Tuesday, November 30, 2021

PNS Daily Newscast - November 30, 2021
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Minority-owned Southern businesses get back on their feet post-pandemic with a fund's help; President Biden says don't panic over the new COVID variant; and eye doctors gauge the risk of dying from COVID.

2021Talks - November 30, 2021
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U.S. Senate is back in session with a long holiday to-do list that includes avoiding a government shutdown; negotiations to revive the Iran Nuclear Deal resume; and Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter.

The Yonder Report - November 25, 2021
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South Dakota foster kids find homes with Native families; a conservative group wants oil and gas reform; rural Pennsylvania residents object to planes flying above tree tops; and poetry debuts to celebrate the land.

Tennessee

Joe Biden has picked 431 nominees to fill key roles in his administration so far, according to a tracker run by the Partnership for Public Service. (Adobe Stock)
Joe Biden has picked 431 nominees to fill key roles in his administration so far, according to a tracker run by the Partnership for Public Service. (Adobe Stock)
Experts: Reform Needed to Address Federal Vacancies, Slow Nomination Process

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Numerous government positions remain unfilled, and experts say overdue nominations and a Senate backlog highlight the need for an …

Early studies have shown that about 25% of people who went to the hospital with severe COVID-19 infections had diabetes, according to WebMD. (Adobe Stock)
Early studies have shown that about 25% of people who went to the hospital with severe COVID-19 infections had diabetes, according to WebMD. (Adobe Stock)
Experts: Lifestyle Changes Can Stem Onset of Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and state health experts say they are working to educate individuals on ways to reverse pre-…

Marines carry personal items to the top of a hillside near Camp Pendleton in California, contributing to the living memorial. (Katrina Finkelstein)<br />
Marines carry personal items to the top of a hillside near Camp Pendleton in California, contributing to the living memorial. (Katrina Finkelstein)
Veterans Day: How Crosses, Mementos Help Marines Remember Fallen Comrades

By Katrina Finkelstein and Derek H. Alderman for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Tennessee News Service. On Veterans Day…

More than 7,000 active DACA recipients currently live in Tennessee, according to the American Immigration Council. DACA has been granted to more than 9,000 people in the state over the past decade. (Adobe Stock)
More than 7,000 active DACA recipients currently live in Tennessee, according to the American Immigration Council. DACA has been granted to more than 9,000 people in the state over the past decade. (Adobe Stock)
Communities Give Input on Proposed DACA Changes as Deadline Looms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The deadline for public comments on proposed rule changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is Nov. 29…

In 2019 and 2020, more than 9% of children ages 3 to 17, or nearly 5.6 million kids, had anxiety problems. That's a 21% increase from 2017, according to a new United Health Foundation report. (Adobe Stock)
In 2019 and 2020, more than 9% of children ages 3 to 17, or nearly 5.6 million kids, had anxiety problems. That's a 21% increase from 2017, according to a new United Health Foundation report. (Adobe Stock)
Report Finds TN Kids More Sedentary and Anxious

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Only 20% of kids nationwide are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day, according to a new United Health Foundation …

The three economic downturns since the turn of the millennium hit young people particularly hard. The share of people ages 16 to 21 who are working is down by 14 percentage points since 2000, according to a new report. (Adobe Stock)
The three economic downturns since the turn of the millennium hit young people particularly hard. The share of people ages 16 to 21 who are working is down by 14 percentage points since 2000, according to a new report. (Adobe Stock)
Report: From Preschool to College, Young People Need Streamlined Support

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce, found the nation's disjointed education …

Across Tennessee, groups are hosting public forums to engage residents in the redistricting process. The state Legislature will vote on the finalized electoral maps in January. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Across Tennessee, groups are hosting public forums to engage residents in the redistricting process. The state Legislature will vote on the finalized electoral maps in January. (Adobe Stock)
Civic Groups Host East TN Redistricting Hearing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- East Tennesseans can learn more about the redistricting process in Tennessee and share input at an upcoming public hearing held …

Black men comprise only 2% of the national teacher workforce, according to 2016 data from the Department of Education. (Adobe Stock)
Black men comprise only 2% of the national teacher workforce, according to 2016 data from the Department of Education. (Adobe Stock)
More Black Male Educators Sought Across TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Among Tennessee students, 40% are children of color, yet only about 3% of teachers in the state are Black men. In Memphis…

The Thrifty Food Program, which is used to determine SNAP benefits, has been overhauled for the first time since 1975. (Kristina Blohkin/Adobe Stock)
The Thrifty Food Program, which is used to determine SNAP benefits, has been overhauled for the first time since 1975. (Kristina Blohkin/Adobe Stock)
SNAP Food Benefits to Increase Starting Tomorrow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Almost 848,000 people in Tennessee will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits go up by about 21…

From August 2020 to last February, the rate of adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder increased from 36.4% to 41.5%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
From August 2020 to last February, the rate of adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder increased from 36.4% to 41.5%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
Pandemic, Mental Health Continue to Fuel Rise in Health Coverage

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- This fall during open enrollment, millions of Americans will sign up or switch their health insurance plan for the coming year…

Students participating in a high-impact practice in their first semester are more likely to be enrolled full time, and are much more likely to be enrolled in a learning-support course, according to a Lumina Foundation study. (Adobe Stock)
Students participating in a high-impact practice in their first semester are more likely to be enrolled full time, and are much more likely to be enrolled in a learning-support course, according to a Lumina Foundation study. (Adobe Stock)
High-Impact Practices Make a Difference for TN’s Community-College Students

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the pandemic continues to pose challenges for college students across the state, research by the Lumina Foundation shows that a …

Research suggests a significant percentage of people on death row in the U.S. have some form of intellectual disability, brain damage, or severe mental illness. (Adobe Stock)
Research suggests a significant percentage of people on death row in the U.S. have some form of intellectual disability, brain damage, or severe mental illness. (Adobe Stock)
Rallies Planned Across TN for Pervis Payne

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tomorrow, events in Knoxville, Memphis, Murfreesboro and Nashville will mark the one-year anniversary of weekly rallies for …

 

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