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The Boring Company has officially began drilling a tunnel between downtown and the airport. City officials and residents remain unclear about the potential impact to Nashville’s underground environment, the company’s plans for extreme weather, and the supposed public benefit of the tunnel.
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Gov. Andy Beshear dismissed an attempt by lawmakers to expand the Kentucky Public Service Commission without the governor's input.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was not shown any warrant when she was arrested this week, according to court documents filed by her attorney.
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, Murray State University Cinema International is screening “Fight Like Hell: The Testimony of Mother Jones,” a one-take film where the historical figure directly addresses the camera.
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The psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms appears to have a powerful effect on people trying to stop smoking.
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