Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Tariffs, flood insurance, and market highs

President Trump issued a new tariff proposal late last night—this time targeting Canada.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Trump issued a new tariff proposal late last night—this time targeting Canada. The plan calls for a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, set to take effect August 1st. In defense and energy news, the Department of Defense announced it will invest $400 million in MP Materials, which operates the only rare earth mine in the United States. Rare…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Superman returns to theaters as Tom Morello drops new protest song

“Superman,” the latest installment from writer-director James Gunn, hits theaters with a familiar message at its core.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- “Superman,” the latest installment from writer-director James Gunn, hits theaters with a familiar message at its core. While the world may have changed, Gunn insists the Man of Steel has not. “He has always represented goodness and hope and kindness,” Gunn said. “Looking out for people who can’t look out for themselves — in today’s world, that might be…
Across the Nation, Featured

White House letter sparks speculation over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s future

A recent letter from the White House is raising eyebrows in Washington, with some analysts speculating it may be part of a broader push to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A recent letter from the White House is raising eyebrows in Washington — with some analysts speculating it may be part of a broader push to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The letter, issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), concerns planned renovations at the Federal Reserve’s headquarters. It accuses Powell of failing to…

Middle Georgia State University Joins Ncaa Division Ii And Peach Belt Conference
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

Middle Georgia State University Joins NCAA Division II and Peach Belt Conference

MGA will make the transition from the NAIA to the NCAA starting in the fall semester
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University officially announced its move from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and entry into the Peach Belt Conference, a milestone expected to significantly impact the institution’s athletic and academic future. MGA President Dr. Christopher Blake and Director of Athletics Michael Brown made the announcement during a gathering at the Peyton Anderson…

Lamarcus Parker Booking Photo Gfx
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: Man charged after Hillridge Drive shooting leaves another man hospitalized

Deputies say a man was shot in the leg during an argument in the 1300 block of Hillridge Drive.
Tucker Sargent,

Lamarcus Parker (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 36-year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he shot another man during an argument on Hillridge Drive Thursday night. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the shooting happened just after 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hillridge Drive. Deputies say 36-year-old Lamarcus Parker and…

Summer Heat Safety Tips
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Atrium doctor shares tips to stay safe during extreme summer heat

Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase in the heat index, humidity and overall UV index.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to stay safe during the summer heat. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase in the heat index, humidity and overall UV index. Griffin says these conditions can lead to problems with heat exposure, dehydration and impact vulnerable people. Griffin adds that…

Tech Report: Yaccarino Steps Down At X, Meta Invests In Smart Glasses, Ai Enhances Travel
Tech Report

Tech Report: Yaccarino steps down at X, Meta invests in smart glasses, AI enhances travel

Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, the company formerly known as Twitter.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, the company formerly known as Twitter. Yaccarino was appointed by Elon Musk in May 2023, just months after he acquired the social media platform for $44 billion. In a brief announcement, Yaccarino did not provide a reason for her departure. Musk acknowledged her exit with a simple message posted on…

Kerrville Reels From Deadly Floods As Search Continues And Questions Mount
Across the Nation, Featured

Kerrville reels from deadly floods as search continues and questions mount

Days after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the community of Kerrville is still grappling with the damage, loss, and a growing demand for answers.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Days after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the community of Kerrville is still grappling with the damage, loss, and a growing demand for answers. Standing well off the banks of the Guadalupe River, the devastation from Friday’s historic flood is still clearly visible. Officials have confirmed at least 120 people are dead, with many more still…

Positive Parenting: July 4th
41 Today, Featured, WMGT

Positive Parenting: Planting Purpose and Cultivating Connection

University of New Haven environmental psychologist Bryce DuBois, PhD, says family-led initiatives like this do more than plant seeds — they inspire action.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

ORLANDO, Florida – In a time when parents are looking for ways to help their children build resilience — some young people are turning to the roots, literally. Studies show that spending time outdoors and participating in community-based solutions can ease stress and reduce anxiety in youth and young adults, especially as they face a world filled with uncertainty. Kate…
Featured

President Trump imposes new tariffs, escalating global trade tensions

President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key U.S. trading partners.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key U.S. trading partners — a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism at home and abroad. In a series of letters sent to foreign governments, Trump announced new duties ranging from 20% on imports from the Philippines to as high as 50%…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Online sales soar, tariffs expand, markets surge

Retailers pulled in $7.9 billion in online sales during the first 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day, according to Adobe Analytics.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Retailers pulled in $7.9 billion in online sales during the first 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day, according to Adobe Analytics — a nearly 10% jump from last year. Adobe says it’s the biggest e-commerce day of 2025 so far, even surpassing last year’s Thanksgiving Day total of $6.1 billion. Home and outdoor goods were among the most popular…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Big screen comebacks, streaming premieres

Netflix has announced that "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" will have its international debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8th.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Netflix has announced that “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will have its international debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8th. The third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise once again stars Daniel Craig as the sharply observant detective Benoit Blanc. Following the festival premiere, the film will begin streaming on Netflix December…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump threatens new tariffs on Brazil and seven other nations

Imports from Brazil and seven other countries could soon face steep tariffs, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Imports from Brazil and seven other countries could soon face steep tariffs, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump. The proposed duties — some reaching 50 percent — are set to take effect August 1, unless new trade terms are reached. “It’s gonna be a great thing for our country. I think it’s gonna be a fair thing…

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Featured, Weather

Scattered showers and storms continue for Thursday

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we move into the middle of the week and beyond, we retain our pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. However, a stronger shortwave will  provide a bit more oomph to the convective coverage for some areas today. A deep layer flow supports a conveyor belt of moisture into the Southeast, and this is reinforced at…

Milledgeville Fireworks Letter Gfx
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville to receive $13,500 refund after disappointing July 4 fireworks show

Freedom Fireworks apologized to the City of Milledgeville for a July 4 show that sparked criticism and offered a refund and future discount.
Tucker Sargent,

City of Milledgeville/FacebookMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fireworks company is issuing a $13,500 refund to the City of Milledgeville as well as a 50% discount on future events after its July 4 fireworks show in Milledgeville left many residents disappointed. In a letter posted by the city on Facebook and signed by company president Ryan N. Wells, Freedom Fireworks acknowledged…
Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Early voting underway for Democratic PSC run-off in Georgia

Voters can cast early ballots through July 11 in the run-off between Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting is now underway in the Democratic run-off election for Georgia’s Public Service Commission, with polls open through Friday, July 11. The race features candidates Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites, who are vying for the chance to represent their party in the November general election. The Public Service Commission regulates utility rates and energy…
Tech Report

Tech Report: Amazon Prime Day sees seller pullback, while Bezos sells shares, tech giants make headlines

For the past week, millions of Amazon shoppers have been filling their carts in anticipation of major discounts for this year’s Prime Day.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- For the past week, millions of Amazon shoppers have been filling their carts in anticipation of major discounts for this year’s Prime Day. But some may be disappointed. According to Bloomberg, many online sellers are pulling back on deep discounts, citing tighter profit margins amid rising costs due to tariffs. Despite fewer deals, Amazon has extended the event to…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Job gains, layoffs, and market drops

The White House reports nearly 2 million job gains for American-born workers since January.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The White House reports nearly 2 million job gains for American-born workers since January, marking a significant shift in labor market trends. This comes as employment among foreign-born workers—especially unauthorized immigrants—declines. A recent Bloomberg News analysis estimates that undocumented immigrants make up roughly 5% of the U.S. labor force, playing critical roles in sectors like construction and food processing,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump targets trade and foreign conflicts in cabinet meeting

President Trump, shifted focus Tuesday to escalating global tensions and sweeping trade changes.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Trump, flanked by his full Cabinet, shifted focus Tuesday to escalating global tensions and sweeping trade changes—announcing new tariffs and signaling a tougher U.S. posture abroad. “I just want you to know, a letter means a deal,” the President said during the meeting, referring to letters sent Monday to 14 of America’s global trading partners. Those letters, he…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: K-Pop meets demons, slow horses returns, and Dune gets a title update

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is officially a global sensation.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is officially a global sensation. The genre-bending Netflix series, which follows a girl group balancing pop stardom with demon-slaying duties, has topped the streamer’s global movies list. The buzz doesn’t stop there—the series’ soundtrack is climbing fast on the Billboard 200 chart, with seven different tracks landing on this week’s Hot 100. Meanwhile, there’s no slowing…
Across the Nation, Featured

More than 170 Missing, over 110 dead as Texas flood recovery continues

As search and rescue operations continue across flood-ravaged areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott revealed a heartbreaking update Tuesday.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- As search and rescue operations continue across flood-ravaged areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott revealed a heartbreaking update Tuesday: 161 people remain missing in Kerr County alone. Statewide, the number of unaccounted-for individuals has climbed to more than 170. “Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing,” Governor Abbott said…
Across the Nation, Featured

TSA eases shoe removal rule for most U.S. travelers

Today marks the first full day U.S. air travelers without TSA PreCheck can now keep their shoes on while passing through airport security.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Today marks the first full day U.S. air travelers without TSA PreCheck can now keep their shoes on while passing through airport security. The policy shift—originally evaluated under the Biden administration—was formally announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. She says officials now believe it’s safe to eliminate the long-standing rule that dates back to 2001, after a failed…