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President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis to quell ongoing protests against ICE, but local leaders say it's the White House that's escalating the situation.
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What would it mean for President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests in Minneapolis? NPR's A Martinez asks Liza Goitein of the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Elon Musk's social media company X says it will block its AI chatbot Grok from creating explicit images of real people after governments around the world launched investigations into the feature.
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There are no dragons, no maps and no internecine family trees in this Game of Thrones prequel about an underdog knight and his would-be squire. -
Thousands of employees whose contracts end this year will lose their jobs, FEMA managers said at personnel meetings this week. The cuts could hobble the nation's disaster agency.
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Winter Mix 2026 | Ballet Memphis
Ballet Memphis presents "Winter Mix," its annual repertory performance showcasing bold new works alongside compelling returning favorites, Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15, at Ballet Memphis’ studios in Overton Square.
TN Politics: Lawmakers consider the grocery tax, recall elections and stricter immigration laws
Some proposals, like getting rid of the state's grocery tax, have bipartisan support. Others are popular with MAGA.
Requiem for a Drum Major: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee presents "Requiem for a Drum Major: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.," featuring performances by two acclaimed jazz quartets, honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre season continues
The season continues after the holidays at the Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education with local music and theatre, as well as national Broadway tours.
The Barber of Seville | Opera Memphis
Opera Memphis presents one of the most beloved operas of all time, Gioachino Rossini’s "The Barber of Seville," on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember his fight against systemic racism, poverty, and inequality. Dr. King’s vision of economic justice remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime.
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center's upcoming 2025-26 season performances
Darel Snodgrass spoke with Kaleb Ritchie, general manager of the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis, about upcoming performances in the 2025–26 season.
Arts Agenda: Blues on Beale
Featured: The International Blues Challenge taking place on Beale Street; Jeffrey H. Jackson, Professor of History at Rhodes College and author, at Brooks Museum
Winter Embrace | A Solo Exhibition by Shameka Carter
Kacky Walton spoke with local visual artist and arts educator Shameka Carter about her first solo exhibition, "Winter Embrace," on view at the Memphis Botanic Garden now through Saturday, January 31.