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New books this week: unconventional novels and an oral history of Hiroshima, Nagasaki An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.

An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.
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Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator Gov. Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve Monday amid uncertainty about whether the implantable defibrillator will shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect.

Gov. Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve Monday amid uncertainty about whether the implantable defibrillator will shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell' Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.

The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Trump's nominees, calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Schumer can "GO TO HELL!"

WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City is committing $50,000 from its existing bail fund to pay bail for at least 30 people currently incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail.

Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City is committing $50,000 from its existing bail fund to pay bail for at least 30 people currently incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail.
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Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't have jurisdiction over the caller's case, employees say.

Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't have jurisdiction over the caller's case, employees say.

WKNO Newsletter | 8/5/25 Videos of emaciated hostages in Gaza raise pressure on Israel for a ceasefire

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1️⃣ Pressure on Israel for a ceasefire
2️⃣ Author dives into the relationship between Elvis and his manager
3️⃣ As Trump's tariffs take shape, is America really winning?
4️⃣ MSO opens its 74th season this fall
5️⃣ What's the deal with electrolyte drinks?

TN Politics: Leave Cellphones Off That Back-to-School List Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups.

Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups.

Researchers find that songbirds sometimes get 'divorced' A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons.

A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons.

Giving is an act of faith Yesterday was giving day at Church Health.

Life Matters with Dr. Scott Morris | Giving is an act of faith

WKNO Daily Newscast | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City is committing $50,000 from its existing bail fund to pay bail for at least 30 people currently incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail.

Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City is committing $50,000 from its existing bail fund to pay bail for at least 30 people currently incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail.
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Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

BTH: New Midtown Mixed-Use Project Will Blend Faith, Health, Housing & Retail This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, President and CEO of Crosstown Concourse, Todd Richardson, Associate Vice President of Meharry’s Office of Memphis Programs, Dr. Stephanie Sweet,…

Behind the Headlines | Guests discuss transforming church-owned land into a mixed-use space for worship, housing, healthcare, and retail.

Y'all, we need to talk about 'y'all' The word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.

The word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, August 4, 2025 Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm after the Tennessee Building Commission voted to gift a no-rent lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.

Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm after the Tennessee Building Commission voted to gift a no-rent lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.

Videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas.

New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas.

Dan Conaway’s Memoir and Meaningful Gift to Public Radio Dan Conaway, a lifelong Memphian known for his work in advertising, public relations, and his regular column in The Daily Memphian, recently made an extraordinary gesture in support of public…

🎙️ Checking on the Arts | Dan Conaway, known for his work in advertising, public relations, and his column in The Daily Memphian, recently made a gesture in support of public broadcasting.

Darel speaks with Conaway about that effort and his latest book.

WKNO Daily Newscast | Monday, August 4, 2025 Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm after the Tennessee Building Commission voted to gift a no-rent lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.

Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm after the Tennessee Building Commission voted to gift a no-rent lease to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.

Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ acceptance Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U.S. But his journey to the priesthood took him by surprise after a chance encounter with a documentary.

Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U.S. But his journey to the priesthood took him by surprise after a chance encounter with a documentary.

Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.

The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.

New Social Gaming Experience Comes to Overton Square At Game Nite Lounge, groups can try different original games in unique rooms made for relaxing and fun.

At Game Nite Lounge, groups can try different original games in unique rooms made for relaxing and fun.

'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.

The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz.

The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz.

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell' Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.

The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Trump's nominees, calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Schumer can "GO TO HELL!"

Have a surplus of summer squash? This is the time of summer when zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant are in abundance.

🍴 The Weekly Dish with Jennifer Chandler | This is the time of summer when zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant are in abundance. Enjoy this surplus of late summer produce in a Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.

There's magic at work in this new batch of books We don't just mean literary sorcery by which words summon worlds for readers, but also literal, honest-to-goodness magic: angels, conjurers, otherworldly attractions and dances of mysterious power.

A new batch of books this week includes 'The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic' by Lindsey Stewart.

Stewart is a philosopher and professor at the University of Memphis.

Has the Billboard Hot 100 caught the Holy Ghost? Brittany dives into the economy behind Christian contemporary music

Brittany dives into the economy behind Christian contemporary music.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Launch The Memphis Symphony Orchestra opens its 74th season this fall, which also marks the 10th anniversary of Robert Moody’s tenure as Music Director.

🎙 Checking on the Arts | Memphis Symphony Orchestra opens its 74th season this fall, which also marks the 10th anniversary of Robert Moody’s tenure as Music Director.

Maestro Moody speaks about his decade with the orchestra and the exciting concerts planned for the upcoming season.

Traditions of Philanthropy: Giving as Civic Engagement American philanthropy has continued to evolve since our nation’s founding, with Giving as Relief, Improvement, and Social Reform being the most prevalent and sustained traditions of donating.

Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Traditions of Philanthropy: Giving as Civic Engagement