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Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4. Florida prepares for evacuations and storm surge; Overlap cited between SCOTUS and presidential election; AR renters could benefit from proposed National Tenants Bill of Rights; GA educators warn of escalating teacher crisis amid political rhetoric.

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The war between Israel and Hamas started a year ago, and VP Harris is being pressed on her position. Trump returns to campaign in the place he was shot at. And voter registration deadlines take effect with less than a month until Election Day.

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Cheap milk comes at a cost for residents of Washington's Lower Yakima Valley, Indigenous language learning is promoted in Wisconsin as experts warn half the world's languages face extinction, and Montana's public lands are going to the dogs!

Tennessee

Climate change, marked by rising temperatures, sea levels and extreme weather, poses significant threats to Tennessee. The environmental shifts are predicted to cause more illness, death and forced relocation of Tennesseans. (michelmond/Adobe Stock)

Monday, October 7, 2024

Report exposes donors funding climate change disinformation in TN

As Tennesseans deal with record-breaking heat, hurricanes and prolonged drought linked to a changing climate, a new report showed how American …

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The HBCU Liberation Tour aims to get students in historically Black colleges to engage in the political system and register to vote. (Adobe Stock)
HBCU Liberation Tour seeks to mobilize young Black voters in TN, South

Polling shows that many young people of color in Generation Z are ambivalent about voting, but one group of activists is working to change that…

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According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States may face a shortage of up to 12,500 anesthesiologists by the year 2033. (romaset/Adobe Stock)
TN sidesteps opportunity to address anesthesiologist shortage

A shortage of anesthesiologists in Tennessee could have been addressed with legislation this year but it died in committee. Now, there is an effort …

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According to AARP, by 2029 at least 10% of Part D beneficiaries in 19 states and the District of Columbia will be eligible for a new out-of-pocket cap. (Rattanachat/Adobe Stock)
Tennessee seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap

Tennesseans on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act caps prescription drug costs at $2,000 per …

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Volkswagen has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 electric ID.4 SUVs. The recall is due to a reported issue where vehicle doors may open unexpectedly. (filmbildfabrik/Adobe Stock)
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages

United Auto Workers' contract negotiations kick off today with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering over 4,000 UAW members. The union says …

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In Fiscal Year 2023, Tennessee's Department of Correction allocated about $907 million for incarceration expenses, not including capital expenditures. (Adobe Stock)
TN forum to focus on shaping statewide criminal justice policy

Tennessee's justice system may be getting a makeover, as a forum on Thursday will cover new ideas to modernize it. The Sycamore Institute event will …

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One year of nuclear weapons spending could fund an estimated one-third of the costs for climate change adaptation in developing countries, and solarize more than 16.5 million homes. (Hamara/Adobe Stock)
TN group echoes global call: No money for nuclear weapons

A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …

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In March, 65% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats supported allowing a leader of Israel to speak on campus. By June, support among Republicans increased to 73%, while it remained unchanged at 63% for Democrats. (Nopommajun/Adobe Stock)
Study reveals shifting American views on free speech amid Israel-Hamas war

A recent study by Vanderbilt University found that Americans generally love free speech, but their views change occasionally. One instance of this …

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Nationwide in 2021, 44% of youths in the one-day count of youth incarceration were in detention and 53% had been committed to a secure-placement facility, which is the juvenile equivalent of imprisonment. (Danheller/Adobe Stock)
TN youth incarceration snapshot reveals hope amid disparities

A new report showed the rate of juvenile crime continues to fall but disparities remain in Tennessee and nationwide. The Sentencing Project report …

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In 2023, eight counties in Tennessee had fewer than 75% of their estimated eligible voters registered to vote. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)<br /> <br />
Ways cited to increase voter engagement, turnout in TN ahead of Nov. 5

As the general election nears, a study from the think tank ThinkTennessee found the Volunteer State trails most neighboring states on voter …

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In a statewide sampling effort, TDEC sampled 29 PFAS compounds in untreated water that supplies public drinking water systems. (goodluz/Adobe)
Report: Land application of toxic sludge making TN waters contaminated

The latest research reveals high levels of PFAS chemicals have been detected in Tennessee's soil and water, leading to demands for a statewide ban on …

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In 2023, 72% of patients at Tennessee's Community Health Centers aged 12 and older were screened for depression and received a follow-up plan, up 7% from 2020. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br />
TN community health centers see significant growth in patient care

Tennessee's community health centers are vital to the well-being of nearly 428,000 residents, according to new data. The centers must report …

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