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The Ledger, formerly known as The Westview, was founded in 1978 by Doug Underwood. In 2010, the paper was acquired by The Daily News Publishing Co. Since its beginnings in 1886 as The Daily Abstract of Transfers, The Daily News has served a vital role in the Memphis metro area as the source for daily news and information on business and commerce -- information available nowhere else.
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US producer prices climbed 10% in February from a year ago http://ow.ly/8iNW50IjGfL
Wholesale inflation in the United States shot up 10% last month from a year earlier — another sign that inflationary pressures remain intense at all levels of the economy.
Titans agree to 1-year deal with tight end Swaim http://ow.ly/amUy50IiYBu
NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with tight end Geoff Swaim, keeping him off the free agent market.
Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks http://ow.ly/26bk50IiYz0
Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year's nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn't "earned that right."
Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws http://ow.ly/ZwLi50IiKgE
Two months after the Berlin Wall fell, another powerful symbol opened its doors in the middle of Moscow: a gleaming new McDonald's.
Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a 'soft landing' http://ow.ly/4PJZ50IiKes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will launch one of the most difficult tasks a central bank can attempt: Raise borrowing costs enough to slow growth and tame high inflation, but not so much as to topple the economy into recession.
Nashville DA: Intellectual disability should prevent inmate execution http://ow.ly/M2zH50IhqmC
NASHVILLE (AP) — Nashville's lead prosecutor says he agrees with defense attorneys that a death row inmate is intellectually disabled and should not face execution.
Tennessee kickback scandal leaves GOP reps feeling betrayed http://ow.ly/PVbI50Ih1Ue
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee House Republican lawmakers say they were betrayed by one of their own after they hired a shadowy political consulting firm talked up by a colleague who has since pleaded guilty to fraud in an alleged kickback scheme that also implicates a former House speaker and others.
Titans working on plans to build new stadium next to Nissan http://ow.ly/ngPH50Ih1Qk
NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have gone from trying to modernize Nissan Stadium to working on plans for a new stadium right next door after renovation costs more than doubled to $1.2 billion.
Nashville's new stadium to be called GEODIS Park under deal @NashvilleSC http://ow.ly/RnR350Igt4R
Long-term US mortgage rates increase @GNRealtors http://ow.ly/RsJH50Ig9UH
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week but remain at historically low levels as the Federal Reserve prepares to raise its main borrowing rate.
Monday night lights: Vols’ Chandler set on winning it all @Vol_Hoops http://ow.ly/sEME50Ig0ek
Courtney column: No spring break vacation from our housing frenzy @GNRealtors http://ow.ly/SbEZ50Ig05X
Top Davidson County residential sales for February 2022 @GNRealtors http://ow.ly/CnMi50Ig0aX
Rogers column: Freedom’s great until it doesn’t suit your agenda #tnleg http://ow.ly/H6KX50IfZZq
Bottomless pit of potholes: Yes, it’s worse than years past. And the solution is in your hands http://ow.ly/wORe50IfZVX
Ascention St. Thomas announces large Nashville Yards presence http://ow.ly/c5HP50IfZI0
House approves ban on Russian oil to US, bolstering Biden http://ow.ly/pvvJ50IfYnh
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday night that would ban Russian oil imports to the United States, an effort to put into law the restrictions announced by President Joe Biden in response to the escalating war in Ukraine.
Two years into COVID, was $800B payroll aid plan worth it? http://ow.ly/Y55e50IfYjm
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program to catapult the U.S. economy into a quick recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by helping small businesses stay open and their employees working. President Joe Biden tweaked it to try to direct more of the money ...
US inflation sets a fresh 40-year high over past year: 7.9% http://ow.ly/S88j50IfYf3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Did Amazon violate federal laws? Lawmakers ask for DOJ probe http://ow.ly/cEUt50Ifmyz
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers followed through Wednesday on their threat to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, asking the Justice Department to investigate whether the tech giant and senior executives obstructed Congress or violated other federal laws in testimony on its competition practices.
US job openings near record, adding to price pressures http://ow.ly/kKYW50If7VC
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses posted a near-record level of open jobs in January, a trend that has pushed up worker's pay and added to inflationary pressures in the U.S.
Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes http://ow.ly/hLQr50IeUS6
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency.
Biden's inflation plan upends thinking on jobs sent overseas http://ow.ly/4QjP50IeSAo
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the U.S.
Bill banning textbooks that 'support' LGBTQ issues advances http://ow.ly/xQb650IeSyE
NASHVILLE (AP) — House Republicans in Tennessee advanced legislation on Tuesday that would ban public schools from using textbooks or materials that "promote, normalize, support or address LGBT issues or lifestyles."
Court declines to expedite Tennessee redistricting lawsuit http://ow.ly/8cC050IeSxn
NASHVILLE (AP) — A three-judge panel has denied a request to expedite a legal challenge seeking to block newly drawn state House and Senate maps in Tennessee.
Federal regulators accuse 2 siblings in $124M crypto scam http://ow.ly/cfG250IepyG
WASHINGTON (AP) — In their latest case targeting alleged fraud in cryptocurrency, federal regulators have accused two siblings of defrauding thousands of ordinary investors out of some $124 million in unregistered securities offerings involving a digital token.
Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high http://ow.ly/sK0W50IepxI
DALLAS (AP) — Gasoline prices have smashed a 2008 record and are likely to head even higher, further fueling inflation and hitting consumers and businesses that are still coming to grips with the pandemic.
1st Dem picks US House contest in newly carved up Nashville http://ow.ly/OiN750Ie8F1
NASHVILLE (AP) — As the Supreme Court mulls whether to uphold Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists filed a brief against the state law, calling it "fundamentally at odds with the provision of safe and essential healthcare."
Amid abortion rights threat, OB-GYNs more vocal with support http://ow.ly/JRSC50Ie8Ah
NASHVILLE (AP) — As the Supreme Court mulls whether to uphold Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists filed a brief against the state law, calling it "fundamentally at odds with the provision of safe and essential healthcare."
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot http://ow.ly/H0AS50Ie8yZ
WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory.
EU to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy http://ow.ly/NvNt50IcXg2
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is committed to phasing out its dependency on Russian energy as soon as possible to ensure the 27-nation bloc no longer faces difficult decisions about hurting their own economies in geopolitical crises like the invasion of Ukraine.
AP Source: Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war http://ow.ly/v09950IcQlV
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania #tnleg http://ow.ly/Egnf50IcP9T
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.
EXPLAINER: What would happen if the US banned Russian oil? http://ow.ly/SfCg50IcP7V
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, some U.S. officials across the political spectrum have called for a ban on imports of Russian fuel. Such a ban, they say, would be the best — perhaps only — way to force Mosc...
Nissan plans to halt production in Russia http://ow.ly/rs6250IcP4T
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia because of "logistical challenges."
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