Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring
According to CBS News, layoffs across the U.S. surged in January to their highest level for the month since 2009, when the economy was reeling from the housing crash, new data shows.
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CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
Associated Press reports that close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual.
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
According to Associated Press, U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.
CREATE Foundation establishes Ice Storm Recovery Fund for Northeast MS
The CREATE Foundation has established the Northeast Mississippi Ice Storm Recovery Fund to support communities impacted by the recent ice storm.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
Associated Press reports that, for much of two decades, police, FBI agents, and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls.
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper
Sources from Associated Press say that there was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper.
Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
According to AP, during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they were right.
Mid-Morning (New Art Exhibit) - 02/05/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Quan Walker and Stephany Brown about what to expect at the new art exhibit.
EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
According to CBS, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with "flu-like symptoms"
Sources from CBS News say that Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a hospital on Monday night "after experiencing flu-like symptoms," a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican said Tuesday.
Democrats lay out demands for DHS funding, urging GOP to "get serious" with both sides far apart
According to CBS, Democratic leaders on Wednesday outlined their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond next week
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
CBS News reports Pinterest said it fired two engineers who built an internal tool to track which employees had been laid off following a recent round of job cuts at the social media company.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, D.C. National Guard shooting suspect, pleads not guilty to federal charges
CBS News reports that the man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., late last year pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges.
Tesla and Waymo executives defend the safety of self-driving cars before Senate committee
Sources from CBS say top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday
Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms, rejecting bid to block it
According to CBS News, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course
Associated Press reports that Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life without parole for the man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024.
Still no suspect in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Sources from Associated Press say that the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday
Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction
Sources from Associated Press say a federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday after an appeals court directed him to take a fresh look at President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction.
Trump’s border czar says 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar
Associated Press reports that the former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Sources from Associated Press say that rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
According to AP, the Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands.
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
CBS News reports that new Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces mounting pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis
U.K. says sightings of "rogue drones" near military bases doubled last year amid tension with Russia
CBS News reports that the U.K. government wants to give military personnel new powers to shoot down unidentified drones near British bases, citing a doubling of reported drone incidents around defense installations last year as European countries accused Russia of menacing NATO nations with "hybrid warfare."