Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Congress: The House of Representatives and the Senate are currently in recess; sessions will resume on September 2, 2025.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court Follow the decision of the top court here.
State headlines
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to any region of Tennessee with up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Great Smoky Mountains Travel Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
Local headlines
Muse Knoxville free 4th Friday: On the 4th Friday of each month, 5-7 p.m., Muse Knoxville in Chilhowee Park is open free to the public. The Muse aims to be a place where everyone can experience the power of play. Connect with the community and make new discoveries in the museum.
Halls Farmers Market: Sponsored by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League every Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Rd., Knoxville, 37938. Offered at the market: local seasonal produce, fresh bakery goodies, local honey, handmade aprons & hand-created crafts, and so much more, including free arts & crafts for the kiddos in the Kidz Korner.
Market Square Farmers Market: Every Saturday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Nourish Knoxville operates four producer-only farmers markets in Knoxville. Everything sold at these markets is grown/ raised/ produced by a vendor within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival On Sunday, August 31, 3-9 p.m., spend a Sunday in the sun, perspiration resulting from both the sun and the spices you’ll surely ingest at this all-day wing extravaganza. General admission tickets are $10, with other packages increasing in price. Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival – World’s Fair Park
Weather: Mid 80s and sunny weekend ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today is sunny, with a high near 85. Tonight’s low is around 60. The weekend will see temperatures climb back into the mid-80s.
Knoxville/ Knox County Planning Commission: Meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.
Remember to, fact-check information:
- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
- FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability
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