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Meta AI data collection plan may clash with EU rules

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:55:23 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity is drawing fresh scrutiny after internal documents suggested the project may capture data from non-U.S. workers, potentially creating new privacy challenges in Europe.

The initiative, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is part of Chief Executive Officer Mark

Haslams earmark $130M to Tennessee, business school

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:25:07 GMT

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Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have made a record $130 million 'investment' in the University of Tennessee, the school announced Thursday.

Despite the Haslams' investments in the Browns and other sports franchises, this funding is not directed toward the Volunteers' athletic programs.

Instead, a university news release said the donation 'will bolste

"No one involved in hard disk theft case will be spared": Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:53 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 4 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister Nirmal Kumar announced on Thursday that multiple hard disks have gone missing from the Secretariat, prompting both police and vigilance departments to launch formal investigations into the breach.

The minister stated that 'no one involved in the hard disk theft case will be spared.'

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat i

Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:55:12 GMT

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Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastryzny stayed off the injured list for just three days as the Brewers placed him on the 15-day IL on Wednesday because of a left trapezius strain.

The move was retroactive to Sunday, the same day the 34-year-old was activated from the 60-day injured list after straining his left shoul

Report: Leafs interviewing Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have conducted virtual interviews with 15 candidates in their far-reaching search for a new head coach, including Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette.

Details of the ongoing quest to replace Craig Berube were first reported by Sportsnet on Wednesday's edition of '32 Thoughts: The Podcast.'

Roy, 60, was fired as head coach of the

"Completely false": AIADMK's KP Munusamy rubbishes claims of TN CM Vijay seeking meeting with EPS

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:31:16 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 3 (ANI): Taking a sharp swipe at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, AIADMK Deputy General Secretary KP Munusamy on Wednesday categorically dismissed rumours that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief had sought an appointment with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a new AIADMK office here, Munusamy refuted recent c

Blades Brown, 19, joins PGA Tour as special temporary member

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:55:20 GMT

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Blades Brown has accepted a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour and is eligible to receive unlimited sponsor exemptions for the remainder of the season through the FedExCup Fall standings.

Non-members are limited to seven exemptions.

Brown, 19, benefited from a tie for 14th place at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson last month. The Nashville native has 26

Predators tab Avalanche's Chris MacFarland as president, GM

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:25:09 GMT

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The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday.

MacFarland, 56, previously served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche for the past four years.

He replaces Barry Trotz, who will move to an advisory role within the Predators after announcing in February his int

Report: Inter Miami to keep coach Guillermo Hoyos past World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:19:19 GMT

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Inter Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will remain with the team following the World Cup break, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Hoyos, 62, has been coaching the team since Javier Mascherano stepped down for personal reasons on April 14. He previously served as the club's sporting director.

Inter Miami is 6-1-1 since Hoyos took over, securing 19 of a possible 24

A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts: 'Not as close as we once were'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:40:20 GMT

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A.J. Brown still has love for quarterback Jalen Hurts even though they drifted apart over the last few years, the three-time All-Pro wide receiver said.

Brown shared as much and more with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor in an interview published on Tuesday, one day after his long-awaited trade from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. Per the Eagles, Brown

LG TS Sandhu approves reconstitution of Delhi Ridge Management Board

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): In a significant administrative step aimed at strengthening protection of the Capital's green ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has approved the reconstitution and notification of the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB).

As per the release, the decision has been taken in pursuance of the Supreme Court's judgment in the matter of TN Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India a

Teagan Kavan, Texas shut out Tennessee, advance to WCWS finals

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:40:19 GMT

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Teagan Kavan threw a two-hit complete-game shutout to lift Texas to a 4-0 win over Tennessee in the Women's College World Series semifinals on Monday in Oklahoma City.

The Longhorns (51-12) will take on Alabama or Texas Tech in the best-of-three championship series beginning Wednesday.

Texas is in the championship series fo

Eagles trade star WR AJ Brown to Patriots for 1st-, 5th-round picks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:25:11 GMT

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The New England Patriots acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown on Monday from Philadelphia for what the Eagles announced were a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a fifth-rounder in 2027.

While New England did not disclose trade terms, ESPN reported the 2027 pick will be the better of the Patriots' two fifth-round selections. The transaction is pending a physical

Texas powers past Tennessee to force winner-take-all WCWS semifinal

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:05:09 GMT

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Citlaly Gutierrez worked into the seventh inning and Texas had 13 hits, lifting the Longhorns to a 5-2 win over Tennessee in the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Texas' win forces the 'if necessary' game between the two teams later Monday afternoon for a berth in the WCWS Championship Series.

The Vols trailed

"No deserving rural student will be denied higher education": TN Higher Education Minister Viswanathan

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:38 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 1 (ANI): A review meeting regarding admissions to Government Engineering Colleges and Government Arts and Science Colleges for the academic year 2026-2027 was held on Monday at the Directorate of Higher Education in Saidapet, Chennai, chaired by Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan.

The meeting was attended by Director of Higher Education Sundaravalli, School Educa

"Megathathu dam construction will not be allowed at any cost": Tamil Nadu minister CTR Nirmal Kumar

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:33:08 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 1 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday reaffirmed the state government's stance against the construction of the Mekedatu Dam.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat, 'Mekedatu dam construction will not be allowed at any cost.'

The minister added that the state is actively pursuing all necessary legal measures to prevent the proje

Rangers finally on a roll, next dealing with Cards

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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The Texas Rangers, fresh off a sweep of the Kansas City Royals, hit the road for a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals starting Monday night, hopeful to bring their just-uncovered offense with them.

The Rangers' three-game winning streak is their longest since a three-gamer from April 6-8. They were 7-5 after that home sweep of the Seattle Mariners but

Denny Hamlin gets 2nd win of season at tight Cracker Barrel 400

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:55:06 GMT

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Denny Hamlin won a three-wide battle on the final lap and started the second half of the regular season with a victory Sunday night, topping Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe in the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee.

In a four-lap shootout to decid

No. 1 UCLA falls to Saint Mary's again, out of tourney in shocker

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:25:12 GMT

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The No. 1 overall seed UCLA baseball team was stunningly eliminated from its home Los Angeles Regional with a 6-5 10-inning loss to Saint Mary's on Sunday.

It was the second loss to the Gaels (36-26) in three days for the Bruins (52-8), a wire-to-wire top-ranked team this season, who lost six games all regular season and didn't drop a single weekend series.

Cardinals start hot, stifle Cubs to win rivalry rubber match

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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Matthew Liberatore and Hunter Dobbins teamed up to limit the Chicago Cubs to just seven hits and a walk, leading the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory Sunday night to take the rubber match of the three-game rivalry series.

JJ Wetherholt and Ivan Herrera both went 2-for-3 with two runs and a walk, and Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn both drove in a pair for the Ca

Katie Stewart's late blast propels Texas past Nebraska at WCWS

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:25:14 GMT

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Katie Stewart blasted a three-run home run in the sixth inning to keep defending champion Texas alive with a 3-1 win over Nebraska in a Women's College World Series elimination game Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Nebraska two-way star Jordy Frahm was cruising, taking a no-hitter into the sixth before Jaycie Nichols' infield single w

"What Does it Mean?": Premalatha Vijayakanth hits back at TN Minister Adhav Arjuna's over 'Durandhar' remark

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:31:18 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 31 (ANI): Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Sunday responded sharply to criticism surrounding comments made about her by Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna.

Premalatha said that she initially did not understand the meaning of the word 'Dhurandhar' when it was used to describe her. She noted that Aadhav Arjuna had remarked that she

Justin Allgaier holds off teenager Brent Crews to win at Nashville

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:19:03 GMT

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LEBANON, Tenn. -- After multiple brilliant and exhilarating door-to-door battles -- veteran against rookie -- in the closing portion of Saturday night's Sports Illustrated Resorts 250, the old man emerged victorious.

And after JR Motorsports' Justin Allgaier held off 18-year-old rookie Brent Crews at Nashville Speedway, he h

Jocelyn Briski shuts down Nebraska, leads Alabama to WCWS semifinals

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:55:15 GMT

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Marlie Giles set the tone with a three-run homer to lift Alabama into the Women's College World Series semifinals with a 5-1 defeat of Nebraska Saturday night in Oklahoma City.

That alone proved to be enough for Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski, who threw a complete-game one-hitter to move the Crimson Tide (56-7) one win away from the WCWS Championship Series.

Gil

Rain washes out qualifying, Denny Hamlin to start on Nashville pole

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:25:06 GMT

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LEBANON, Tenn. -- Intermittent light rain showers forced the cancellation of Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Pole Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway, resulting in Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin starting from pole position in Sunday night's Cracker Barrel 400 (7 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Championship points leader Tyler Red

Emma Clarke homer powers Tennessee past Texas Tech in WCWS

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:19:07 GMT

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Emma Clarke's home run in the bottom of the ninth inning ended a deadlock and gave Tennessee a walk-off 2-1 win over Texas Tech Saturday in a winner's bracket game at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.

Clarke, who had been 0-for-3 when she stepped up to bat lead-off in the ninth, lifted pitcher Kaitlyn Terry's hanger to deep left, making short work of

Medicaid work requirements could put coverage at risk for Tennesseans

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:00 GMT

Tennessee is preparing for new federal guidelines tied to Medicaid work requirements set to take effect next year.

The stricter rules, backed by Republicans and announced this week by the Trump administration, require most recipients to log at

Revived Michigan legislation targets voting access and election equity

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:49:47 GMT

By Alyssa Burr for the Michigan Independent.

Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Michigan Independent-Public News Service Collaboration

Tennessee school district sets standard for math, reading proficiency

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:49:19 GMT

Some U.S. school districts are making significant gains in math and reading after adopting research-backed curriculums and new training policies, according to a report from Columbia University.

The “Reach Higher, Together” report highlighted the success of

Eagles sign LB Chandler Martin

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT

The second-year linebacker returns to the roster.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com

The Eagles re-signed linebacker Chandler Martin on Thursday.

The Eagles originally signed Martin on March 31 before releasing him on June 1.

Undrafted out of Memphis in 2025, the 6-foot, 230-pound Martin signed with the Baltimore Ravens and earned a spot on the team's practice squad. Martin was elevated for special teams

Morning 49ers Personnel Updates, Preseason Dates and Times Released 🗞

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:24:46 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, June 4:

New and Notable

49ers Announce Personnel Promotions and Hires

The San Francisco 49ers today announced that Nathan Biehl, Grant Bordelon, Ryan Carter, Brad Clark, Casey Filkins, Jordan Fox, Michael Gonzalez, Austin Moss II, and Jeff Weidemeyer have each been promoted to new roles within the org

Morning Forester on the New Look of NFC West, Warner Off the Field 🗞

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:31:25 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Wednesday, June 3:

New and Notable

NFC West Shakeup: Foerster Reacts to Rams Trade for Myles Garrett

A blockbuster trade altered the NFC West landscape this week, bringing former Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. On Monday, the Rams officially acquired Garrett from the Browns i

49ers Finalize 2026 Preseason Dates and Times

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:33 GMT

Briana Jeannel

The San Francisco 49ers finalized dates and times for their 2026 preseason schedule.

Preseason Week 1: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:00 p.m. PST vs. Tennessee Titans at Levi's Stadium
Preseason Week 2: Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7:00 p.m. PST vs. Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium
Preseason Week 3: Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5:00 p.m. PST vs. Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

2026 Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:14:00 GMT

The Tennessee Titans and ONE Community are proud to announce the recipients for the 2026 Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant (can we bold the name of the grant?). The goal of the grant is to empower the next generation of Titans on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Each of these organizations exemplifies a commitment to building programming that supports Tennessee youth to compete, lea

Steelers sign Savage

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:02 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed safety Darnell Savage to a one-year contract.

Savage has appeared in 88 games, with 82 starts, in his first seven seasons in the NFL. He has spent time with the Green Bay Packers (2019-23), Jacksonville Jaguars (2024-25), Washington Commanders (2025) and Buffalo Bills (2025)

He was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 21st overall selec

IMPACT: How Myles Garrett, AJ Brown trades shape Cowboys schedule

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:11 GMT

Patrik Walker

FRISCO, TexasOne trade was speculated for months and the other fell out of the sky like a meteor, and with a similar impact, as wide receiver AJ Brown and all-world defensive end Myles Garrett, respectively, were dealt to other teams on June 1. The moves changed then landscape of not just the NFL in general, but most definitely for the Dallas Cowboys.

Brown reunited with Mike

Eagles agree to trade A.J. Brown to the Patriots

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:22:00 GMT

Philadelphia receives New England's first-round pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick in return.

Chris McPherson

The Eagles announced on Monday that they have agreed to trade wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, pending a physical.

In exchange, the Eagles receive New England's first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027.

The Eagles are the first team to acquire multiple fir

Eagles sign WR Samori Toure

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:58:17 GMT

The former Packers wide receiver played for Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion in Green Bay.

Chris McPherson

The Eagles announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed wide receiver Samori Toure. To make room for Toure on the roster, the Eagles released linebacker Chandler Martin.

The 6-foot-1, 196-pound Toure originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Green Bay Packers out of Neb

Registration open for Colts 5K, Blue's 'Fun Run' on September 12

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:54 GMT

Participants have exclusive opportunity to finish race on 50-yard line of Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts Communications

Registration for the 14th annualIndianapolis Colts 5K Run/Walk, presented byAscension St. Vincent, and the second annualBlue's Fun Run, presented byPeyton Manning Children's Hospital, is now open atColts5K.com.

All activ

Titans RB Tony Pollard Takes Pride in His Consistency, and Durability

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:54:42 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLETony Pollard isn't nave to the ways of the NFL.

Heading into his eighth season, his focus during the offseason was on returning to the Titans.

Meanwhile, back in April, there was plenty of chatter leading up to the NFL Draft about the Titans using the fourth overall pick on Notre Dame running Jeremiyah Love.

Pollard heard it, at least some of it.

"I know

Five Longest Touchdowns in Bucs History

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Five Buccaneers have scored on plays of 97 or more yards in franchise history, with a linebacker and a running back tying for the longest Buccaneers touchdown ever

Scott Smith

The 2025 season was the 50th campaign for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the league's 27th franchise that began play in 1976. We marked the occasion with a deep dive into that rich half-century of history, celebrating some of the greates

Tennessee pushes to revive abortion 'trafficking' law at Sixth Circuit

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:16:36 GMT

CINCINNATI (CN) - Tennessee's ban on the recruitment of unemancipated minors to obtain out-of-state abortions without parental consent does not restrict access to abortion or violate free speech rights, the state argued Tuesday at the Sixth Circuit.

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, Tennessee implemented a "trigger ban" on abortions that effectively banned the pr