VOL. 45 | NO. 39 | Friday, September 24, 2021 LONDON (AP) — British energy firms are rationing supplies of gasoline and closing some petrol pumps — the latest in a string of shortages that have seen McDonald’s take milkshakes off the menu, KFC run short of chicken and gaps appear on supermarket shelves. A… Continue reading Drive for Britain! UK scrambles for truckers amid supply woe
US court revives suit against Facebook over TV host’s image
Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 39 | Friday, September 24, 2021 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court has revived a Philadelphia newscaster’s lawsuit against Facebook over the unauthorized use of her image in advertisements for dating sites and sex-related products that ran on the site. A divided panel concluded that Facebook is… Continue reading US court revives suit against Facebook over TV host’s image
What to know: Downtown Nashville developers pitch new plan for beleaguered Second Avenue
The Christmas Day bomb attack that wrecked a historic downtown block presented opportunities for developers and community leaders to make long-desired changes on the riverfront. On Thursday, Hotel Management and Development Co. pitched a redesign of their four badly damaged properties: 170, 172, 174 and 176 Second Ave. It includes a new pedestrian walkway connecting downtown riverfront streets and rooftop amenity… Continue reading What to know: Downtown Nashville developers pitch new plan for beleaguered Second Avenue
California first to set quota limits for retailers like Amazon
Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 39 | Friday, September 24, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on Wednesday became the first state to bar mega-retailers from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas that interfere with bathroom and rest breaks under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that grew from Amazon’s drive… Continue reading California first to set quota limits for retailers like Amazon
Morning Source: JT Hodges – Williamson Source
Morning SourceGuest: JT Hodges Originally Aired: September 21, 2021 Morning Source with Donna Vissman talks with Leipers Fork resident J.T. Hodges. who will perform at Pilgrimage Festival this Saturday, Sept 25. The singer/songwriter will open the Shady Grove stage at 11:40am with a few new songs he’s been working on and a familiar song, Sandman, which… Continue reading Morning Source: JT Hodges – Williamson Source
Probe of Southern Baptist sex abuse response moves forward
VOL. 45 | NO. 38 | Friday, September 17, 2021 NASHVILLE (AP) — The Rev. Marshall Blalock feels the weight of his new responsibility. The South Carolina pastor serves as vice chair of a recently formed Southern Baptist Convention task force charged with overseeing an investigation into how a top denominational committee handled sex abuse… Continue reading Probe of Southern Baptist sex abuse response moves forward
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push
VOL. 45 | NO. 38 | Friday, September 17, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats can’t use their $3.5 trillion package bolstering social and climate programs for their plan to give millions of immigrants a chance to become citizens, the Senate’s parliamentarian said, a crushing blow to what was the party’s clearest pathway in years to… Continue reading Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push
China keeps virus at bay at high cost ahead of Olympics
VOL. 45 | NO. 38 | Friday, September 17, 2021 BEIJING (AP) — The Beizhong International Travel Agency in the eastern city of Tianjin has had only one customer since coronavirus outbreaks that began in July prompted Chinese leaders to renew city lockdowns and travel controls. Most of China is virus-free, but the abrupt, severe… Continue reading China keeps virus at bay at high cost ahead of Olympics
Steven M. Sipple: Golf, cigars and stories: NU, OU greats make time to toast ‘respectful’ rivalry
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Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally won’t be charged
Home > Article VOL. 45 | NO. 38 | Friday, September 17, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal law enforcement officer was arrested carrying a gun at Saturday’s rally at the U.S. Capitol billed to support the suspects charged in January’s insurrection but will not be prosecuted. The 27-year-old New Jersey man is an officer… Continue reading Federal officer arrested at Capitol rally won’t be charged