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
Election Results: Tuesday’s election is over and the top two vote winners in the primary within each district move on to the general election on Nov. 4. See results here.
Former officials looking for a plea agreement: It is apparent that a former KCSO narcotics chief, his friends and possibly a former sheriff benefited from the drug fund and more. See story at WBIR.
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 at Nourish Knoxville Harvest Park Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Vallet until October 30, 4-7 p.m. at 2620 Willow Point Way, 37931. See more information Pavilion Farmers Market.
Weather: Low 80s and sunny skies According to the National Weather Service, today is sunny, with a high near 81 and tonight is partly cloudy with a low around 55. Friday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 85.
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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