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.
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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.
White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing it as soon as Thursday.
OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulator says
According to Associated Press, OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation, and a crucial regulator, the Delaware attorney general, said she approved the plan.
US Senate discusses SNAP benefits bill through shutdown
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate could ensure SNAP benefits through the government shutdown.
Huntington Bancshares Inc. agrees to buy Cadence Bank
An Ohio-based bank is about to become one of Mississippi's largest banks.
‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office
According to Associated Press, A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime “Chainsaw Man” has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel “Black Phone 2” to top the North American box office.
Don’t toss your Halloween pumpkin — bake, compost or feed it to farm animals instead
Sources from Associated Press say, don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.
Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron is running to be Alabama’s lieutenant governor
Sources from Associated Press say that former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, who helped lead the team to back-to-back national championships, announced Thursday that he is running for lieutenant governor of Alabama.
Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality
According to Associated Press, Clippy, the animated paper clip that annoyed Microsoft Office users nearly three decades ago, might have just been ahead of its time.
Next to Nature (Field Burning) - 10/22/2025
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Joey Barnes and Dr. Long discuss field burning and why it can be beneficial to the environment.
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
According to Associated Press, social media platform Reddit sued the artificial intelligence company Perplexity AI and three other entities on Wednesday, alleging their involvement in an “industrial-scale, unlawful” economy to “scrape” the comments of millions of Reddit users for commercial gain.
NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family
Sources from Associated Press say that NFL owners voted to approve the sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.
NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week
According to Associated Press, the NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
According to Associated Press, OpenAI said Tuesday it is introducing its own web browser, Atlas, putting the ChatGPT maker in direct competition with Google as more internet users rely on artificial intelligence to answer their questions.
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
According to Associated Press, MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor Mariah Carey as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
Sources from Associated Press say that the Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.
Victims of July flooding in Texas struggling to get financial help from FEMA
Sources from Associated Press say that only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance from Kerr County, Texas, have been deemed eligible to get financial help so far
Scott Colom for Senate State of the Race Memo: $600k Raised in 27 Day
Sources from a Press Release say that in the 27 days after launching his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Scott Colom raised nearly $600,000 with over $580,000 cash on-hand.
Smaller root size marks state’s sweet potato crop
According to an MSU Press Release, as president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below-average crop will have on the state’s growers.