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Tennessee astronaut faces more time in space with return delayed until at least late March
SUMMARY: NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have had their mission extended, delaying their return to Earth until late March or April, 10 months after launching on June 5 aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Initially planned for just a week, their stay has grown to eight months due to a delay in launching their replacements. NASA had to push back the next crew’s launch, originally set for February, because SpaceX requires more time to prepare a new capsule. The agency chose to wait for this capsule to ensure a smooth transition with overlapping crews at the International Space Station.
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When it’s this cold in Nashville, the city opens its emergency shelter. Metro has struggled to find someone to run it.
SUMMARY: In Nashville, freezing temperatures have increased the demand for shelters for people experiencing homelessness, particularly after concerns over the city-operated emergency shelter. With temperatures expected to remain below freezing, the city’s overflow shelter on Brick Church Pike is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., but closures of public places have left some vulnerable during the day. Volunteers, including city employees, are relied upon due to difficulties in maintaining staffing. Despite fully funded attempts, no contractors have been found to operate the shelter. Metro plans to extend shelter hours during the current cold snap and search for a long-term provider after the winter.
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‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
SUMMARY: Over 100 people protested in Nashville against the incoming Trump administration, abortion bans, and anti-LGBTQ legislation. Participants included Jo Krump and her mother Lizzie Buchanan, who aim to represent Southern voices that advocate for rights. Buchanan expressed concern about losing reproductive health access and vowed to support LGBTQ rights for her children. Activist Allie Phillips shared her experience of needing an out-of-state abortion, criticizing Tennessee’s strict laws that lack exceptions for rape or incest. The rally highlighted a disconnect between Tennessee’s conservative politicians and their constituents, urging attendees to stay engaged and hopeful for change.
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SUMMARY: Tennessee has lowered the speed limit on State Route 109, a notoriously dangerous stretch of road, in response to hundreds of accidents and growing concerns. Effective today, the speed limit is reduced by 5 to 10 miles per hour. Between October 2019 and 2024, over 1,600 crashes were reported on this road. The decision follows community concerns and extensive traffic studies. Lowering the speed limits to 45 and 50 mph aims to reduce crash severity. State and local authorities, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, are working together to enforce the new limits and improve safety.
After hundreds of crashes, TDOT is lowering the speed limit along a notoriously dangerous stretch of road.
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