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) 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:
Follow United Nations: UN News.
Recent World Happenings: For world headlines go to Google News World.
National headlines:
Recent national events: For national headlines go to Google News US .
Keep up with Congress has 14 meetings today with one focused on nominations: 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.
Local headlines:
Weather: Remember when we wanted the rain to stop? It’s coming back, maybe! According to the National Weather Service, we have 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Nighttime low of 71. Friday chances for rain increase to 60%.
KUB power supply returns to normal Request for customers to conserve energy has been lifted. KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely high temperatures. The regional power grid operated by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is also returning to normal operations following the increase in demand.“We appreciate the efforts of our customers who helped alleviate the situation through voluntary conservation measures,” said Gabriel J. Bolas II, KUB President and CEO.
Ijams adventure for Saturday: Ijams adventures fill up fast. Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles June 28, 2025, 10 a.m.– noon. What’s all the buzz about? Come grab a butterfly net and find out! Movies Under the Stars – Terror in the Woods 2025 7 p.m. – June 29 1 a.m. Register here for the movie night. Both events at Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
Sales Tax Referendum on Nov. 4 Ballot. Knoxville City Council voted on Tuesday to let voters choose whether to increase the Local Option Sales Tax by 1/2-cent – a move that would enable the city to build up neighborhoods with more sidewalks, paved streets and park amenities while tripling the city’s commitment to affordable housing. Council also voted that any new revenue be committed as detailed in Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Neighborhood Infrastructure Five-Year Investment Plan.
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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