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Bye bye, El Nino. Cooler hurricane-helping La Nina to replace the phenomenon that adds heat to Earth
The strong El Nino weather condition that added a bit of extra heat to already record warm global temperatures is gone.
Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks. The justices on Thursday tightened the standards for when a federal court should…
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November. The Senate has approved three new members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, inc…
Truth, lies and leadership: A conversation with former FBI Director James Comey | What Keeps You Up at Night? podcast
Former FBI Director James Comey talks about his newest crime novel "Westport," Donald Trump and the rule of law, and why he is optimistic about our future.
Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication
The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. One dispensary is already out entirely and the other is selling its remaining supplies.
Florida Flash Floods: Watch Destructive Flooding Swamping South Florida Streets And Homes
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, and delaying the Florida Panthers' travel. Although not yet a cyclone, the storm brought heavy rainfall amid predictions of an active hurricane season influenced by climate change. …
Florida Flash Floods: Watch Destructive Flooding Swamping South Florida Streets And Homes
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated southern Florida, blocking roads, stranding vehicles, and delaying the Florida Panthers' travel. Although not yet a cyclone, the storm brought heavy rainfall amid predictions of an active hurricane season influenced by climate change. …
Biden campaign calls on GOP to drop lawsuits over mail ballots, citing Trump's new fondness for it
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is calling on Republicans to drop lawsuits targeting mail voting now that Donald Trump has embraced the method. The Republican National Committee has filed multiple lawsuits seeking to limit provisions of mailed ballots, including in states that allow ballots to arrive after Election Day as long as they were postmarked by then. For years, Trump has falsely alleging that mail voting is riddled with fraud. But Trump has started to urge his supporters to vote through the mail if it's convenient for them. Republicans say there's no contradiction between supporting mail voting and suing to make it more secure.
Trump returning to Capitol Hill; inflation cools in May; Celtics take 3-0 NBA Finals lead | Hot off the Wire podcast
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Republicans hold Garland in contempt of Congress over Biden audio. Here’s what that means
The House effectively recommended thatAttorney General Merrick Garland be prosecuted with its politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used power. Here’s what to know about the contempt fight ahead.
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
Ashland Daily Independent. June 8, 2024.
Editorial Roundup: Tennessee
Kingsport Times. June 12, 2024.
City vote to ‘get the attention’ of owner of former VI campus
City leaders took a step Tuesday toward trying to address long-standing blight issues on the former Virginia Intermont College campus.
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TBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County
BLUFF CITY, Tenn.— The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal-officer involved shooting in the Bluff City area of Sullivan County.
Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Ballad to operate childcare learning facility in Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Ballad Health System unveiled the site of its next early childhood learning center on Tuesday, in a former medical billing office on the campus of Indian Path Hospital.
Bristol’s most affordable starter homes
Look through budget-friendly homes for first home buyers and flippers
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
Mountain Valley Pipeline gets final approval to begin operations
There was no word Tuesday on when natural gas will begin flowing through the 303-mile pipeline.
Several children hospitalized with kidney problems after visit to Virginia lake
The state says it has heard of about 20 probable cases of gastrointestinal illnesses stemming from Lake Anna visit on Memorial Day Weekend.
Mountain Valley Pipeline is done and ready, developers say
The company asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant authorization by Tuesday that would allow the natural gas pipeline to start service in the coming days.
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Follow the yellow brick road to the Gilliam Stage this summer
Content by Barter Theatre.See “The Wizard of Oz” on the Gilliam Stage at the Barter Theatre now through Aug. 18. For showtimes, tickets and more information, please visitbartertheatre.com.
What happens after bitcoin's halving in 2024?
Contributor content. Learn the purpose behind bitcoin's halving and how it will affect it'svalue over time.
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Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.
New play shines a spotlight on the legendary woman’s journey in ‘Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk’
Content by Barter Theatre.“Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk” will have stage performances from May 11 to June 2, 2024. For tickets, please visitbartertheatre.com.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
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Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
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Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
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Crime
TBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County
BLUFF CITY, Tenn.— The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal-officer involved shooting in the Bluff City area of Sullivan County.
UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.
White pleads guilty to 2021 Big Stone Gap murder
Michael Donivan White, age 36, originally of Cross, South Carolina, pleaded guilty Thursday to first degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler in 2021.
Woman charged following police chase, standoff on I-81
A Tennessee driver faces felony charges following an incident that ultimately shut down Interstate 81 in Sullivan County on Thursday.
Politics
City vote to ‘get the attention’ of owner of former VI campus
City leaders took a step Tuesday toward trying to address long-standing blight issues on the former Virginia Intermont College campus.
Supervisors approve solar framework regulations
The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0, with supervisors Saul Hernandez and Dwayne Ball absent, to approvea revised ordinance governing any future solar operations there.
Celebrating the history of making homeownership a reality for more rural Virginians
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is kicking off Virginia’s celebration of National Homeownership Month by highlighting its 75-year history of helping thousands of people buy, build and repair homes in rural communities across the commonwealth.
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
