May 12 Long popular in Asia, floating solar catches on in the U.S. By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Floating solar is already going strong in Asia, from India to China. Now developers are taking inspiration from that and the technology is starting to spread more quickly in the United States. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 6:27 Southern border stays calm but confusion builds as new asylum policies take effect By Amna Nawaz The southern border remained mostly calm after pandemic-era restrictions that immediately expelled migrants expired. The Biden administration is implementing new rules that reject asylum seekers who did not apply online or who traveled through another country. That's being challenged in… Continue watching
May 12 Palestinian militants fire more rockets, as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza despite cease-fire efforts By Fares Akram, Isabel Debre, Associated Press Palestinian militants have fired rockets toward Jerusalem, further escalating the most violent confrontation in months between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
May 12 California’s Gov. Newsom says state’s budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday the state's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion. That's about $10 billion more than predicted in January, when the governor offered his first budget proposal. Continue reading
May 12 As Title 42 ends, what new immigration challenges arise? By Nicole Ellis, Rachel Liesendahl, Tim McPhillips Title 42, a pandemic-era immigration program that allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border, ended on May 11. Yet thousands of people continue to come to the border seeking entry into the United States, sparking concern among… Continue reading
May 12 Teachers are burned out. Here’s why there’s no quick fix By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn New teacher salaries rose by more than they had in a decade during the 2021-2022 school year, according to a recent report by the National Education Association (NEA). But while the 2.5 percent increase is significant, average overall teacher salaries… Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Biden commends Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for collaboration on migration By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is commending Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for Spain’s recent commitment to collaborate with the United States to expand pathways for migrants fleeing from Latin America. Continue reading
May 12 Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech. Continue reading
May 12 Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders By David Crary, Associated Press Some view the legislation as reflecting God's will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful. Continue reading
May 12 Ukraine says it has retaken territory near the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian military commanders say their troops recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war's longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern city of Bakhmut. Continue reading