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Inside the race to restore Tennessee’s native grasslands, before it’s too late
WUOT - Tennessee
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July 16, 2025
When people visit Tennessee for the first time, they are likely to notice the trees. Over half of the state – 14 million acres – is made up of forests, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Many of these forests are akin to those...
Ike Anand Named CEO Of Fundraising Arm Of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
India West
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July 16, 2025
India-West Staff Reporter MEMPHIS, TN –The Board of Directors of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has appointed Ike Anand as its new president...
Loss of $4M grant threatens HIV prevention efforts in Tennessee
Tennessee Lookout
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July 16, 2025
This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis. Healthcare providers across Tennessee are scrambling to find new funding for HIV prevention following the loss of a critical federal grant. Tennessee lost...
UT Health Science Center College Of Medicine-Chattanooga Promotes Faculty
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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July 16, 2025
As of July 1, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga has promoted seven faculty members. Each year the UT Health Science Center College of Medicine conducts a rigorous review of faculty accomplishments to...
The evolution of branch banking in Tennessee and beyond
The Leaf Chronicle - Tennessee
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Banks large and small are focused on earning loyalty from younger, tech-focused consumers. To do it, banks are finding a new balance between modern financial centers and technology investments. But there's still an important place for physical...
Public and Private Transportation Initiatives Help Vulnerable Tennessee Mothers
Discourse Magazine
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The real pregnancy crisis. Many pregnant women and new moms, especially in rural areas, lack access to transportation that is necessary for prenatal and postpartum care. Image Credit: Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images Since the Supreme Court’s...
Memphis Light, Gas and Water deploys private 5G for grid modernisation
Computer Weekly
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July 15, 2025
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), the largest three-service municipal utility in the US, is to deploy a private 5G wireless network. The project positions MLGW as the first municipal utility in the US to implement full-scale standalone 5G to...
New head brewer at The Tap mixes science with brewing for new twists
The Herald Times - Indiana
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Chris Paumi, former biochemistry professor and brewery owner, is the new head brewer at The Tap Brewery in Bloomington. He plans to expand and modernize The Tap's beer selection, including hazy IPAs, fruit beers, and bourbon-barrel aged styles....
Hundreds of native bees have been found in Kentucky. Researchers say we still have a lot to learn
WKYU - Kentucky
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July 16, 2025
The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves is on a quest to catalog and understand the native bee population in the state. So far, through archival searches and extensive field surveys, they have identified hundreds of bee species native to the state...
Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 15
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
On Tuesday, fans will see the Golden State Warriors vs the Memphis Grizzlies bout in Las Vegas. The Warriors look to continue their win streak after their 103-93 victory against the Miami Heat on Monday. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, also hope...
Memphis declares itself ‘Entrepreneurship City’ — what that means for small businesses
Tri-State Defender - Tennessee
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July 13, 2025
Recent headlines about June’s Small Business Expo focused on $25,000 forgivable loans for small businesses — and rightly so. Sponsored by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County (EDGE), the event praised and showcased...
Congressional candidate Taylor: Weather modification 'isn't science fiction. It's documented history'
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
Kandiss Taylor, a congressional candidate from Georgia, said that weather modification has a long and well-documented history in the United States. She urged the public to acknowledge ongoing programs, making her statement on the social media...
Insights from our Board and Panel Associate Scheme
UK Research and Innovation
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July 16, 2025
The UK’s biomedical research landscape thrives on innovation, diversity, and collaboration. While the route to shaping research funding can be unclear for many, researchers from under-represented backgrounds often face added barriers in navigating...
TU, University of Memphis Sign Landmark Academic Agreement
Liberian Observer
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Harper, Maryland County – William V.S. Tubman University (TU) has signed a landmark academic agreement with the University of Memphis, marking a major step in the Liberian university’s push for global academic integration. The Memorandum of...
HPU Students Conduct Compelling Summer Research with Faculty
Yes Weekly - North Carolina
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HIGH POINT, N.C., July 14, 2025 – High Point University’s labs are buzzing during the summer with students and faculty collaborating on innovative research through three unique programs. Students from every academic school are participating in...
LG-GM venture to produce low-cost LFP batteries at Tennessee plant in 2027
Korea Herald
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July 15, 2025
Ultium Cells pivots to LFP batteries to cut EV costs, expand portfolio Ultium Cells, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, has decided to upgrade its battery cell manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to produce...
Is your neighborhood hot? Root Nashville is offering free trees to cool the city
WPLN - Tennessee
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July 14, 2025
Courtesy Cumberland River CompactThe Root Nashville campaign has planted more than 50,000 trees since 2018. Walk down a typical neighborhood street in Nashville. The path is shaded by trees. But then the leafy protection splits open, allowing...
How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers during 2024?
Volunteer State News - Tennessee
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July 14, 2025
Cummins, Inc. Manufacturing 718 97.4% 2.6% UT Battelle ORNL, LLC Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 231 99.6% 0.4% St. Jude Children S Research Hospital Health Care and Social Assistance 228 99.6% 0.4% UBS Business Solutions US, LLC...
Learn the latest research at Row Crop Field Days July 30 and Aug. 1
St. Clair News Aegis - Alabama
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July 14, 2025
Published 3:41 pm Monday, July 14, 2025 By Katie Nichols, Alabama Cooperative Extension System Research is happening year-round through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station system. Row crop farmers can learn real-world applications of this...
GM, LG Energy Solutions to make cheaper EV batteries at Tennessee site
GMToday - Wisconsin
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New, cheaper batteries for electric vehicles will be made in Tennessee as part of a partnership between General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution, the companies said Monday. Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between GM and LGES, plans to upgrade...