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Dan Conaway, a lifelong Memphian known for his work in advertising, public relations, and his regular column in The Daily Memphian, recently made an extraordinary gesture in support of public broadcasting. -
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesA coalition of 16 states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit that the Trump administration is trying to effectuate a national ban on gender-affirming care for youth by intimidating hospitals and doctors.
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Handout/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Getty ImagesThe push to rehire retired workers comes as the administration has also sought to downsize large swaths of the federal government through mass layoffs and other changes. -
Zach Gibson/Getty Images/Getty Images North AmericaThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
The North Memphis house once owned by Memphis hero Tom Lee has received funding for restoration.
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You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.
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The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious persecution, including many Christians. -
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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but a rate cut is possible in September. President Trump has been urging the central bank to lower borrowing costs.
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A three-day National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in decades dug into problems with altimeters, chopper routes and the busy Washington, D.C., airspace.
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