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These cities have designated Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day

These cities have designated Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that establishes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day throughout the state.

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

The price of crude oil continues to soar. Gas prices are high, again, and diesel fuel cost is causing truckers to sit some rigs.

Alcohol use dips for the first time since COVID pandemic, study finds

Alcohol use dips for the first time since COVID pandemic, study finds

Researchers from USC and Thomas Jefferson University found that alcohol use has dropped among adults in the U.S. Here's more on their study.

Chili’s to open dozens more US locations. See where it plans to expand

Chili’s to open dozens more US locations. See where it plans to expand

Chili’s plans to open as many as 20 to 30 new US restaurants a year through fiscal 2029 after five years of strong sales growth and rising customer visits.

Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Some states have streaks that have gone on for years. Others are fairly new. Here's every state's longest high school football winning streak.

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Buying a home in Nashville costs $18K more than the national average

Buying a home in Nashville costs $18K more than the national average

A new Redfin report shows Nashville residents need an income of $128,119 to afford a typical home in 2026. Here's why.

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Tennesseans have already spent more than $70 million on porn in 2026, study finds

Tennesseans have already spent more than $70 million on porn in 2026, study finds

Tennesseans have already spent more than $70 million on OnlyFans in 2026, according to a new study, with more than three months still left in the year.

'Live the way she did.' Newsom makes Dolly Parton Day official

'Live the way she did.' Newsom makes Dolly Parton Day official

California joins Ohio, counties in Texas and Tennessee and elsewhere in honoring the "Queen of Country" and philanthropist.

This state is getting its first Buc-ee's. See where else they're going

This state is getting its first Buc-ee's. See where else they're going

Plans for the first Buc-ee's in this Midwestern state just got approved. See where else the popular travel center is opening.

Popular mall retailer continues closing stores in 2026

Popular mall retailer continues closing stores in 2026

The department store's sales dip over the past year represents "a serious loss of market share," a retail expert said.

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war

California and Texas Implement New Regulations on Data Centers Amid Bipartisan Concerns

California and Texas Implement New Regulations on Data Centers Amid Bipartisan Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has signed a package of new laws regulating data centers, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt new permits for data center development. These actions reflect a rare bipartisan consensus on the need to address the environmental and economic impacts of the rapidly expanding data center industry. California's new laws mandate disclosure of electricity and water usage by data centers, remove environmental exemptions for these facilities, and aim to prevent rising energy costs for consumers. Governor Newsom stated that these measures ensure Californians are not burdened by the profits of data centers. In Texas, Governor Abbott's directive expands on a previous moratorium, requiring data centers to undergo audits by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to ensure they cover their own costs and protect the state's grid and water...