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Over 160K sign petition opposing data center next to Nashville Zoo; mayor weighs in
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Politics · Economy · Military · Security · TechOver 160K sign petition opposing data center next to Nashville Zoo; mayor weighs in
A data center larger than a football field could come to a property steps away from the Nashville Zoo. That possibility is raising very real questions for Nashville residents and zoo officials as they look at what that development would mean for this area.
‘Star Wars’ comes for Trump: A dark evil rises again in Hollywood
If anyone understands that words matter, it's liberal Hollywood writer and director Tony Gilroy.
Platner says ‘Maine has my back’ as Collins calls latest allegations ‘troubling’
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner is remaining defiant in the face of mounting scrutiny over his past, as Maine voters prepare to cast ballots in the upcoming Senate primaries and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) labels the latest allegations against her presumptive Democratic rival “troubling.” Platner returned to the campaign trail on Friday, a day after…
Elmo responds after backlash to ‘both teams’ NBA Finals post
The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved “Sesame Street” character found itself in hot water for saying it “hopes” the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs “have fun” in their NBA Finals matchup. “KNICKS that last message! Elmo didn’t mean to SPUR you on!” the red puppet’s account…
Speeding killed 11,288 Americans last year. We have the tool to stop it.
Intelligent Speed Assistance works, as pilot programs have demonstrated.
The Philosophy of the Out-of-Office Email
These messages can be a rote obligation or an opportunity to make a grand statement about work and life.
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Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and said the incident is being reviewed. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called the strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international law."
US military shoots down 4 Iranian drones heading toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones on Friday that were heading toward the Strait of Hormuz and posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic, according to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom). The U.S. military then struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk, a city in Hormozgan, and on Qeshm…
Zelensky’s Pen Pal Diplomacy
Zelensky offers in-person peace talks in a rare open letter to Putin. Moscow isn’t interested.
Putin shoots down Zelensky’s request for face-to-face meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday poured cold water on the idea of a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly saying he does not see a reason to hold direct talks regarding an end to the ongoing war between the two nations. “I don’t see any point for now,” Putin said during Russia’s…
Maggie O’Farrell’s Most Ambitious Novel Yet
Plus, a Venezuelan thriller in translation.
How Ukraine Has Turned the Tide
Resilience, technology, and European support have put Russia on the back foot.