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Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
A Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country’s online safety watchdog said Friday. Initial figures showed platforms were taking meaningful…
US court clears Norway’s Equinor to resume wind project halted by Trump
A A US judge on Thursday authorized work to resume on a New York offshore wind project that had been suspended under an order by President Donald Trump’s administration. US…
Threats to Iran spike ‘volatility’: UN official
A A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased “volatility” in the protest-torn country. Iran…
Will U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Change Prices at the Pump?
A U.S. drivers may be wondering whether President Donald Trump’s push to tap Venezuela’s massive oil reserves will translate into lower gas prices. On Jan. 3, following the ouster of…
Tennessee Republicans unveil ‘Immigration 2026’ agenda as ‘model’ for rest of nation
S House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announcing a package of bills targeted at immigrants on Thursday. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee Republicans on Thursday unveiled a…
Govt. funding process advances as three more bills to become law; six remain
B (The Center Square) – With the U.S. Senate sending a roughly $180 billion funding package to the president’s desk Thursday, Congress has now knocked out half of the annual…
Lawmakers question school choice program as record number apply
B (The Center Square) – The Tennessee Department of Education received more than 50,000 applications for Education Freedom Scholarships, but lawmakers from both parties said they still have questions about the…
Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran
A Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric on Iran, while US stocks bounced back after two down days. International oil benchmarks Brent North Sea…
Bankers push back on Trump’s plan to reduce swipe fees, cap interest rates
B (The Center Square) – Banks are pushing back against renewed efforts to cap interest rates for consumers, after President Donald Trump endorsed the move as he seeks to show…
Tennessee gas prices decline by six cents
S NASHVILLE — Gas prices across the state moved lower over last week, falling six cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.44 which is 15 cents…
