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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. -
Iran opens select ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but most oil and gas tankers are stalled as regional attacks escalate, with Gulf countries facing daily missile and drone strikes.
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NPR's Leila Fadel asks John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser and a long-time advocate of regime change in Iran, whether that goal is being met in the war.
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The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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An end to birthright citizenship would mean a new layer of bureaucracy for all babies born in the U.S. and could cause delays for health insurance and other benefits.
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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.
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Summer camps ahead as BPACC season comes to a close
The regular season is winding down at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC), but summer theatre camp registration is just around the corner.
Work begins on $6M Greenbelt Landing expansion in Memphis
Construction is underway on a $6 million expansion of Greenbelt Landing at Mud Island, adding riverboat docking and upgrading park infrastructure to improve access to the Mississippi River.
Emily Yellin discusses "Nonviolent and the Legacy of James Lawson Jr." at Novel
Journalist and author Emily Yellin joined Kacky Walton to discuss "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation and Love," her collaborative work with the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., ahead of a conversation with Rev. Earle J. Fisher at Novel bookstore on April 1.
TSC’s annual Children’s Literacy Gala returns with Mandy Gonzalez
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) presents its annual "Children's Literacy Gala" on Saturday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the TSC headquarters at 7950 Trinity Road.
How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated. There are currently bills moving through the Tennessee state legislature that propose tracking K-12 students' legal status.
Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon discuss their film 'Natchez'
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with filmmakers Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon about their new film, "Natchez," about the Mississippi town's antebellum tourism industry.