NEW ORLEANS — At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders. The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing … Read more
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A late spring snowstorm picked up over parts of Colorado on Wednesday, closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters. The storm, which swept over the Rocky Mountains and into the High Plains on Tuesday, was expected to weaken before wrapping up Wednesday afternoon, but not before leaving some … Read more
The Iran war is not only disrupting the global energy market but is also threatening the world’s supply of helium and aluminum, key materials used in products such as semiconductor chips, medical equipment and other everyday goods. Qatar, which accounts for roughly one-third of the world’s helium supply, stopped producing helium this month following Iranian strikes on … Read more