House Bill 1562 could lower grocery tax in Mississippi

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February 10, 2023

www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2023-02-10 17:28:32

Mississippi is one of seven states that still taxes groceries. The state’s seven percent grocery tax is the highest in the nation.

House Bill 1562 could cut that tax in half. This bill goes directly against the legislatures push to eliminate income tax.

As inflation rises, so does poverty. Mississippi has a poverty rate of 19 percent, also the highest in the nation.

That means that many of the people who need help the most would not benefit from the elimination of income tax, but would benefit from a grocery tax cut.

Representative Jeffrey Hulum III told News 25 his…

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FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising blitz

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September 16, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-16 12:00:00

SUMMARY: The FDA has targeted telehealth companies like Hims & Hers for promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs, especially weight loss medications, with misleading advertising. The agency sent over 100 warning letters ordering removal of false claims that compounded drugs are equivalent to FDA-approved ones like Wegovy and Ozempic. This crackdown follows a Trump administration directive to ensure pharmaceutical ads are truthful and non-misleading. Hims, which offers customized compounded treatments, disputes being subject to traditional drug ad rules. The FDA also criticized AstraZeneca’s FluMist vaccine ad for downplaying side effects. Critics argue drug ads boost demand, sometimes causing inappropriate prescribing.

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DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says

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September 15, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-15 13:00:00

SUMMARY: DNA on a towel around a rifle linked Tyler Robinson, 22, to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed. Robinson’s DNA also matched a screwdriver found on the rooftop from which Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. Authorities plan capital murder charges against Robinson, who reportedly hated Kirk and adhered to a “leftist ideology.” Robinson left a note expressing intent to kill Kirk and may have been radicalized online. Ammunition used had anti-fascist engravings. Tributes to Kirk, a key conservative figure and Trump confidant, continue nationwide, with Vice President JD Vance honoring him on Kirk’s show.

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Amazon’s Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas

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September 14, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-14 20:00:00

SUMMARY: Amazon-owned Zoox launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides in driverless vehicles without steering wheels. After two years of testing, Zoox now allows anyone with its app to request rides to five key locations, traveling up to three miles with four passengers. The free rides will last for several months before transitioning to prices comparable to Uber and Lyft. Zoox, acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion, aims to compete with Waymo by manufacturing its own robotaxis in California. Currently operating about 50 vehicles, Zoox plans to expand to San Francisco, Austin, and Miami, targeting 10,000 annual robotaxi production.

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