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President Trump announced this week that the U.S. will be imposing the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran.
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Miad Maleki, a former Treasury official who designed pressure campaigns for Iran, about the potential effectiveness of President Trump's pivot to "economic warfare."
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The FBI says it used a sting operation as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier. -
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University premiers a revival of Eugène Ionesco's landmark play, "Rhinoceros." NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to director Diane Paulus and actor John Turturro.
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Schools announce closures and delays following weekend storms
Schools across the region are announcing closures and schedule changes for Monday as communities continue to recover from widespread power outages and damage caused by Saturday’s severe storm.
Thousands remain without power as MLGW continues storm recovery
On Saturday evening, severe storms caused power outages across Memphis and Shelby County. MLGW warns customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery, with most power expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
Mean Girls: The Musical | Playhouse on the Square
"Mean Girls: The Musical" brings Tina Fey's comedy to the Playhouse on the Square stage, now through September 13.
Body cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.
MLGW warns of multi-day power restoration after severe storms
Severe storms with straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph caused widespread power outages in Memphis and Shelby County on Saturday evening. Doug McGowen, President and CEO of MLGW, advises customers to prepare for a multi-day recovery. The majority of power is expected to be restored by Thursday evening.
TN Politics: As communities push back against data centers, some politicians push ahead
Local moratoriums on new data center builds could become a problem for lawmakers who want more of them in Tennessee.
Swingtime Explosion Big Band returns to Creative Aging Mid-South's Concert Series
Creative Aging Mid-South welcomes back Swingtime Explosion Big Band to its Concert Series for a performance on Wednesday, September 23, at the Kroc Center.
Building Black Generational Wealth
Generational wealth isn't just about money. It's about what we pass down—the assets, yes, but also the values, the wisdom, and the spirit of giving that shapes who our families and communities become.