Tue
Nov 12 2024
01:10 pm

In a campaign video, Trump said he wants states -- not the federal government -- to have control over schools.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dismantling-department-education-trumps-plan-schools-term/story?id=115579646

Starting Tuesday, anyone in LA will be able to use the Waymo One app to hail a self-driving robotaxi throughout nearly 80 square miles of Los Angeles County, the company said. That includes the 300,000 Angelenos who have been on Waymo’s waitlist.

Waymo opens robotaxis to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet

“If Republicans end up winning the House, in addition to the Senate and White House, having a GOP sweep, I think the odds are less than 5% they get extended,” said Meekins, who was a senior HHS official in Trump’s first term. Even Democratic control of the House likely won’t save the subsidies, he added.

“If Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency, then we might see a repeat of 2017,” she said.

Millions at risk of losing health insurance after Trump's victory

"will still be available"

Can they clarify that with some details?

"Free downtown parking --nights and weekends-- will still be available

The study, which used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, revealed that Tennesseans spent approximately 15% of their monthly income on groceries alone in 2023, which is higher than the national average of 13%.

How much are Tennesseans spending monthly on groceries? Study shows it’s more than the national average

Wed
Oct 30 2024
02:30 pm

“Insurance companies are seeing these, and they’re raising prices for all drivers, not just the predominant offenders of these crashes. It’s an unfortunate reality for all drivers,” said Gardner.

What’s behind Tennessee’s spike in car insurance rates

The city then worked with firms that gave preliminary engineering services and made recommendations for a new bicycle and pedestrian connection. Those recommendations culminated in a proposal to build an underpass for bicycles and pedestrians, running under railroad tracks from Clinch Avenue to Metron Center Way, according to the proposed agreement.

It also said crews would then extend a greenway from the tunnel to an existing tunnel at Tyson Park, connecting the Fort Sanders neighborhood at Clinch Avenue to the Third Creek Greenway in Tyson Park.

Knoxville City Council passes $6.7 million proposal to connect Fort Sanders neighborhood with Tyson Park

Legacy Parks Foundation announced they have acquired three islands bordering Seven Islands State Birding Park along the French Broad River. This purchase completes the protection of all the islands related to the state park, according to a release.

Three islands acquired on the French Broad River by Legacy Parks Foundation

Legacy Parks Foundation

Mon
Oct 14 2024
07:33 am

Rumors and misleading information can spread quickly after any disaster. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we have seen many rumors that have the potential to seriously hamper storm response efforts or prevent people from getting assistance quickly.

Hurricane Rumor Response

Roads will be closed temporarily from Friday nights at 6 p.m. to Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Those closures include Market Street between Clinch and Union Avenue and Union Avenue between Walnut and Gay Street.

City of Knoxville opening pedestrian zone in downtown

Jacob Ingram told the Knoxville News Sentinel that flash flood warnings were issued while the workers were at the plant and as they watched floodwaters rise in the parking lot. That is when workers should have been evacuated, but instead supervisors told them to move their cars, he said.

“We asked them if we should evacuate, and they told us not yet, it wasn’t bad enough," he told the newspaper. “And by the time it was bad enough, it was too late unless you had a four-wheel-drive.”

Grief and anger mix as Tennessee plastic plant survivors say permission to leave came too late

Tue
Oct 1 2024
11:02 pm

Spyro Gyra put on a good show tonight at the Bijou. 50 years and counting as a band. Third time I have seen them. Enjoyed every show.

Tue
Oct 1 2024
03:13 pm

Starting in 2025, all Medicare [drug] plans will include a $2,000 cap on what you pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs covered by your plan. If your out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs reaches $2,000 (including certain payments made on your behalf, like through the Extra Help program), you’ll automatically get “catastrophic coverage.” That means you won’t have to pay out-of-pocket for covered Part D drugs for the rest of the calendar year.

$2,000 cap on what you pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Doctors are paid a flat rate for each application file they review. How much they earn depends on how fast they work.

Denied: How some Tennessee doctors earn big money denying disability claims

Disability Benefits: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Sat
Sep 28 2024
09:26 pm

Intercity buses carry an estimated 60 million people annually — twice the number of people who take Amtrak every year — but companies have cut service and closed terminals in recent decades.

America’s Greyhound bus stations are disappearing

Doesn't come thru our area but step in right direction

Map Shows New 'Floridian' Train Route From Chicago to Miami

"The goal is to have one continuous greenway for play, pedestrian and bicycling and that still hasn't been completed," Smith said.

South Knoxville's 'mid-river' waterfront expected to see more changes, increase in accessibility

“That's what has us in an outrage. We don't mind two houses per acre," she said. "What's currently here is one house per two acres. We would take a bump up from there because we’re interested in compromise. But when they’re proposing four and five houses per acre, it's just not consistent with the character of our community.”
Close encouraged other residents to get in contact with their county commissioner prior to the October meeting.

In unusual move, commissioner asks to rezone properties in South Knox Co.

According to The Literacy Project, 45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level. New data also shows one out of every two adults cannot read a book written at an eighth-grade level.

New data shows number of adults who can't read has grown in the U.S.

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