team of reporters for AL.com uncovered how police in the small town of Brookside used aggressive policing and made-up charges to extract fines out of poor people…

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Vermont’s Republican governor signs abortion pill protections into law

By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press

Vermont's Republican governor has signed abortion and gender affirming shield bills into law that include protecting access to a medication widely used in abortions even if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration withdraws its approval of the pill, mifepristone.

Texas man who fatally shot BLM protester sentenced to 25 years

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

A U.S. Army sergeant has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas.

Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

Transgender minors won't have access to puberty blockers, hormones or surgery under legislation passed in Missouri.

WATCH: U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border, ‘very difficult’ days as COVID-19 restrictions end

By María Verza, Colleen Long, Morgan Lee, Associated Press

U.S. officials will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through.