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The U.S. and Iran exchanged heated rhetoric and airstrikes in the region over the weekend, threatening a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations for a permanent end to the war.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S. and Iran.
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Europe's deadly, record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.
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A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear reactor designs. Some worry that safety is being compromised. -
Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the trendy DIY treatment seems to help some women.
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Playhouse on the Square and Opera Memphis present "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Playhouse on the Square has teamed up with Opera Memphis to co-produce its season 57 finale, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Robert Moody previews the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's 75th season
The 2026–2027 season marks the 75th season of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO), beginning with Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony and Mason Bates' Cello Concerto on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, and concluding with the Grieg Piano Concerto and Dvořák's 7th Symphony on Sunday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23.
TN Politics: Money watchers have eyes on stadiums, data centers and candidates
Making responsible use of public dollars has raised questions about spending on AutoZone Park and by local officials and political candidates.
Tiny Desk: Black Music Month 2026
Watch Tiny Desk concerts from Eve, Fred Hammond, 8Ball & MJG and much more.
Giving With Purpose: How Faith Can Shape Your Charitable Legacy
Charitable giving is a cornerstone of virtually every major religious tradition—but have you thought about how that value carries forward in your estate plan?
Arts Agenda: Whet Thursday, Super Saturday, and everything in-between
Featured: the monthly Whet Thursdays event at Metal Museum; opening reception for three artist exhibits at Crosstown Arts
Richard Cushing on FreeWorld's 38 years in Memphis
Memphis' independent, ever-evolving musical collective, Freeworld, will be performing at the Overton Park Shell on Friday, June 26, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Pain as entertainment
As a child, my grandfather was the promoter for live Atlanta wrestling.
Takeaways from the 2026 NBA Draft
NPR's A Martinez talks with NBC Sports' lead NBA writer Kurt Helin about last night's NBA Draft.
AI companion chatbots raise safety concerns for kids, regulators warn
Regulators warn that AI companion chatbots may pose emotional and safety risks to children and teens, urging parents to set boundaries and monitor their use.