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07/04/2026 · Jonesborough

Consumer Reports Finds Uber and Lyft Customers Quoted Different Fares for Identical Rides

A Consumer Reports investigation discovered that Uber and Lyft customers receive different price quotes when booking the same route at the same time. The findings prompt questions about whether the companies employ personalized pricing strategies tied to customer information.

07/04/2026

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Mangione Defense Team Returns to Court as Donations Reach $1.5 Million

Luigi Mangione's legal team appears in New York court this week for a pretrial hearing. Defense supporters have contributed $1.5 million to his legal fund, while prosecutors have charged him with the death of insurance executive Brian Thompson.

07/04/2026

Sports

Extreme heat, storms threaten millions ahead of summer's official start

Much of the United States faces dangerous weather conditions days before summer officially begins. Meteorologists warn of extreme heat, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding affecting tens of millions of people this weekend.

07/04/2026

Politics

BBC Investigation Links Russian Actors to Arson Attacks Against British Prime Minister

A BBC investigation found evidence that Russian operatives directed arson attacks targeting the British prime minister and simultaneously used fake social media accounts to inflame tensions between far-right and Muslim communities.

07/02/2026

Health

McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.

07/02/2026

Local News

Governments Move to Ban Social Media for Young Users, But Experts Question Long-Term Impact

Several countries are implementing outright bans on social media access for minors. Technology analysts say the approach addresses real harms but leaves fundamental questions about implementation unresolved.

07/02/2026

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County Commissioners to Meet August 8th in Gainesboro

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Gainesboro Town Council to Meet July 8th

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Free Community Preparedness Workshop This Saturday in Gainesboro

Community Preparedness Workshop Scheduled: The EMA will be hosting a free community preparedness workshop on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the Jackson County Community Center. Learn essential skills to prepare for various emergencies.