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Iran's new security chief warns the country will retaliate in a "seismic manner" against President Trump's plans to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Iran analyst Karim Sadjadpour about the Trump administration's threats to impose new economic restrictions on Iran.
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IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route. -
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR. -
Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
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Schools announce closures and delays following weekend storms
Schools across the region are announcing closures and schedule changes for Monday as communities continue to recover from widespread power outages and damage caused by Saturday’s severe storm.
Thousands remain without power as MLGW continues storm recovery
On Saturday evening, severe storms caused power outages across Memphis and Shelby County. MLGW warns customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery, with most power expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
Mean Girls: The Musical | Playhouse on the Square
"Mean Girls: The Musical" brings Tina Fey's comedy to the Playhouse on the Square stage, now through September 13.
Bodycam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.
MLGW warns of multi-day power restoration after severe storms
Severe storms with straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph caused widespread power outages in Memphis and Shelby County on Saturday evening. Doug McGowen, President and CEO of MLGW, advises customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery. The majority of power is expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
TN Politics: As communities push back against data centers, some politicians push ahead
Local moratoriums on new data center builds could become a problem for lawmakers who want more of them in Tennessee.
Swingtime Explosion Big Band returns to Creative Aging Mid-South's Concert Series
Creative Aging Mid-South welcomes back Swingtime Explosion Big Band to its Concert Series for a performance on Wednesday, September 23, at the Kroc Center.
Building Black Generational Wealth
Generational wealth isn't just about money. It's about what we pass down—the assets, yes, but also the values, the wisdom, and the spirit of giving that shapes who our families and communities become.