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AI Data Centers’ Water Consumption Breaks 264 Billion Gallons in 2025 as Devastating Drought Hits Nearly 63% of U.S.

Americans across multiple states are being urged to conserve water as drought conditions intensify, reservoirs shrink, and utilities issue increasingly urgent warnings. At the same time, a different kind of consumer is quietly demanding unprecedented amounts of water: artificial intelligence.

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Tennessee woman raises $150,000 for 85-year-old theater worker she had never met, says 'didn't even know her name, just decided...'

An 85-year-old movie theater worker in Tennessee received a massive outpouring of support. A viral video of her working a demanding shift inspired thousands to donate nearly $150,000. The fundraiser aimed to help her retire comfortably. The employee expressed deep gratitude for the unexpected generosity. Her decision to retire remains…

The Economic Times

Zoh Amba: Eyes Full review – raw, rugged country rock also has real tenderness

Better known as a formidable free jazz saxophonist, these thrashing songs about the artist’s Tennessee childhood home share a similar genre-pushing intensity

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Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

Tennessee set out to execute Tony Carruthers on May 21, 2026, but he lived to tell about it.

The Conversation

New details surface as ChudTheBuilder’s release bid stalls despite Alex Rosen offering $100,000 toward bond

Dalton Eatherly, known as ChudTheBuilder, remains jailed after a Tennessee judge refused to lower his $1 million bond. YouTuber Alex Rosen offered $100,000 toward the bond, but Judge William Goodman III kept existing restrictions. Eatherly also faces separate charges in Nashville. The main case stems from a May 13 courthouse…

The Times of India

The GOP push to ‘love thy neighbor’

When Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles posted Tuesday that “homosexuality has no place in America,” it wasn’t the first time he declared a certain group of people didn’t belong in the U.S. The difference this time: His fellow Republicans called him out, publicly. “Saying that homosexuals have no place in America…

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Bride speaks out after drowning incident at wedding reception that nearly killed her

The Tennessee-based newlywed said she was ‘not thinking clearly’ when taking part in the viral tradition

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‘Homosexuality has no place in America’: Tennessee Republican in damage control after his account posts homophobic message, blames comms team

"The post was stupid, hurtful and a complete distraction from my America First focus."

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Tennessee enacts bill changing voter restoration requirements for individuals convicted of a felony, 10 other election bills in 2026 regular session

The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its regular legislative session on April 23 after sending 11 election-related bills to Gov. Bill Lee (R), who signed the final ones on May 22.

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Pat Forde: It’s Texas Tech vs. Everybody—Just How the Red Raiders Like It

Fueled by ambitious money and a willingness to challenge the status quo, Tech has become the epicenter of college sports’ storylines.

Sports Illustrated

‘They want the country to be what it was in 1776’: anger in Memphis after Republicans redraw voting maps

Tennessee Republicans eliminated the state’s one Democratic, Black-majority congressional district after the supreme court gutted part of the Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

Pentagon UFO Files Release: Pastors Warn Secret Files Detail 'Demonic Entities'

Religious leaders in Tennessee discuss the spiritual implications of upcoming UFO disclosures, warning followers of potential demonic influences rather than extraterrestrial visitors.

International Business Times UK

Tennessee tried to whitewash "Roots"

The attack on Alex Haley’s landmark work is part of a sweeping assault on Black history

Salon

Four Republicans compete for Tennessee's open 6th District as incumbent runs for governor

Natisha Brooks (R), Johnny Garrett (R), Jon Henry (R), and Van Hilleary (R) are running in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. As of May 2026, Garrett and Hilleary led in fundraising and local media attention.

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Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign

Exclusive: community observers claim agents have tailed cars, surveilled homes and even ‘falsely arrested’ someone

The Independent UK

Move aside Buc-ee’s: Dolly Parton set to launch travel center where you can buy BBQ, coffee and merch

“I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a bus,” Parton said

Ballotpedia

Tennessee Enacts REINS-style bill, the second REINS state in 2026

On May 19, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1913 into law. The bill introduces a REINS-style requirement for agency rulemaking, under which the legislature must approve of proposed rules exceeding a cost threshold. The bill also requires rulemaking agencies to seek feedback from trade organizations that would be…

The Mary Sue

Chattanooga Man is Rebelling Against His City By Keeping His Lawn Untrimmed on Earth Day

Lawns aren’t mandatory in all residential properties, but when the city requires a certain layout, the costs become difficult to upkeep. Jonjon (@jonjon.jpg) on TikTok from Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been forced to maintain a lawn for his home. Now that it’s sprawling out of control, his city has issued a…

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Families furious after Tennessee school pushes ahead with graduation while students ‘get drowned’ in torrential downpour

Two Tennessee high schools went ahead with outdoor graduation ceremonies despite the terrible weather.

International Business Times UK

Is Jake Lang In Jail? Court Outburst Led To Handcuffs And Naked Shower Guard Scandal

Jake Lang, a conservative influencer, is held in solitary confinement in Tennessee, sparking allegations of mistreatment and rights violations.

The Guardian - US

Tennessee’s attempt to execute Tony Carruthers failed. It must not try again

Carruthers’ court case was fraught with problems. A second execution attempt would be the kind of cruelty no decent society should countenance

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‘Parents of the year’: Shirtless Tennessee father charges cameraman as his little girl screams, the internet responds accordingly

Every child’s nightmare.

The Independent UK

A timeline of key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a focal point in the debate over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies

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Tennessee Retirees Face New In-Home Caregiver Contract Rules Designed to Protect Finances

More retirees across Tennessee are choosing to age at home instead of moving into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. While staying at home often...

The Independent UK

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported

A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Tennessee has been dismissed without a trial

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