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Under increasing financial stress, primary care practices across the U.S. are banding together in larger groups to negotiate more lucrative insurance contracts — and keep their clinical independence.
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Trump hails Iran successes but offers no end date, Lebanon wants talks with Israel, and two teens are charged in NYC attack attempt.
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President Trump says the U.S. is 'achieving major strides' in Iran but doesn't cite an endpoint.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks political consultant Sarah Longwell about President Trump's focus on Iran.
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Politicians in North Carolina are hopeful new leadership at the Department of Homeland Security will result in finally getting FEMA recovery funding that's been delayed by Kristi Noem.
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Tennessee GOP Rep says Muslims 'don't belong in American society'
Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans.
GPAC's Upcoming Events and Performances
Darel Snodgrass spoke with Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) director of programming, Emily Hefley, about upcoming events, including the final "Peanut Butter & Jam" kids’ program of the season, featuring IRIS Collective.
Spring Concert Day | Memphis Youth Symphony Program
Kacky Walton was joined by Jenny Davis, executive director of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP), to talk about "Spring Concert Day," a full day of musical performances on Sunday, March 8, at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
Women in the Arts 2026 | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The sixth annual "Women in the Arts" event at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens brings together women of all ages for a day of performances, demonstrations, classes, and conversations ranging from personal storytelling to championing gender equality.
TN Politics: Credit where credit is due, the Task Force is working
Recent crime statistics show major Memphis crime has been nearly halved since a year ago. Is it sustainable?
Plant Parties | Memphis Botanic Garden
Carlee Zamora, adult education coordinator at the Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Kacky Walton to talk about a series of hands-on gardening events.
A government isn't the same as its people
As war unfolds between our nation and Iran, the Iranian regime has been brutal to its people, and harmful to the United States.
Protecting What Lies Beneath: Safeguarding Memphis’s Drinking Water
During National Groundwater Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the vital work of Protect Our Aquifer, for whom we manage a fund at the Community Foundation.
Snow stole the show, but Memphis theaters want ya back
Opera Memphis and the Orpheum were among Memphis arts organizations forced to cancel performances in January. They're counting on audiences to get back in the "spring" of things.
Tropical Fusion blends classic and modern Latin sounds in upcoming concert
Kacky Walton spoke with Christy Barzizza, executive director of Creative Aging Mid-South, and Valentina Henao of the band Tropical Fusion about the group’s upcoming performance in the organization’s Concert Series on Wednesday, April 8, at the Kroc Center.