Attorneys say other victims could sue a Mississippi sheriff’s department over brutality
Attorneys for two Black men who were tortured by Mississippi law enforcement officers said Monday that they expect to file more lawsuits on behalf of other people who say they were brutalized by officers from the same sheriff’s department.
More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe’s end, study finds
It became more common for authorities to charge women with crimes related to their pregnancies after the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, a new study found — even if they’re almost never accused of violating abortion bans.
For home shoppers, the Fed’s big rate cut is likely just a small step towards affording a home
The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for last week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come.
Research: Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research.
Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525M
The budget motel chain Motel 6 is being acquired by the parent company of Oyo, a hotel operator based in India.
GM recalling more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to issue with low brake fluid warning light
General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid takes place.
Boeing makes a ‘final offer’ to striking workers, but union says it’s not good enough
Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists that includes bigger raises and larger bonuses, but the workers’ union said the proposal isn’t good enough and there won’t be a ratification vote before Boeing’s deadline at the end of the week.
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane. Florida residents begin evacuating
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and could strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said.
Kmart’s blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store
Attention, Kmart shoppers, the end is near!
Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan
Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work.
Longshoremen from Maine to Texas appear likely to go on strike, seaport CEO says
The chief executive over Georgia’s two booming seaports said Tuesday that a strike next week by dockworkers across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts appears likely, though he’s hopeful the resulting shutdown would last only a few days.
FBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges
The son of the man suspected in the assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump has been arrested on federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse images.
Ex-officer testifies in tears he’s sorry for Tyre Nichols beating. ‘I made his child fatherless’
A former Memphis police officer who has pleaded guilty to violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights testified in tears Tuesday, saying he left Nichols’ young son fatherless, that he was sorry and that he wishes he had stopped the punches.
House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony
Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are moving Tuesday to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress after a contentious back-and-forth with the Cabinet secretary over an appearance to testify on the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Coping strategies
You’ve probably heard some version of the phrase, “Things will get worse before they get better.” I’ve always considered it apocryphal, a bit of pseudo-logic
Mayor calls again for forensic audit, using amphitheater
Mayor Keith Gaskin promised Columbus Rotarians no topic would be off-limits if they had any questions during his remarks to the club Tuesday at Lion Hills Center.
Columbus man arrested after evading police for months
After spending more than three months wanted by police, a Columbus man suspected in two separate shootings was arrested Monday.
Clay man at large after police seize $250K worth of cocaine, other drugs
A Clay County man is on the run after law enforcement found large amounts of drugs and firearms at his residence on Monday.
SHS football coach suspended for Little Egg Bowl
Starkville High School head football coach Chris Jones is suspended for his team’s game Friday at Oxford.