MSDH to release respiratory surveillance report across the state
The Mississippi State Department of Health is releasing its respiratory surveillance report, and it's a case of good news and bad news.
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Takeaways from the Navy’s investigations into 4 mishaps during Houthi campaign
According to Associated Press, the Navy on Thursday released investigative reports into four mishaps that all involve the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while it was dispatched to counterattacks on shipping by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high
Associated Press reports that the U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading on Thursday
Hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case sheds new light on his arrest
Sources from Associated Press say, minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
According to AP, the FBI on Thursday arrested a man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack
Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025
Associated Press reports that from the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year’s news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations.
The New York Times sues the Pentagon over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s media rules
According to Associated Press, the New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Pentagon
U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown
CBS reports that the Trump administration on Thursday said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
Lawmakers see video of second strike on boat survivors, say admiral testified there was no kill order
Sources from CBS say that Military officials showed lawmakers video of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat behind closed doors on Capitol Hill on Thursday
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a clinical study for cats.
According to CBS, Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs could soon be available for pets.
Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's what's behind the wave of layoffs.
According to CBS, employers have cut more than 1.1 million jobs through November of this year
These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
CBS reports that if buying a home today is financially out of reach for many Americans, affording the rent may also seem like an increasingly tall order.
Massive great white shark named Contender pings off Carolinas as 700-pound Bella spotted off Virginia
Sources from CBS say Contender, the largest white male shark tagged by the ocean research group OCEARCH, is on the move in the Atlantic Ocean, recently appearing near South Carolina.
Trump hires new architect for ballroom
According to CBS, President Trump has hired a new architect to help design the White House ballroom, but the current architect, with whom the president has had some disagreements, will remain on the team
Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance
According to Associated Press, a strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce-back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump.
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP sources say
Associated Press reports that the FBI made an arrest on Thursday in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
Sources from Associated Press say as wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people
CBS News hosting prime-time ‘town hall’ with Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk
According to Associated Press, Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk will speak about the aftermath of her husband Charlie’s killing in a prime-time “town hall” event televised by CBS News on Dec. 13
MPSC approves new area code for North MS
Beginning in January, the 662 will also be the 471.
White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they’re different than before
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s decision to build a big ballroom where the East Wing once stood has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says
According to CBS, the Trump administration fired eight immigration judges based in New York City on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said.
U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows
According to CBS, private-sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a surprise drop that could firm up expectations of an interest rate cut next week.
Home prices are poised to dip in 22 U.S. cities next year, a new analysis says. See where.
CBS News reports that it's still a tough time to get a foothold in the housing market, with homes sitting near record values and mortgage rates parked well above 6%.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
CBS News reports that a bipartisan deal on health care remains elusive in the Senate with a key vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits set for next week.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, could have endangered troops, sources say
According to CBS, the Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year