YMCA Association of Lowndes Co. CEO gives update on Y's work in the community
For about a hundred years, the YMCA has been pursuing its mission of building healthy spirits, minds, and bodies in Lowndes County...
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Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
According to AP, President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government — even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it...
South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen wrongly suspected of shoplifting
Sources from CBS News say that a South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old...
This is the main reason some college grads are struggling to find work — and it's not AI
According to CBS News, remote work, once seen largely as a pandemic-era perk, is hurting young workers' employment prospects, economists say...
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
CBS News reports that a flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Sources from CBS News say the authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police....
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Concert confusion highlights dual groups planning celebrations
According to CBS, the decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding almost as soon as the lineup was announced last week revealed confusion surrounding plans for America's big birthday bash in the nation's capital...
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24 after shooting disrupted initial event
According to CBS News, the White House Correspondents' Association announced Tuesday that it will reschedule its annual press dinner for July 24 after the initial event was disrupted when a gunman attacked the gathering attended by President Trump, senior administration officials and scores of journalists....
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
CBS News reports that President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things...
Alabama K9 Toby receives bullet and stab protective vest
One tactical member of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is getting some new gear to keep them safe...
Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump has tapped Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be the acting director of national intelligence — elevating a real estate scion without any clear national security credentials to a key post as the U.S. remains at war with Iran...
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
Sources from Associated Press say that U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war...
Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts
According to Associated Press, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week’s rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad...
A major student loan overhaul takes effect July 1. Here's what borrowers need to know.
According to CBS News, major changes are coming to the student loan landscape starting July 1 that will limit how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options.
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging company could have minimized harms caused by ChatGPT
According to CBS, on its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind...
Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after judge's ruling
Sources from CBS say that the Justice Department said Monday that it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program...
Weekend kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week in MS
The nationwide celebration runs from June 6 through June 14, and in Mississippi, June 6 and 7 have been designated as Free Fishing Days...
Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
CBS News reports that Congress is returning from recess this week to resume work that went unfinished before lawmakers left town, when GOP leaders were forced to scrap plans to fund immigration agencies after a Republican revolt over the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund...
MDWFP releases numbers for Memorial Day boating safety efforts
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks released its numbers Friday for its Memorial Day weekend boating safety efforts...
Trump administration plan would allow for quick asylum rejections without interviews, internal documents show
Sources from CBS say that the Trump administration is developing a plan that would allow U.S. immigration officials to quickly reject some asylum applications without interviewing the applicants...
Divided appeals court rules Trump administration's ban on transgender military service is unconstitutional
Sources from CBS News say that a divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional...
U.S. sought Russia's help to free journalist Austin Tice in Trump's first term, ex-envoy says
CBS News reports that U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine veteran was likely still alive but numerous leads and a hefty reward hadn't helped locate him...
Multiple people killed, officer wounded in Oregon shooting
Sources from CBS News say that Multiple people are dead, and one officer is wounded after a shooting outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, police said...
Claude maker Anthropic files for IPO, setting up public-market test of AI boom
According to CBS News, Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering...
Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
Associated Press reports that a South Carolina jury is hearing closing arguments Monday in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old as prosecutors and defense lawyers painted different pictures of the killing...