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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's 7th District: A Clash of Political Forces

Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is buzzing with political energy. Two candidates, Van Epps and Behn, are fighting for a seat in Congress. Van Epps, a former Army helicopter pilot and head of the Tennessee Department of General Services, has strong backing. He won his primary with ease, thanks

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's Unexpected Political Showdown

Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, known for its deep red roots, is now the center of a heated political battle. This district, which stretches from the northern to the southern border of Tennessee, is seeing an unusual surge of interest from both sides of the aisle. The special election to re

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's Unexpected Political Showdown

Tennessee, known for its strong Republican base, is currently the center of attention for a special House election. The event has drawn significant interest from high-profile Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump. Their involvement highlights the importance of

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Dec 01 2025SCIENCE

Science Funding: The Backbone of Tennessee's Future

Tennessee is home to some of the most advanced scientific research in the country. Places like Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are at the forefront of this innovation. They work on everything from healthcare to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Laser

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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Oct 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Chemicals: The Hidden Threat in Oil Platform Water Dumps

Offshore oil platforms release a lot of water back into the sea. This water can contain chemicals that don't break down easily. These persistent chemicals can harm the environment for a long time. Scientists needed a better way to find out what's in this water and how dangerous it is. They came up

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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Mar 29 2025SPORTS

Tennessee's Triumphant Turnaround

Tennessee's basketball team made a strong statement on March 28, 2025. They beat Kentucky with a score of 78-65. This win was a big deal because it happened in the NCAA Tournament. It was also a chance for Tennessee to get revenge on Kentucky, who had beaten them twice before in the regular season.

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Mar 16 2025SPORTS

Tennessee's Triumph: A Hard-Fought SEC Victory

Tennessee Volunteers, ranked eighth, secured a thrilling 70-65 victory over the third-ranked Auburn Tigers. This win marks Tennessee's first appearance in the SEC Tournament championship game since 2022. The Volunteers, seeded fourth, avenged their January loss to Auburn and their 2019 defeat in the

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