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President Trump has rejected the latest Iranian proposal to end the conflict. Meanwhile, France is sending military support to Saudi Arabia in its war against Iranian-backed militants.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul about the latest ceasefire proposal from Iran.
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Nearly 30 people were killed in two separate mass shootings over the weekend in South Africa.
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Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnerable. -
President Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war, five men were arrested near a U.K. air base for an alleged terror plot, Trump's fight with the press leaves his events uncovered.
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'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas
Authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor identify supremacists that have, despite ideological differences, converged around the conviction that they are part of an elite destined to survive an apocalypse.
"Reharvest Memphis" turns surplus food into a fundraiser
Project Green Fork Director Leann Edwards joins Darel Snodgrass to discuss "Reharvest Memphis," a fundraiser where 10 Memphis chefs transform surplus food into unique dishes while supporting efforts to reduce food waste.
Creative Aging Mid-South presents Tennessee Shakespeare Company's "Macbeth"
Creative Aging Mid-South Director of Programs Slade Kyle joined Kacky Walton to preview Tennessee Shakespeare Company's production of "Macbeth" and an upcoming concert by the Memphis Jazz Workshop.
CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.
Robert Macfarlane presents lecture and documentary screening at Rhodes College
Rhodes College welcomes author Robert Macfarlane for a free public lecture, "Is a River Alive?," and a screening of his documentary, "Underland."
Flutist Elise Blatchford and harpist Francis Cobb Kenney present "Wind and Wire"
Flutist Elise Blatchford and harpist Francis Cobb Kenney present "Wind and Wire," an evening of chamber music for flute and harp, Tuesday, September 29, at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts.
TN Politics: Mayor Paul Young claps back at criticism over data centers, policing
An online spat with a local attorney reveals Mayor Young's sensitivity on his handling of major issues.
"Love’s Labor’s Lost" launches Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s 19th season
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) launches its 19th performance season in the Mid-South with its annual Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series, now in its 10th year.
"Latin Fest 901" celebrates Hispanic and Latin culture at Overton Square
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group (CBTG) is hosting a day-long celebration of Hispanic and Latin culture on Saturday, September 26, at Overton Square.
Recognizing Latinx Leadership during National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and the Community Foundation, is honoring the Latinx leaders strengthening our community—including five Responsive Grant recipients led by Latinx executive directors.