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More Twitter workers flee after Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum

(AP) -- Twitter is continuing to bleed engineers and other workers after its new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice: either pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with severance pay. Hundreds of employees signaled they were leaving ahead of…

Report: 32 trans, gender non-conforming people killed in 2022

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a recent report, 32 transgender or gender non-conforming people were killed this year. The report published by the Human Rights Campaign in November states that trans people of color were the majority of victims in…

Nintendo shares gift guide for 2022 holiday season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year once again. The holiday season is here, and Nintendo is looking to create lasting memories for families. David Young, the Manager of Influencer…

Pelosi won't seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the new Congress. Pelosi’s decision Thursday comes after Democrats lost the House majority to Republicans in the midterm elections and after the brutal attack…

Starbucks workers plan strikes at more than 100 US stores

(AP) -- Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores say they're going on strike Thursday. It's largest labor action since a campaign to unionize Starbucks' stores began late last year. The walkouts are scheduled to coincide with Starbucks’ annual…

The AP Interview: Pence says voters want new leadership

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that voters are “looking for new leadership” following the disappointing midterm elections for Republicans, who are now openly debating whether his onetime boss, Donald Trump, should maintain a leading role in the party. [caption…

Man who threatened plane crash into Walmart dies in prison

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An airport worker who flew a stolen twin-engine plane erratically over north Mississippi for hours and threatened to crash into a Walmart store has died in federal prison while awaiting trial, federal authorities said Wednesday. [caption id="attachment_1237859" align="aligncenter"…

Pineapple for Thanksgiving? Expert shares how

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday season coming around, you might be looking for different ways to spice up your holiday recipes. During the holidays, dishes like apple pie and…

Experts raise awareness for World COPD Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, is a common disease that is, unfortunately, here to stay. COPD refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow…