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Trump's new two-week negotiating window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks; Public lands supporters to rally during Santa Fe governors' meeting; ASU launches initiative to build 'stronger news ecosystem'; 'Dr. Beetle': Local biology teacher uses art to pique curiosity about bugs.

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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

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According to the ACLU, more than 100,000 transgender people younger than age 18 live in Tennessee, which is the latest state to enact a ban on allowing them to receive gender-affirming health care. (Zamrznuti Tonovi/Adobe Stock)

Friday, June 20, 2025

Reaction to TN's ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth

Tennessee this week joined two dozen other states in banning gender-affirming medical care for young people who are transgender. The U.S. Supreme …

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According to one estimate, repealing clean energy tax credits would drive up electric bills in Tennessee by up to 15%, and commercial and industrial bills up to 19% in the next several years. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Congress' big budget bill risks $73 billion in Southeast clean energy investments

Tennessee's clean energy progress could stall if the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" now being debated in the U.S. Senate repeals some tax credits…

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Tennesseans to join 'No Kings' rallies Saturday to oppose Trump policies

Activists in Nashville are holding a rapid-response protest today for Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Meanwhile more than 1,800 "No Kings" rallies against …

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According to KFF, Medicaid enrollees with disabilities face more challenges in finding work. Among people ages 19-64, 32% receive disability income while 68% do not. Employment rates are lower for Medicaid-eligible adults with disabilities (37%) compared to those without (68%). (Adobe Stock)
Work requirements could push over 300,000 Tennesseans off Medicaid

As Congress pushes for Medicaid cuts and new work requirements for the program, experts have warned more Tennesseans could lose their health coverage …

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The Kids Count Data Book showed an improvement in low-birth-weight rates in Tennessee but worsening in health insurance coverage, with 93,000 children in the state now uninsured. (Miss Irine/Adobe Stock)<br />
Kids Count Data Book ranks TN 37th for child well-being

Tennessee ranks in the middle among states for the well-being of its children, at 37th overall in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…

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A new survey found about two-thirds of students disciplined or threatened with discipline said it happened during campus protests held in public spaces like the quad or campus green. (Lomb/AdobeStock)
Report: Free speech rights curtailed for students on Tennessee campuses

Students and faculty are increasingly being investigated and punished for exercising their right to protected speech on Tennessee college campuses…

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Tennessee hospitals, particularly in rural areas, could be in jeopardy. A major drop in Medicaid coverage would increase the amount of unpaid care, forcing hospitals to absorb the costs or shut down.<br />(My Ocean studio/AdobeStock)
Trump administration budget proposal threatens rural TN cancer patients

More than 1.5 million people in Tennessee, or 20% of the state's population, rely on health insurance provided by Medicaid. Maddie Michael, …

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Recent Consumer Reports testing found concerning pesticide levels, some 100 times higher than deemed safe, in 20 percent of the foods tested, including common produce items such as blueberries and green beans. (AdobeStock)
Lawsuit seeks transparency on new dietary guidelines affecting Tennesseans

A nonprofit is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for not releasing records that could show beef industry influence in the …

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For African American women, alcohol use can heighten the risk of heart conditions like high blood pressure and cardiomyopathy, which are already more prevalent in this population.(Milles Studio/Adode Stock)
Tennessee women may need to rethink their relationship with alcohol

As Women's Health Month winds down, public health officials in Tennessee are raising awareness about the growing issue of alcohol misuse among women…

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In Tennessee, more than 4,000 people are employed with the Head Start program, and fiscal year funding last year was over $195 million. (Nina Lawrenson/Adobe Stock)
Head Start prepares TN kids for kindergarten, despite uncertain funding

Tennessee families who depend on Head Start programs for child care are watching Congress carefully, to make sure its federal funding isn't cut…

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According to the poll, nearly nine in 10 adults without a higher education degree or credential believe at least one type of academic credential is valuable. (D Lahoud/Adobe Stock)
Report: Despite barriers, Tennessee adults want college degrees

As students graduate across Tennessee, a new report shows many adults still hope to earn a college degree -- but high costs and limited access often …

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The anesthesiologist assistant field is expected to grow more than 26% by 2032, with a median salary of $215,000. (Robert Kneschke/AdobeStock) <br />
Lipscomb University master’s program would address health care workforce

Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy is poised to launch Tennessee's first Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant master's degree program pending G…

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