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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.
5 hours ago in National, Trending
Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."
5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.
Nation/World
5 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.
5 hours ago in National
US takes a stake in another company, this one is operating a massive lithium mine in Nevada
The Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in the miner, which is based in Vancouver. It will also take a 5% stake in the Thacker Pass lithium mining project, a joint venture with General Motors.
5 hours ago in National, Trending
Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."
5 hours ago in National
Tesla reports surprise increase in sales in third quarter
Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third-quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30.
5 hours ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
5 hours ago in World
Zelenskyy warns Russian drones endanger safety at Chernobyl and at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant
Russia's sustained bombardment of Ukraine's power grid is deepening concerns about the safety of the country's nuclear facilities after a drone knocked out power for more than three hours to the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Key witnesses against Sean "Diddy" Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed.
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbor's dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said Tuesday.
5 hours ago in Music, Trending
Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows
Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility" and said he "made amends" with Nashville law enforcement and others. Then in December, he pleaded guilty to two counts.
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News from Jonesboro Right Now
1 hour ago in News
NEA Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to raise suicide awareness
The Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk in October in downtown Jonesboro.
Police: 2 Jonesboro men threatened coworker with gun over job performance
Two Jonesboro men are facing terroristic threatening and assault charges after police said they worked together to stop and intimidate a victim who recently reported them for poor job performance.
5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, News
Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration scheduled in Jonesboro
The Centro Hispano of Arkansas invites the community to attend the annual Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration in November.
9 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
ASU to recognize undefeated 1975 football team on Saturday
Corbin Lorick recalls the 1975 team and the role his dad, John Lorick, played
21 hours ago in Education, News
A-State announces students graduating at Summer 2025 Commencement
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena.
$150K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he shared child sexual abuse material on his social media.
ASBTDC October events aimed to help small business owners
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in October for current and future small business owners to learn about funding, growing and marketing their businesses.
Car giveaway set for Saturday in Jonesboro
Cavenaugh Hyundai teams up with Sonic and Jonesboro Media Group to giveaway new vehicle
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