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President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will “work hard” to redraw the state’s congressional districts this year.
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A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
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This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!
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The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.
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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury/Screenshot of April 1 press conferenceLawmakers see greater state control over Shelby County as a way to fix problems and counteract Democratic voters.
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World Central Kitchen has served almost 300 million meals in Ukraine since the war started in 2022, often in active conflict zones.
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The 1973 War Powers Act allows a president to deploy forces for that long if there's an imminent threat, which is up for debate. But after 60 days, Congressional approval is required.
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The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
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It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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