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April 6, 2025, 11:29 am
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News

BBC

Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be state intervention to protect UK business from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump.

Father and daughter who died in caravan fire named

Lee Baker, 48, and his 10-year-old daughter Esme Baker died following the fire in Ingoldmells.

Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack

Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

Two MPs 'astounded' after being denied entry to Israel

Israel says Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were refused entry as they intended to "spread hate speech".

Another sunny week ahead, but will it last to Easter?

After weeks of sunshine, when will our weather change?

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Two homeowners had very different experiences when the elusive artist chose their walls for his work.

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

Next gen GB snowboarder, aged 10, turning heads and making a name for himself

Riley Sharpe, 10, is being tipped as Britain's next snowboard superstar after winning slopestyle and big air titles at the Brits.

'Thousands watch me clean my home each day': The women making money from their daily chores

Carys Harding is watched by thousands as she tidies her home as part of a trend known as a "reset".

Reuters

Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

Prop guns spark debate after cinematographer's death on set

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

White House signals Biden may address filibuster reform soon

Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. 'alarmed'

EXCLUSIVE U.S. hopes to soon relocate Afghan pilots who fled to Tajikistan, official says

Ex-Giuliani associate Parnas found guilty of violating U.S. campaign finance law

White House says no new deadlines on reconciliation bill

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Texas abortion ban

Viral video, opinions challenge Georgia jury selection for Arbery case


Weather

Signal Mountain, Tennessee

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 35.14°N and Longitude 85.32°W (Elev. 1916 ft) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Signal Mountain TN
Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN
Last Update: 10:24 am EDT Aug 6, 2020




Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.



Signal Mountain TN
 35.14°N 85.32°W (Elev. 1916 ft)

Visit your local NWS office at: https://www.weather.gov/mrx



Oxford, Mississippi

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 34.37°N and Longitude 89.51°W (Elev. 486 ft) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Oxford MS
Issued by: National Weather Service Memphis, TN
Last Update: 3:07 am CDT Aug 6, 2020


Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.



Oxford MS
 34.37°N 89.51°W (Elev. 486 ft)

Visit your local NWS office at: https://www.weather.gov/meg


Sport

Formula One

Max Verstappen on McLaren's strength: "In that car you wouldn't have even seen me"

Max Verstappen has quipped that if he was driving McLaren’s Formula 1 car “then you wouldn’t have seen me” despite his dominant pole position and victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver took his fourth consecutive win at Suzuka, fending off both McLaren drivers in the grand prix on Sunday after securing a stunning pole position on Saturday, which completed a remarkable ...Keep reading

How a trio of rookies impressed at the F1 Japanese GP

For a circuit as famously difficult to master as Suzuka, seeing three Formula 1 rookies secure points during the Japanese Grand Prix is a testament to the ability of the new breed of driver coming through the ranks.
While reigning world champion Max Verstappen sealed a fine victory ahead of the chasing McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, a trio of inexperienced drivers also ...Keep reading

Vasseur: F1 2025 world championship could be decided on qualifying sessions

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes the current Formula 1 season is in danger of becoming a “qualifying world championship”, with overtaking at a premium in the past two rounds.
While the 2025 campaign began with a frantic Australian Grand Prix, the changeable weather played a key part in ensuring plenty of on-track action.
It has been a different story, though, in both the ...Keep reading

Sainz fined for Japanese GP national anthem delay despite stomach issue

Carlos Sainz has been fined €20,000, with €10,000 of that suspended, by the FIA stewards for being late for the nation anthem ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Williams Formula 1 driver was late to the Japanese national anthem on the grid due to a stomach upset and was visiting a doctor at the track ahead of the race.
According to the FIA, Sainz was "not in place for the National ...Keep reading

Tsunoda on "mixed feelings" as Red Bull race debut fails to deliver points

Yuki Tsunoda conceded he had “mixed feelings” after his race debut for Red Bull as he struggled to make progress up the field in the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.
After a dropping out in Q2 of qualifying and starting his Red Bull debut in 14th, up one spot after Carlos Sainz’s three-place grid penalty, the home hero made up a place at the start overtaking Liam Lawson – the driver he ...Keep reading