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Siemens Energy to Spend $1 Billion Expanding U.S. Plants for A.I. Power Demand — Static01.nyt.com

Siemens Energy to Spend $1 Billion Expanding U.S. Plants for A.I. Power Demand

Siemens Energy said it will invest $1 billion to expand manufacturing of electrical equipment in the United States, announcing the plan on Tuesday to grow existing plants in several states and build a new factory in Mississippi. The company said spending will be distributed across states including Florida and North

Ice storm leaves thousands without power in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana — Static01.nyt.com

Ice storm leaves thousands without power in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana

A widespread ice storm last week knocked out power across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and heat as of Sunday and contributing to more than 30 deaths, officials said. Nashville accounts for a majority of the outages in Tennessee, with about 33,000 customers still

Thousands still without power after Southern ice storm; at least three dozen dead — Static01.nyt.com

Thousands still without power after Southern ice storm; at least three dozen dead

At least three dozen people have died across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana and thousands remain without power a week after a widespread ice storm, officials said, as crews worked to restore service in Nashville and surrounding areas by Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Nashville accounted for a majority of outages in

Jimmy Reed, swamp‑blues pioneer whose songs were widely covered — Static01.nyt.com

Jimmy Reed, swamp‑blues pioneer whose songs were widely covered

Jimmy Reed was a swamp‑blues singer and songwriter whose records were widely covered by artists including Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead; he placed 12 singles on the pop chart and 18 in the R&B Top 20 and died of an epileptic

Tens of Thousands Without Power in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana After Storm — Static01.nyt.com

Tens of Thousands Without Power in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana After Storm

Tens of thousands of residents across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana were without power or heat on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, after a winter storm over the weekend coated large parts of the region in ice and damaged hundreds of power lines and poles. Nearly an inch of accumulated freezing rain

Nike to cut 775 jobs at US distribution centers amid automation drive — I.insider.com

Nike to cut 775 jobs at US distribution centers amid automation drive

Nike plans to cut 775 jobs at its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, Businessinsider reported. The company said the layoffs aim to "streamline" operations. Nike said in a statement on Monday: "We are sharpening our supply chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation,

Man gets life for sexually abusing 10-year-old during Destin family vacation — People.com

Man gets life for sexually abusing 10-year-old during Destin family vacation

People reports that Justin Andrew Busby was sentenced to life in prison after a jury on Jan. 13 found him guilty of sexual battery of a victim under 12; the conviction also designated him a sexual predator. Florida State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden said in a news release that Busby,

Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge late mail‑ballot rules — Static01.nyt.com

Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge late mail‑ballot rules

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a conservative Illinois congressman who sued over state rules that allow mail‑in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after an election. The case did not address the legality of the mail‑in ballot rule itself but whether a political candidate

Mississippi credits phonics, testing and coaching for reading gains — Static01.nyt.com

Mississippi credits phonics, testing and coaching for reading gains

Mississippi has moved from a low-ranked education system in 2013 to a top-10 state for fourth-grade reading and is now regarded as one of the best places for a poor child to get an education, a turnaround some have called the "Mississippi miracle." State officials changed reading instruction

Mississippi’s gains on reading tests highlight Hazlehurst Elementary’s improvement — Static01.nyt.com

Mississippi’s gains on reading tests highlight Hazlehurst Elementary’s improvement

Mississippi has climbed national reading rankings since 2013, and Hazlehurst Elementary School, outside Jackson, has posted measurable gains: the share of students reading on grade level rose from about 12 percent a decade ago to roughly 35 percent today, the New York Times reports. The state’s strategy includes sending