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:
UN News: Follow United Nations.
Google recent world happenings: Iran-Israeli looming conflict/ Ukraine-Russia update/ and India plane crash kills 241 with one survivor.
National headlines:
National Movie Night and National Weed Your Garden Day: Don’t be bummed by it being Friday 13! Celebrate two National days in one! Weed the garden (yard) during the day and go to a movie tonight. Here are some playing right now: Lilo Stitch, Ballerina, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Karate Kid: Legends, The Phoenician Scheme, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Bring Her Back.
Google recent national events: Harvard researcher with frog embryos/ House approves DOGE cuts/ 530K migrants sent home/ Billy Long as new IRS commissioner and updated hurricane forecasts are grim.
Keep up with Congress Congress has no meetings today but you can review the 69 meetings they have had this week: here.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
Follow the U.S. Supreme Court: recent decisions here.
State headlines:
Keep up with TN Government meetings: here.
UT Extension offers a variety of educational programs. Many of these programs meet requirements for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program. Learn more about each program here.
Local headlines:
Weather: Guess what? Rain is in the forecast! According to the National Weather Service, we have more showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high near 85 and a low around 70. Saturday is some of the same, rainy and hot with continued rain and a low around 70. Sunday continues with 90% chance of showers through the day and night going into a rainy Monday.
Market Square Farmers Market tomorrow: Every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the farmers market is held on Market Square.
South Knoxville Art Walk – Printshop Beer Co. Today at 5 p.m., the folks of South Knoxville will gather to sip and stroll in celebration of a vibrant and historic creative community. Peruse through the Old Sevier District and see a diverse range of creatives showcasing in a number of different media. Visual, audial and even some taste bud satisfiers can be found with food and drink specials!
Movies in the Park – Carter Park: Today at 7 p.m., join the Sunset Cinema series the county is hosting by getting in a movie at this totally free screening of Inside Out 2. There will be activities prior to the showing and concessions available for purchase at the park.
Hard Knox Roller Derby – World’s Fair Exhibition Hall Tomorrow, Saturday, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., Roller Derby season is officially upon us, and Hard Knox is opening theirs with a bang and two teams in their four-hour bout. The first of six matches over the summer, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch this crew boasting their skills on wheels.
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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