Some of the top stories from The Providence Journal this week include the announcement of Lisa Raiola as the USA TODAY Woman of the Year for Rhode Island. Raiola, the founder of the nonprofit Hope & Main in Warren, has helped launch over 500 food businesses, with a focus on empowering minority and women-owned businesses….
A federal court in Austin has issued a ruling blocking a Texas law that would have allowed state and local police officers to arrest migrants crossing from Mexico without authorization. Judge David A. Ezra of the Western District of Texas sided with the federal government in this legal showdown over immigration enforcement, stating that the…
When burglars targeted multiple small businesses in Oakland’s Temescal Alley overnight, security cameras failed to deter them. The alley, located in a trendy shopping area in North Oakland, was left with broken glass and missing merchandise as shop owners arrived on Friday morning to survey the damage. Among those affected was Liz Thayer, owner of…
The California Public Utilities Commission has granted Alphabet’s self-driving car division, Waymo, permission to expand its robotaxi service to include highways in various cities in the Bay Area and large areas of Los Angeles. This decision comes amidst concerns about the impact of more driverless cars on city streets. Waymo’s robotaxis will now be able…
#CAAHoops WBB Recap – March 1, 2024 3/1/2024 9:57:46 PM Hunter Peters RICHMOND, Va. (March 1, 2024) – The CAA Women’s Basketball teams showcased their resilience on Friday night as visiting teams secured wins in all six conference matchups. Stony Brook and North Carolina A&T emerged victorious, setting the…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a mysterious object found by commercial fishermen off the coast of Alaska. The object, suspected to be a surveillance balloon, will be analyzed at the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia. The fishermen shared photos of the object with law enforcement, prompting the FBI to launch further investigation. This…
One of the most divisive issues currently facing California is Proposition 1, a plan supported by top officials in California and Los Angeles aimed at addressing the homeless crisis and mental Health issues. The proposition promises to build more mental health treatment facilities across the state, but with a substantial price tag that has drawn…
