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 on a recess.
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
Two farmers markets on Thursdays: Every Thursday until September 25, 3- 6 p.m. at New Harvest Park in east Knox County. See more information Nourish Knoxville Harvest Park and Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Valley until October 30, 4-7 p.m. at 2620 Willow Point Way, 37931. See more information Pavilion Farmers Market.
Master Gardeners event Thursday, August 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the University of Tennessee Extension East Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd. Master Gardeners Rosanne Smith and Jean Hess will present Learn to Love Moss as part of the KCMG Speakers Bureau. Participants will learn the value of moss and how to incorporate moss into landscapes. Garden classes on native plants and soil will be held.
The History Parlor is free and open to the public. It convenes at 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Bilo Nelson Auditorium of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. East Tennessee Historical Society: The History Parlor.
Early voting for city of Knoxville primary election Aug. 6-21. Eligible city voters who live in these districts can vote for Knoxville City Council candidates: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Polls are generally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find an example of the sample ballot here. For more information, go to the election website https://knoxcounty.org/election/.
Weather: High 80s with good chance of rain According to the National Weather Service, today we have a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 with a high near 88. Tonight’s low is around 72 with a 30% chance of rain. Friday lowers to a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2, with a high near 91.
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.
