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Tennessee Health Officials Urge Caution Amid Dangerous Heatwave
Clarksville Online - Tennessee
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June 26, 2025
Nashville, TN – As extreme heat continues to impact many parts of the U.S., including Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. ‘’Being outdoors in...
Nashville SC’s Andy Najar earns MLS All-Star nod
WSMV 4 - Tennessee
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June 26, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Soccer Club and Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that first-year Nashville SC defender Andy Najar has been named to the 2025 MLS All-Star team for the first time in his eight-year MLS career. “Being...
Nashville SC defender Andy Najar named 2025 MLS All-Star
The Tennessean
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Nashville SC right back Andy Najar was selected to the MLS All-Star Game roster for 2025. In his first season with Nashville, Najar has one goal and seven assists and is tied for the league lead in goal contributions among defenders. Nashville SC...
UN Expert Report Calls on Governments to Prohibit “Gender Transition” for Children
ADF International
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June 25, 2025
This publication follows a recent decision by the US Supreme Court in United States of America v. Skrmetti to uphold a Tennessee law protecting children from gender-ideology experiments, demonstrating a global shift toward dismantling gender...
Faith groups say House Republicans’ probe into immigration work violates their religious freedom
Religion News Service
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June 25, 2025
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A House investigation launched by two Republican congressmen into dozens of religious organizations and denominations, from the U.S. Catholic bishops to the Unitarian Universalist Association, is being called a violation the...
ACLU sues over Tennessee sanctuary city law, citing free speech concern
WDSI - Tennessee
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new Tennessee law that would make it a felony for local officials to vote in favor of policies that could be seen as creating sanctuary...
Stanford Medicine pauses gender-related surgeries for young people under age 19
ABC7 News - California
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June 26, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Stanford Medicine paused gender-related surgeries for young people under the age of 19 earlier this month as the Trump administration works to limit access to gender-affirming care. Stanford cited threats to grants for...
‘That’s ridiculous’: State Rep. Justin Pearson calls out City of Memphis for ‘disingenuous’ air quality tests in Boxtown
Action News 5 - Tennessee
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June 25, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Recently-released data on air quality tests conducted in Memphis earlier this month are being called into scrutiny by environmental advocates who say the results shared are misleading. The city shared the findings Tuesday,...
Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben to discuss new book in Nashville
The Tennessean
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Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and acclaimed author Harlan Coben will discuss their new book at an upcoming Nashville event, which will raise funds for Humanities Tennessee. The event at 7 pm. Oct. 29 at the Schermerhorn Symphony...
Abrego to be released without bail, faces immigration custody
BDNews24
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A US judge on Wednesday said she would order the pre-trial release of Kilmar Abrego, a migrant who was wrongly deported under the Trump administration. Although Abrego will be released without bail, the judge noted he would be immediately taken...
Sam Surridge posts hat trick as explosive Nashville SC extends unbeaten streak to 12 games
Nashville Post - Tennessee
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Even in the best of times over the team’s five previous seasons, Nashville SC rarely — if ever — won games the way it did Wednesday. But this edition of the Boys in Gold is looking more and more like something special. In beating the New England...
GOP leaders across 17 other states back Florida attorney general's push to enforce immigration law
WUSF - Florida
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June 25, 2025
Republican leaders from 17 other states Tuesday filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court backing Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's push to enforce a law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter Florida. The brief came after Uthmeier last...
Knox County grand jury indicts University of Tennessee pro-Palestinian protesters
Tennessee Lookout
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June 25, 2025
A grand jury in Knox County has indicted University of Tennessee protesters who participated in on-campus demonstrations more than a year ago, protesting Israeli actions in Gaza. At a hearing in June 2024, Judge Judson Kyle Davis acknowledged the...
The Week in Women's Football: Examining USL Super League playoffs and crazy Hibs title triumph
Tribal Football
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This week, we summarize the USL Super League’s first playoffs, with Tampa Bay Sun winning the inaugural league title. We also present the league’s first and second teams of the year and the top award winners for 2024-25 and some other team news....
"Taking the Larson route": Fans react to former Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spotter joining Christopher Bell for Atlanta race
Sportskeeda
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June 26, 2025
Christopher Bell is about to be paired with Hyak Motorsports driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s former spotter, Tab Boyd. Back in May, ahead of this year’s running of the Coca-Cola 600, Bell got paired with Matt Philpott, as his old spotter, Stevie...
Ashland Cafe serves as vital refuge for the LGBTQ+ community
KRCG - Missouri
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The month of June celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, however some at a local cafe in Ashland, MO. expressed concerns that this year's pride festivities may be dimmed by recent events. While Thursday marks the 10-year anniversary since the U.S....
Nashville Zoo Expands Aquatic Life With Stunning Moon Jelly Exhibit
Clarksville Online - Tennessee
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June 25, 2025
Nashville, TN – Nashville Zoo opens a new aquatic habitat that will house a bloom of approximately fifty moon jellyfish. Over the last eight years, the Zoo has been home to various jellies located in the Unseen New World exhibit. The new residents...
Nashville Gathers To Honor John Morgan & Jason Aldean’s No. 1 ‘Friends Like That’
MusicRow - Tennessee
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June 25, 2025
Pictured (L-R, back row): Cornman Music’s Brett James, BBR/BMG Nashville’s Jon Loba, BBR/BMG Nashville’s JoJamie Hahr, BMI’s Mason Hunter, ASCAP’s Duane Hobson, Sea Gayle Music’s Chris DuBois and Warner Chappell’s Jessi Stevenson; (L-R, front...
"I passed out": Ex-Tennessee star Trey Smith reveals dealing with severe blood clots in lungs while gasping for breath
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
Trey Smith, offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, has had an incredible start to his NFL career. He has won two Super Bowls and is expected to sign a huge contract extension. But his path to the league almost ended before it began. While...
Returned deportee Abrego Garcia to be released by US judge, but faces immigration custody
The Indian Express
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June 26, 2025
A US judge on Wednesday said she would order the pre-trial release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a migrant who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the US government but he will remain in federal custody at least for a few more days, as the judge...