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
Recent World Happenings: 30% tariffs on Mexico and EU. For these and more world headlines go to Google News World.
Follow United Nations: UN News.
National headlines
Recent national events: Measles cases hit 25 year high after disease was irradicated. For these and more national headlines go to Google News US .
Keep up with Congress: Four committee meetings today: here.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
Follow the U.S. Supreme Court here.
State headlines
Keep up with TN government meetings here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to all 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
Zoo Knoxville receives over 2,000 entries in naming the pups and kits contest: Joe the Sloth had the article about Zoo Knoxville’s new arrivals and now they have names:
- Male red wolf pup: Copper
- Female red wolf pup: Ember
- Male bat-eared fox kit: Chester
- Female bat-eared fox kit: Poppy
These pups and kits are part of a significant conservation milestone at Zoo Knoxville — six red wolf pups and six bat-eared fox kits were born here in April 2025. These births contribute to vital efforts to protect and preserve endangered species, including the critically endangered American red wolf, as part of the ongoing commitment to conservation.
Master Gardeners guided Collier Preserve Walk tomorrow: On Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. a guided walk at Collier Preserve is a KCMG project located at 316 W. Emory Road. Parking is available at the Powell Branch Library next door.
Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park: City of Knoxville is offering free event for ages 2-12 every Wednesday in June and July, 10-1 p.m. This Wednesday’s Park Event is at Adair Park, 1807 Adair Dr. Each booth does an activity, craft or game. Details online or call 865-215-1705.
Weather: Deja Vu days … Hot, sunny, little chance of rain … According to the National Weather Service, today and Tuesday will be the same with about a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and highs in the mid 90s and nightly lows in the 70s.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The 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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