US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
According to Associated Press, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin.
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Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to let the political process play out and keep in place a brief pause of a federal court judge's ruling that ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November.
Meghan Trainor says she ‘Still Don’t Care’ — because her new album and tour are about growth
According to Associated Press, in the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives, but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters.
3 Bob Ross paintings fetch over $600,000 at auction benefiting public television; 27 still on block
CBS News reports that three paintings from the famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction.
Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit
According to Associated Press, Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit.
MDWFP locates and captures the last remaining monkey loose in MS
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says the final unaccounted-for Rhesus Macaque has been recovered.
High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular
Sources from Associated Press say a staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100.
Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say
According to Associated Press, Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.
$150 million returned to Mississippians by State Treasurer's in the past 5 years
$150 million, that's how much the State Treasurer's Office has returned to Mississippians in the past five years.
Starbucks unionized workers say they'll strike on Nov. 13 if coffee giant doesn't finalize contract
According to CBS News, Starbucks unionized workers say they plan to strike on November 13.
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as “guided by PG-13 ratings,” saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system, Associated Press says.
McDonald’s boosts third quarter sales by emphasizing value but warns customers remain pressured
Sources from Associated Press say McDonald’s sales got a lift from Snack Wraps and other value-oriented products in the third quarter.
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store
According to Associated Press, video game maker Epic Games has reached a “comprehensive settlement” with Google that could end its 5-year-old legal crusade targeting Google’s Play Store for Android apps.
Democratic gains statewide and runoffs locally after Tuesday's Special Election
Special Elections don't usually draw large numbers, but that was not the case for Noxubee County. More than 2,000 people cast votes in the Sheriff and Coroner races. While the turnout was good, there was still no winner in either race, and both will be headed to runoffs.
Mississippi city sues utility regulators after fine for failing to address power grid deficiencies
Sources from Associated Press say that Holly Springs officials have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Mississippi Public Service Commission, accusing the agency of exceeding its authority and violating the city’s right to due process.
Biggest black hole flare ever discovered shines with the light of 10 trillion suns, scientists say
Sources from Associated Press say that scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion suns.
Governor Ivey Takes Action During Federal Government’s Inaction
According to an Alabama press release, Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama’s 67 counties.
Denny’s to be acquired and taken private in a deal valued at $620 million
According to Associated Press, Denny’s said on Monday that it’s being acquired by a group of investors in a deal that will take the breakfast chain private.
Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain
Sources from Associated Press say that Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale.
Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
According to CBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown.
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith’s Midwest roots inspire surprise gift to U. of Michigan
Sources from Associated Press say that the Red Hot Chili Peppers may be strongly associated with southern California, but drummer Chad Smith’s heart never left the Midwest.
Microsoft to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips to UAE under US-approved deal
Sources from Associated Press say that Microsoft said Monday it will be shipping Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates as part of a deal approved by the U.S. Commerce Department.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?
According to Associated Press, Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton, and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence
According to Associated Press, Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence.
Mississippi city ends contract with Atlanta company that provides gunshot detection devices
Sources from Associated Press say that after Jackson installed some listening devices as part of a trial aimed at detecting the location of gunfire, city leaders found that the program never got far enough off the ground to evaluate if the technology would aid in crime prevention.