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Individual givers can adopt the principles of trust-based philanthropy. It is about developing more equitable relationships with nonprofits, trusting them to be the experts in how to fulfill their work and eliminating burdensome application and reporting hoops. -
Some 20,000 seafarers are trapped in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz; the UN says its trying to extricate them.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks retired Rear Admiral and former national security communications adviser John Kirby about President Trump's address on the war with Iran.
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President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to outline his objectives for the war in Iran, discuss the military's progress to date and announce the war there is "nearing completion."
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Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months away and could still leave vets worse off than most other homeowners.
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TN Politics: MSCS forensic audit fuels different political narratives
Analyst Mike Carpenter says that while the initial report shows problems, politicians will no doubt use it to make a case for or against a state intervention—or takeover—of the district.
The Shawshank Redemption | Theatre Memphis
Director John Maness joined Kacky Walton to talk about Theatre Memphis’ production of "The Shawshank Redemption," a stage adaptation of the popular film and Stephen King novella.
"Extremely dysfunctional" says state leaders of MSCS in wake of forensic audit
State Republican lawmakers say report is an indicator of larger systemic failures in the state's largest school district.
LoneTree Live presents "Clown Bar: A Clown Noir"
Actor Lymonté Thomas stars as a former clown drawn back into a dangerous underworld in LoneTree Live’s production of "Clown Bar: A Clown Noir."
Fire and Light
Tonight, as the sun slips below the horizon, something extraordinary will happen.
Public opinion improves in Memphis around crime and policing
A recent survey by the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission shows that while crime is still a top concern among residents, recent efforts have reduced its importance.
UofM presents “Emerge: New Student Dance Works”
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual "Emerge: New Student Dance Works."
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
A U.S. District Court judge found that President Trump's executive order calling for the defunding of NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment.
Spotting deceptive diet product claims
Scammers often target weight loss goals with misleading claims, fake endorsements, and hard-to-cancel “free trials.” Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, says that consumers should research products, read the fine print, and consult a doctor before buying.
Easter Ham
A baked ham is not only a classic for Easter Brunch, but it is one of my favorite dishes to serve for a holiday celebration.