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National News

US military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on

Officials are poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-aid-us-pier-9414c4148285917f1c858b9590117a84?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Biden and Trump, trading barbs, agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two campaign debates, on June 27 hosted by CNN and on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC.

apnews.com/article/2024-election-presidential-debates-biden-trump-6b1d1dbb2ed61c7637041b23662d7da8?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

The jurors in Trump's hush money trial are getting a front row seat to history — most of the time

A gag order. Legal wrangling over witness testimony. Angry denouncements of the judge overseeing the case.

apnews.com/article/trump-jury-hush-money-81cc67ee293065cb35ee66f3dec15f25?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Conservative groups stand in way of governor’s private-school vouchers • Tennessee Lookout

Conservative groups like Tennessee Stands will continue to oppose a school voucher plan from Gov. Bill Lee, leaders say.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/05/16/conservative-groups-stand-in-way-of-governors-private-school-vouchers

Local News & Arts:

Heritage School: Basket Making

Join us for a basket making class with Cindy Mishtal! She will demonstrate how to make your own flower basket. Register below - $25 for members, #30 for nonmembe

www.livingheritagemuseum.org/2024/05/18/178164/heritage-school-basket-making

AUDITIONS: Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Jeff Kinney’s popular Wimpy Kid takes center stage as his diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. This audition is at The Arts Center, Arts council, Athens Arts Center, McMinn, East Tennessee, Athens TN, Athens Tennessee, Athens Area, Performing arts council, Athens TN theater, play, Athe

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/auditions-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-musical-2024

Morning Fax:

The Annual Dan Henry Antique Tractor Show is ready to take you back in time. Come appreciate vintage machinery from all over the southeast. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public. It is being hosted at Dooley Tractor Company 109 N. Congress Pkwy in Athens on THIS Saturday, May 18 from 8 am - 4 pm. 2 Dudes BBQ food truck will be on-site. For more info or to participate, contact Dan at (423) 506- 2699.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

May 15, 2024

All three of the nation’s major stock indexes hit record highs today after the latest data showed inflation cooling. Standard and Poor’s 500, more commonly known as the S&P 500, measures the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Today it was up 61 points, or 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite is weighted toward companies in the information technology sector. Today it was up 231 points, or 1.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, often just called the Dow, measures 30 prominent companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Today it was up 350 points, or 0.9%. The Dow has risen now for eight straight days, ending the day at 39,908, approaching 40,000.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/may-15-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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