Aggressive monkeys from overturned truck in Mississippi killed, officials confirm

A truck transporting monkeys from Tulane University overturned on a Mississippi interstate.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival to showcase local talent at Global Shorts Forum

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is underway, bringing Hollywood icons, student filmmakers and alumni back to the Hostess City for a week of screenings and celebrations.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

“We do think that we can continue paying the troops, at least for now,” Vance told reporters after lunch with Senate Republicans at the Capitol.
Lowcountry nonprofits bracing for impact as government shutdown continues

Bluffton Self Help asking for donations for its free grocery store
Trump appeals New York hush money conviction

Trump, who, after the verdict, went on to win the presidential election, was sentenced days before his inauguration to an unconditional discharge — no jail time and no restrictions.
Man accused of pointing gun at 3 people inside South Carolina Chuck E. Cheese

A man is accused of pointing a gun at three people inside a Chuck E. Cheese in South Carolina and threatening to kill one person.
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Halloween celebrations across the U.S. include costume trends, family activities and candy preferences based on a recent poll.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration to keep SNAP food assistance funds flowing

The lawsuit highlights existing funds that could cover food aid and accuses the Trump administration of using SNAP as a political tool.
South Carolina launches statewide effort to support food banks during SNAP suspension
“While South Carolina cannot fully replace federal SNAP benefits, we can and we will step up to help our neighbors,”
UPS cuts 48,000 jobs in the year to date as its turnaround continues

The company cut 48,000 jobs and closed 93 buildings as part of its turnaround plan, saving $2.2 billion so far.