Capital and largest city of Tennessee, a growing transport and cultural hub on the Cumberland River.
Fenway Sports Group has received an approach from a consortium led by Amit Bhatia that has offered to buy a strategic minority stake in Liverpool. Reports have said Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the group and the bid would value the club at roughly a34.5bn-a36bn; talks are at an early stage.
Dalton Eatherly has been charged with attempted murder, firing a weapon during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after a courthouse confrontation in Clarksville. He claims self-defence while a second man remains hospitalized. Eatherly has a history of livestreaming racist content.
Starbucks has announced further corporate layoffs and office consolidations as part of its ongoing turnaround, with about 300 US support roles being eliminated and international support reviewed. The company expects roughly $400 million in restructuring charges, including $120 million in severance, and notes that store operations are unaffected.
NFL owners have awarded Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl to be played at the city’s new $2.1 billion enclosed stadium, with planning already underway as the city hosts major events and prepares for stadium completion in 2027.
A U.S. judge has dismissed a prohibition against vindictive prosecution in the Abrego Garcia case, ruling that the government’s actions were tainted by timing and public statements around deportation. The ruling follows a 2025 deportation to El Salvador and a 2026 criminal case that was later dropped while investigations cited potential vindictive motives.
Independent, author-owned bookstores have expanded in the U.S., with a surge in ABA membership and ventures from Patchett, Erdrich, Groff and Straub. Stores range from Birchbark in Minneapolis to An Unlikely Story in Plainville, reflecting a broader mission beyond selling books.
A wave of author-owned bookstores across the U.S. is reshaping independent bookselling. Notable spaces founded by Judy Blume, Louise Erdrich, Lauren Groff, Jeff Kinney and George R.R. Martin are expanding in Brooklyn, Minnesota, Florida, Massachusetts and New Mexico, offering community hubs beyond Amazon-dominated retail.
A wave of local and state actions is shaping the data-center boom. New rules aim to curb power use, water consumption and cost pressures, while critics warn of overreach and uneven economic impacts.
The expansion of AI data centers is meeting increasing resistance from communities, with regulators considering moratoriums and bans while tech giants defend efficiency gains and transparency. New disclosures show progress toward water-use goals, but concerns about environmental impact persist.
Japan’s World Cup campaign is evolving: Endo has withdrawn due to injury and announced retirement; Kamada has shifted to a defensive midfield role under Oliver Glasner, with captaincy moving to Ko Itakura. Japan opens Group F against the Netherlands amid coaching and lineup changes.
Solar generation has surpassed coal in the US grid, led by rooftop and utility-scale projects, signaling a growing dominance of renewables. The Energy Information Administration data show renewables outpacing coal in total power delivery, with solar near the gap but not yet yearly total. The trend continues as demand climbs and permitting hurdles persist.
The Maple Leafs have signed Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract, moving him from Florida where he helped the Panthers reach multiple finals. Florida has traded for Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid to bolster their crease, setting up a new goaltending tandem.
A heat dome has driven record electricity demand across the eastern United States. Officials warn temperatures will stay high this week and the grid faces stress as cooling needs rise. Cooling centers expand and energy-use guidance is issued to prevent outages.
Former Titans star Chris Johnson has revealed he has ALS, diagnosed in 2025. He says he chose to fight, using a speech device, and is sharing his journey publicly. The announcement comes after his successful NFL career, including a 2,006-yard season in 2009.
Swift and Kelce have donated a total of $26 million to 20 charities across the United States ahead of their reported Madison Square Garden wedding, including groups in New York, Kansas City, Nashville and Rhode Island. The gifts span food banks, hospitals, education and animal charities, with national organizations also receiving support. The wedding at MSG is reportedly planned for Friday, with security and venue setups underway.
Two National Guard members opened fire during a Memphis pursuit, killing Tyrin Johnson, 20. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the shooting as officials call for transparency while debates over federal task force deployments continue.
Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service on its own app in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, ending exclusive rides with Uber in those markets. Uber confirms the contract will run through May 2028, while exploring non-Waymo AVs on its platform. Tensions between the companies have risen ahead of broader AV regulation debates.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a five-year contract extension, tying him to Anfield until 2031. The Hungary captain has been pivotal since joining in 2023, scoring 13 goals and 12 assists last season and is viewed as a future leader as the club plans for sustained success.
Spain’s 2010 World Cup winner Capdevila cannot attend the Sunday final in New Jersey after his ESTA was denied. He has urged aid from officials via X. The issue stems from a Tehran exhibition a decade ago, shadowing travel rules ahead of the World Cup.
A 15-year-old plaintiff known as R.K.C. has withdrawn his claims against Meta over alleged social media addiction, days before a Los Angeles trial was due to start. He had earlier settled with YouTube, TikTok and reached a tentative deal with Snap. Meta says he received no payment and calls the suits baseless.