Texas has banned abortion for any pregnancy over six weeks

Texas has banned abortion for any pregnancy over six weeks

Texas has banned abortion for any pregnancy beyond six weeks. The new legislation has been criticized by activists and the President of the United States for going against the precedent set by Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion throughout the United States in 1973.

New York under water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida

New York under water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida

Along with the remnants of Hurricane Ida, storms hit New York. So much so that Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency. The downpours began to fall on the night of Wednesday, September 1 to Thursday, September 2.