SUMMARY: U.S. longshoremen and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, avoiding a potential strike that could have harmed the economy. The deal, announced ahead of a January 15 deadline, ensures the protection of union jobs while allowing for technological modernization at East and Gulf Coast ports. Key aspects include hiring new workers alongside automation without eliminating existing jobs. Economists warned that a strike could disrupt operations and harm the economy. President Biden praised the agreement, highlighting cooperation between labor and management to strengthen the supply chain and support the economy. Ratification will take several weeks.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to halt criminal proceedings in his hush money case pending a sentencing hearing. His lawyers argue that Trump is protected by presidential immunity, referencing a recent Supreme Court decision. They claim moving forward with the case would cause “grave injustice” to the presidency. A New York appeals court judge previously declined to block the sentencing, which is set for Friday. Trump was convicted of falsifying records related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election, a claim he denies. The Supreme Court has been asked to respond by Thursday.

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SUMMARY: Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), has been named the 2024 Mississippian of the Year by The Jackson Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. This award recognizes his vital contributions to advancing information technology in Mississippi, particularly through his leadership at MAIN. Under his guidance, MAIN has provided extensive AI training, boosting economic growth and workforce development statewide. Dr. Napier, who holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, combines academic expertise with industry experience to enhance computer science education. He emphasizes that this accolade reflects the collective achievements of his team.

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