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For the first time, Trump's top envoys take their peace push to Kyiv — after talks with Putin in Moscow.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about efforts made by U.S. emissaries toward a compromise between Russia and Ukraine.
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Diesel prices have spiked just in time for corn and soybean harvests. Farmers need the fuel to bring in the crops, and many were already hurting, but there are factors offsetting this latest setback.
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The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu? -
Five people are dead after a cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport, Trump's top envoys go to Ukraine with hopes of restarting peace talks, Germany's far-right party wins landslide victory.
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Anwesha Biswas brings "Of Forests & Florals" to Memphis Botanic Garden
This September, the Memphis Botanic Garden is featuring "Of Forests & Florals: Anwesha Biswas Art Exhibit" in the Visitors Center Gallery.
More than 120 detained in Memphis ICE raid, one of the largest nationwide this year
An ICE raid of a Memphis bar recently was one of the largest this year and left children without a parent.
Shell Yeah! Benefit Series presents Booker T. Jones
The Overton Park Shell is celebrating 90 years of bringing outstanding musical artists to its historic stage with a series of events Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 13.
TN Politics: Will Memphis leaders take tougher stance against federal agencies?
The National Guard and ICE are operating in legal gray areas with little to no accountability. Otis Sanford says its time for mayors to speak out.
Michael Bollinger discusses BPACC's second half of the 2026-27 season
The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) is about to kick off its 28th season, and Artistic Director Michael Bollinger spoke to Darel Snodgrass about performances from September through December. Now he joins Kacky Walton to talk about the second half of the season.
Responsive Grants available
Nonprofits across our region are stretched thin right now—facing funding cuts, rising costs, and growing demand for services. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis wants to help.
Arts Agenda: Heavy on metal and funk
Featured: The Metal Museums' opening weekend celebration; WYXR's Stereo Session featuring KWICK
"Screaming for their children": Inside the Memphis ICE raid
The mass ICE arrest of 121 people on Aug. 31 in a Memphis restaurant and bar raises questions of federal overreach.
MIFA celebrates 50 years of Meals on Wheels
Dr. Scott Morris celebrates MIFA’s 50 years of Meals on Wheels and the lasting impact its volunteers have made through food, connection, and service.
Colombian pianist Natalia Vanegas Escobar performs at St. John's Episcopal Church
Colombian pianist Natalia Vanegas Escobar presents a recital at St. John's Episcopal Church featuring short works, many by Colombian composers.