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Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicks off phase two of human trafficking awareness campaign

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2023-02-01 21:29:09

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicked off the second phase of a statewide campaign to end human trafficking.

It continues to haunt our streets, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that exploits humans for profit. Men, women, and children can all be sold into captivity.

It’s one of the most lucrative industries in the world making more than $150 billion in illegal profit.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch has been working to combat this epidemic, but she’s not a one-man band. She launched phase one of her ‘Be the Solution’ campaign and is ready…

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Trump ends ex-Vice President Harris’ Secret Service protection early after Biden had extended it

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-29 13:00:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection, which had been extended beyond the standard six months by the Biden administration. Normally, former vice presidents receive six months of protection; ex-presidents get lifetime protection. The Biden administration granted Harris protection for 18 months, but Trump’s administration ended it early, despite no credible threats against her. Harris, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, is set to tour for her memoir “107 Days.” The decision has sparked criticism from Democrats, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who called it politically motivated and a safety risk amid ongoing political polarization.

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Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-28 20:00:00

SUMMARY: Robin Westman, 23, opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 15 others during Mass. Westman, a former student obsessed with killing children, fired 116 rounds through stained-glass windows before dying by suicide. Authorities found videos and writings expressing hatred toward many groups, except mass murderers, and containing violent threats. The attack, deemed domestic terrorism, shocked the community. Despite no prior arrests, Westman legally obtained firearms. Victims ranged from ages 6 to 15, with most expected to survive. Officials called for assault weapon bans, emphasizing the tragedy’s senselessness and the need for increased safety in schools and churches.

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US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-28 13:00:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. economy rebounded with a 3.3% annualized GDP growth in Q2 2025, reversing a 0.5% contraction in Q1 caused by Trump’s trade war-driven surge in imports. Imports plunged 29.8% in Q2, boosting growth. Consumer spending rose 1.6%, better than first estimated, though private investment dropped sharply by 13.8%, the steepest since 2020, partly due to reduced inventories. Federal government spending also declined. Trump’s tariffs, meant to protect U.S. industry and pay for tax cuts, have raised costs and caused business uncertainty. Economists predict slower growth near 1.5%, despite strong job market resilience.

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