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
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 is currently on a recess. The Senate is also in recess, according to Federal News Network.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court Follow the decisions 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 all regions 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
Neighborhood Resource Fair. Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. Learn how you and your neighbors can collaborate with local government and nonprofit agencies. Hosted by the City’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment, the fair will offer door prizes, performances, children’s activities, and more than 90 City and County departments, non-profit organizations, and local services. The event is free.
Market Square Farmers Market: Every Saturday 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Wednesdays 10-1. Nourish Knoxville operates four, producer-only farmers markets in Knoxville. Everything sold at the markets is grown/ raised/ produced by vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Irish Fest on the Hill: On Saturday, August 9, 4-10 p.m., Knoxville’s Irish descendants at one of the most beautiful churches in Downtown Knoxville will provide a tour of the building and participate in a number of traditional Irish games and dances throughout the evening. Food and beverages are also available, and tickets cost $15 for adults. Info: Irish Fest on the Hill – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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 a sample ballot here. Info: https://knoxcounty.org/election/.
Weather: Upper 80s with little chance of rain through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 with a high near 88 and a low around 67. The weekend will be about the same forecast.
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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