Daily HEADLINES from around the world, nation, state and area.
Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) and discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ Simply copy a headline and enter in the search engine to see all versions of the story.
World headlines:
Friedrich Merz has embarrassing defeat. Merz was to be sworn in on Tuesday as Germany’s new chancellor. He received only 310 of the 316 secret ballot parliamentary votes to do so, achieving the first such defeat in the history of postwar Germany.
National headlines:
Keep up with Congress: 14 meetings today, see here.
Follow the U.S. Supreme Court: recent decisions here.
Stocks still volatile: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
Eighteen states sue the Trump administration As one of the first executive orders, the administration halted federal permits for wind energy. Now, 18 states are suing, calling the action an existential threat to the burgeoning industry.
State headlines:
Beginner kayak classes offered: Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are offering low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 17, to kick off National Safe Boating Week. Space is limited. Registration here. A free online course is also available, but in-person instruction with a certified instructor is strongly encouraged.
Participating Tennessee State Parks are:
- Big Ridge State Park
- Booker T. Washington State Park
- Harpeth River State Park
- Harrison Bay State Park
- Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
- Johnsonville State Park
- Long Hunter State Park
- Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
- Seven Islands State Birding Park
- Warriors’ Path State Park
Local headlines:
Weather: Possible showers today. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers returns this afternoon with a high near 72. Tonight should be mostly cloudy with a low around 57. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms returns on Thursday.
KUB shares 2024 Water Quality Report. The report details KUB’s water quality record, stringent monitoring and testing, and the maintenance of its water system. KUB encourages its customers to learn more about KUB water in the report, which can be viewed online here or requested by phone at 865-524-2911.
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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