Mamdani skips Met Gala, spotlights fashion workers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday he skipped the Met Gala and highlighted six behind-the-scenes fashion workers, urging recognition for those who make the industry possible.
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Giuliani breathing on his own after ventilator removal, doctor says
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was taken off a ventilator and is breathing independently, his primary care physician told Fox News, though he remains in critical but stable condition.
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Civil rights groups sue Texas to block law allowing police to arrest migrants
Civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block parts of a Texas law that grants police authority to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. The law is set to take effect next week.
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Explosion at fireworks plant in Hunan kills at least 21, injures 61
An explosion Monday at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, killed at least 21 people and injured 61, state media Xinhua reported. Authorities evacuated nearby areas and launched an investigation, Xinhua said.
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Wyoming lawmakers cite population growth to back proposed partial abortion ban
Wyoming lawmakers say tight new abortion restrictions are needed to boost the state’s population. Demographers and others attribute the loss of young people to economic conditions, they say.
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Rihanna, Madonna, Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter Stand Out at Met Gala ‘Costume Art’ Showcase
Photographs and media coverage show Rihanna, Madonna, Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter among the attendees who showcased themed looks at the Met Gala celebrating the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” theme.
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Celebrities Interpret ‘Fashion Is Art’ at 2026 Met Gala
The Metropolitan Museum of Art said the 2026 Met Gala’s dress code was ‘Fashion is Art,’ inspired by the museum’s ‘Costume Art’ exhibit. Photographs and media coverage showed celebrities on the event’s green-and-white carpet with varied interpretations of the theme.
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Coach Brian O’Connor Joins SportsTalk Mississippi to Recap Mississippi State’s Week
Coach Brian O’Connor appeared on SportsTalk Mississippi with host Brian Hadad to review a week that featured two resume-building wins and two difficult losses and to preview the final two weekends of the regular season, the program said.
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Analysts Question Mississippi State’s Chances of Reaching Omaha
With the regular season winding down, Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone and Brooks Bryan debated whether Mississippi State can still make a run to the College World Series in Omaha and what the Bulldogs must do to improve.
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Study Finds Significant Gaps in Dementia Care Across Mississippi
A University of Mississippi study reveals that most Mississippi counties lack adult day services, leaving many dementia patients without adequate support.
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Supreme Court temporarily restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower-court ruling and temporarily allowed mifepristone to be obtained by mail, at pharmacies and via telehealth while the court considers the dispute.
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Judge blocks creation of Jackson water authority; governor delays appointments
A federal judge has temporarily halted the establishment of the Metro Jackson Water Authority, prompting the governor to withhold appointments to the board pending further legal review.
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Mississippi attorney general’s office says four police shootings justified
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in four officer-involved shootings, resulting in one death and injuries to three others, including a police dog.
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Mississippi House to meet in Old Capitol as lawmakers prepare to redraw Supreme Court districts
Gov. Tate Reeves called a May 20 special session to redraw three state Supreme Court districts. Black lawmakers say holding the House session in the Old Capitol — where the 1890 constitution was crafted — is insulting.
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Accountant Anne McGrew gets one-year sentence in Mississippi welfare scheme
Anne McGrew, the accountant for a nonprofit involved in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case, was sentenced to one year in prison Monday. She may serve less time under state guidelines and face house arrest afterward.
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Tupelo man sentenced to 12 years for fentanyl trafficking
Alderius Rashad Morrow pleaded guilty May 4 and was given a 40-year term with 28 years suspended, leaving 12 years to serve, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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NWS Memphis: Mid-South faces slight risk of severe storms Tuesday, Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Memphis said portions of the Mid-South are in a Slight (level 2 of 5) risk for severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with threats of damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.
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High-resolution model shows Tuesday storms weakening by noon, moving into Mid-South at night
A high-resolution model loop suggests morning showers and thunderstorms will weaken by noon Tuesday. The model indicates storms will develop along a cold front and move into the Mid-South Tuesday night.
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Tiger Food Truck to hand out free slices to students tomorrow night
The Tiger Food Truck will give students a free pizza slice on campus tomorrow night, organizers said. Students need only show a student ID to receive a slice.
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Major water line cut leaves most of Ripley without water, city officials say
A major water line was accidentally cut, leaving the majority of Ripley without water. Crews are on site and officials expect service to be restored in about an hour.
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