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Fireball Spotted over Southeast US May Have Been Caused by Meteor, American Meteor Society Says

Business · United States

Fireball Spotted over Southeast US May Have Been Caused by Meteor, American Meteor Society Says

73% Center coverage: 172 sources

By Devon Sayers, Brandon Miller, Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — The American Meteor Society has received numerous reports of a fireball over the US Southeast on Thursday afternoon – reports that are logged on its website. “It looks to be a ‘daytime fireball’ that caused a sonic boom. This is usually indicative of a (meteor) dropping a fireball, but not always,” Mike Hankey, operations manager for the American Meteor Society, told CNN. The Federal Av…See the Story

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI: Report

DEI · Virginia

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI: Report

50% Center coverage: 124 sources

Hegseth announces USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed USNS Oscar V. Peterson

Pete Hegseth · United States

Hegseth announces USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed USNS Oscar V. Peterson

41% Center coverage: 82 sources

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed in honor of a decorated Navy chief petty officer.The fleet replenishment oiler will now be called the USNS Oscar V. Peterson, Hegseth announced, lauding the World War II veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. See the Story

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Ballad CEO, Griffith Warn of Senate Medicaid Proposal Impact

Low coverage from Right Sources

Ballad CEO, Griffith Warn of Senate Medicaid Proposal Impact

100% of Sources are High Factuality

2025 NBA Draft: Detroit Pistons Pick Tennessee Guard in Second Round

69% Center coverage: 13 sources

DETROIT — With their first offseason addition, the Detroit Pistons selected Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier with the No. 37 overall pick in Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft Thursday night.NBA · Detroit See the Story

Kenyan police clash with protesters as anger over bad governance and police brutality spreads

47% Center coverage: 74 sources

Thousands of protesters against police brutality and government corruption clashed with police in Nairobi, who hurled tear gas canisters and wielded batons, leaving several people injured, as demonstrations spread around the country.Kenya Politics · Kenya See the Story

Morley receives life in prison after being found guilty of missing man's murder

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jacob Morley, a man found guilty in 2022 for the murder of Cody Birchfield, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Birchfield’s body was discovered buried and hidden underneath Morley’s home in March 2022. Birchfield had previously been reported as missing. Morley was found guilty of Birchfield's murder on February 3. He was previously charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidenc…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

'Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem' to take over Grundy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GRUNDY, Va. (WJHL) - It's almost time for the return of the 4th annual 'Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem' festival. This year's event is slated for July 24-26 at 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road in Grundy, Virginia. A few highlights include mud bog blitzes, drag races, hill climb racing and more. Camping is still available, but spots are limited. More information on Mountain Mayhem can be found here. Billie Campbell sat down with our News Channel 11 team …Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

Kingsport Hosting Virtual Workshop for Comprehensive Plan Input

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced Friday it's hosting a virtual community workshop to gather input for its comprehensive plan. The workshop will provide residents with an overview of the planning process and an opportunity to view findings of current conditions, according to a news release from the City of Kingsport. “This plan will illustrate the community’s desired vision for the future, including strategies for housing…Kingsport · Kingsport See the Story

Dickenson County receives $2.09 million loan for Red Onion development

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Dickenson County received a $2,093,186 loan from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to help develop the Red Onion Industrial Site. According to a news release from the VCEDA, the loan will be used to finance site development, site grading, road construction and utilities installations and extensions. “This $2 million loan is a critical investment in the future of Dickenson County,” Dicken…Johnson City, Tennessee · Johnson City Read Article

'Rainbow Festival' to close out Pride Month in Johnson City

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Pride Community and Education Center is celebrating Pride Month before June comes to a close. In celebration, the group will host its 4th annual "Rainbow Festival" on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion at Founders Park. There is a minimum dollar donation for entry, but it's free for kids 12 and under. There will be live music, performances and beer sales on site with proceeds supporting the mission o…Pride Month · Johnson City Read Article

Mountain City planning commission member announces new job with Bitcoin mine proposers

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Mountain City planning commission meeting started with a bombshell announcement. RELATED: Bitcoin miner eyeing Mountain City for new location Residents remain opposed to the proposed 30-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility by Nevada-based CleanSpark, which would be constructed on 50 acres of land along Highway 421 and Rainbow Road. However, one person in particular, Jason Bryan, a planning commission member, a…Bitcoin · Johnson City See the Story

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