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US Senate passes housing bill as lawmakers seek cost-of-living win
A The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing bill Thursday aimed at boosting construction of affordable homes, giving lawmakers a rare legislative victory they hope to tout to voters…
‘NCIS’ Boss Previews Episode 500: ‘You Can’t Keep Our Team Down’
M For 23 seasons and now 500 episodes, NCIS has been a viewer favorite, and it’s easy to see why: a solid cast (led by Mark Harmon for the first…
Iran conflict sends Tennessee gas prices up 42 cents
S NASHVILLE — Tennessee gas prices surged 42 cents higher, on average, over last week in response to the conflict in Iran. The state gas price average also moved above…
Orphaned orangutans find second chance with surrogate moms
B By Dean Murray An animal rescue organization has shown off its adorable work with orangutan moms. An orangutan surrogacy program run by YIARI, a partner of Sussex-based International Animal…
Bipartisan housing bill passes Senate, faces uncertain fate in House
B (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill to increase American housing supply and lower home prices, in…
Man who thought headaches were due to stressful job had brain tumor
B By Amy Reast An architect put his headaches down to “work stress” – until a seizure revealed he had a brain tumor. Craig Alexander, then 35, had suffered with…
‘The Price Is Right’ Contestant Blows Kisses After Stunning Car Win
B Running on empty! A The Price Is Right contestant won a new car despite almost losing the game. They came close to having no money left in the end,…
Bill boosting Tennessee’s matchmaker role for recycling programs and private buyers advances
C A Nashville landfill, typical of Middle Tennessee landfills. (Photo: John Partipilo) Lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill bolstering the state’s role in connecting recycling programs with private companies looking…
Noma’s star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff
C Danish superchef Rene Redzepi — whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world’s best — said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff…
Lawmakers raise concerns about cost of school choice expansion
B (The Center Square) – Bills that would expand Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarships are moving through the General Assembly with questions from both parties about the program’s cost and transparency. Senate…
