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London's Heathrow Airport will remain closed Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. The closure is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of customers.
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Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order came as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches. -
With a new album, Michelle Zauner tells NPR she is finally finding balance between all the things she yearns for: her career goals, a connection to family and a connection to her ancestral home of Korea. -
With cuts to nearly all the staff at the Department of Education's primary data agency, low-income and rural schools may not get the federal funds they rely on in coming years. -
How Education Department cuts will impact lower-income and rural schools, hearing to be held on Venezuelan deportations, NTSB says Maryland officials did not assess Key Bridge risks before collapse.
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Alex Cuba to Perform at Buckman Performing Arts Center
Grammy and Juno-winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba comes to the Buckman Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m.
TN Politics: State Takeovers in Shelby County Could Go Beyond Schools
Republicans see state appointed boards as way to get around local voters, says Otis Sanford.
Isidore String Quartet at Harris Concert Hall
Isidore String Quartet will perform at Harris Concert Hall on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m., as part of Concerts International's chamber music season.
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets in places like Tennessee, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
Closing Education Department puts 'American competitiveness' at risk, expert warns
The Trump administration plans to gut the Education Department office that measures student success. An education expert says this could hurt American competitiveness in the long run.
Women’s Foundation Making History
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating 30 years of impact with the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, which advances philanthropy, fosters women’s leadership, and supports programs that help women and families reach their full potential.
Calvary Choir Concert of Choral Music at St. Mary's Cathedral
Kacky Walton talked with Dennis Janzer, organist and Director of Music at St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, and Kristin Lensch, organist and choirmaster at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Arts Agenda: Gallery Hopping
Featured: Women's History Month at Brooks Museum, and a jazz showcase at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
TN Politics: MSCS Takeover Would Single Out District for State Oversight
Political analyst Mike Carpenter says getting a bill passed for state oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools means letting other districts off the hook.