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Dillon Parkes Is Building the Public Record of Internet Censorship

The Texas founder of Voidly has assembled a global observatory, a probe network, a VPN, an encrypted messenger, agent email and a marketplace for AI agents. Every claim it makes points back to evidence anyone can check....

VoidlyOct 4, 2026

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2 dead, 35 injured in homecoming party mass shooting in Georgia

VIENNA, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Two people are dead and 35 people have been injured in a mass shooting at a homecoming party in Georgia, according to officials. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation , the shooting happened around 1:25 a.m. in Vienna, Georgia, during a...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Community to honor fallen KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips at Sunday funeral

What This Story Is About On Sunday, the Bowling Green community, along with the Kentucky State Police, will honor and remember the life of Trooper Hayden Phillips. Why It Matters The funeral for Phillips will happen Oct. 4 on the campus of Western Kentucky University at 12 p.m. W...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan

Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue. The Okinawa prefectural police said they ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Squishy toys recalled over potential hazards for children. Here’s how to get a refund

(Gray News) - About 37,000 popular squishy toys sold nationwide were recalled because they potentially pose a deadly hazard to children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission . The water beads inside the recalled squishy toys expand larger than permitted by the...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Kentucky man arrested again for child abuse

A Kentucky man facing new child abuse charges just two years after a previous conviction was arrested last month after allegedly skipping court, according to authorities....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. Here’s what to know

(Gray News) - Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s have been recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Packages of Great Value brand frozen organic blueberries and frozen organic Triple Berry Blend have ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies after crash on I-40 near downtown Nashville

What This Story Is About A motorcyclist died after a crash on Interstate 40 on Saturday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Why It Matters The crash closed I-40 West for just over three hours as police investigated. The 26-year-old rider was taken to Vanderbilt U...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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Braves have no answer for Tarik Skubal in Game 1 NLDS loss to Dodgers

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves took their three-game Wild Card Series over Philadelphia, popped the champagne and hopped on a flight to sunny Los Angeles for a best-of-five National League Division Series matchup with the reigning two-time World Series cha...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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TDOC Commissioner Frank Strada resigns amid scrutiny over failed Christa Pike execution

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada has resigned as the state faces mounting scrutiny over two problematic executions and an ongoing investigation into the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. Gov. Bill Lee's office announced Strada's resign...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 4, 2026

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26-year-old Motorcyclist dies in I-40 crash in Nashville

A 26-year-old motorcyclist died today after crashing on I-40 in Nashville.The crash occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday on I-40 West near Demonbruen Street.The...

FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news)Oct 4, 2026

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Hendersonville nonprofit supplying foster families faces funding strain

What This Story Is About A Hendersonville nonprofit that works to ensure foster families have what they need is struggling to stay afloat. Why It Matters It’s founder said it has helped more than 2,000 families since 2016. What Happens Next A local photographer is holding a fundr...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Family dog euthanized after attacking and killing 3-year-old child, authorities say

SULLIGENT, Ala. ( WTVA /Gray News) — Authorities say a dog attacked and killed a toddler this week in Alabama. The reported attack occurred on Friday morning at a home on Walnut Street in Sulligent, according to the Lamar County coroner. Authorities said the dog attacked a 3-year...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Coast Guard searching for missing jet heading to Boston from Bermuda with 6 on board

(Gray News) - The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a search for a missing jet after the FAA reported losing contact with the aircraft. The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast reported at 6:15 a.m. Saturday that a Gulfstream G100 jet with the tail number CGRJP was heading to Boston from Bermu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Man taken into protective custody after barricade situation at La Vergne gas station

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: A man has been taken into protective custody following a barricade situation at a La Vergne gas station, according to police. The La Verge Police Department said the incident started as a welfare check by the Smyrna Police Department, but the 59-...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Video shows students rushing to stop school bus when driver suffers medical emergency

(Gray News) - Students in Pennsylvania are being praised for their actions in helping stop their bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency. Video from the Hollidaysburg Area School District has recently been released, showing the heart-stopping moments from the students’ ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Thieves steal almost entire field of pumpkins from first-year family farm

CAPRON, Ill. ( WIFR /Gray News) - A family farm has cut pumpkin season short after owners say a major theft wiped out the remainder of its unharvested crops. Last week in a Facebook post , Meyers Family Farm in Illinois said thieves entered its field and stole almost all of its p...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Titans seek 1st win of season with Week 4 visit to Ravens

What This Story Is About Titans play Ravens on Sunday at 12pm Why It Matters (0-3) Tennessee is seeking its first win of the NFL season What Happens Next Titans Gameday at 10:30am on WSMV4 will highlight the things to watch in the game For Context This will be the first meeting b...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Braves finalize NLDS roster ahead of Game 1 against Dodgers

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves finalized their 26-man roster Saturday ahead of Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fresh off a three-game Wild Card Series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta made several r...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Christa Pike live updates: What to know as she remains in ‘critical condition’ after failed execution and her ’grotesque’ 1995 torture, murder of classmate

What This Story Is About Christa Pike is still alive after she received what was supposed to be two lethal injections. Follow below for live updates. Why It Matters She was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday morning, but a U.S. Court of Appeals issued a stay just before it was...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Former U.S. attorney to conduct review of botched execution of Christa Pike

What This Story Is About Gov. Bill Lee’s Office announced Saturday that former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton will be conducting the independent review of the botched execution of Christa Pike. Why It Matters Christa Pike remains alive and hospitalized in “critical condition,” accordin...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026

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Active barricade situation reported at La Vergne gas station

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An active barricade situation was reported at the Pilot gas station at 535 Waldron Road, according to the La Vergne Police Department (LVPD). LVPD said they are on the scene of the “situation.” Police are asking people to avoid the area and used an alter...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 3, 2026