After the warmest winter on record for many states and a blistering March heat wave that left almost no snow in parts of the American West, the region is facing a summer of serious wildfire risks and a drought that could force broad water restrictions.

Despite Lionel Messi's historic 900th goal, Nashville SC's 1-1 tie eliminates Inter Miami from the CONCACAF Champions Cup 😱

@thetennesean.bsky.social expands opinion page More local voices = good for our community Thank you @troe-writes.bsky.social ! www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Great piece by @troe-writes.bsky.social on a story of an autistic 5yo facing assault charges (which imo has not gotten enough attention):

Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference. trib.al/tb1Z91N

Exclusive: A months-long congressional investigation accuses D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith of incentivizing her subordinates to downplay crimes to maintain an illusion of a safer city, according to a report obtained by The Post.

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City is treating his last weeks in office as something of a farewell tour, visiting foreign countries, defending his legacy and expressing his grievances. “My lack of success didn’t start because of the indictment,” he said. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/n...

Playoff baseball can either be cruel or poetic. Because of course it’s George Springer who hits the GW 3-run homerun.

I cannot believe the Giants lost that game 😭😭😭

In a statement released on Sept. 29, the Giants co-owner announced he has cancer, but is going to remain active with the team.

Bad Bunny is headed to the Super Bowl. The Puerto Rican singer has been tapped as the headliner for the halftime show in 2026. bit.ly/42V733c

My latest column on what the National Guard coming to Memphis could mean for Nashville and other places. www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Breaking News: Robert Redford dies at 89. The veteran actor and Oscar-winning director was an influential leading man on the big screen.

The 22-year-old suspect in last week’s shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University will make his first court appearance on Tuesday afternoon. A count of aggravated murder, if charged as a capital felony, could lead to the death penalty https://wapo.st/4guZlT8

My fault JJ. You ended up balling out.

Vikings just threw Darnold away like they didn’t need him. #MNF

Daniel Jones is prospering and Russell Wilson is struggling. Hug a #Giants fan.

Between the penalties and poor tackling every single year under his leadership, I can’t see how Napier can keep his job. #Florida

"Harrison Butker... interestingly enough is wide right!" - Rich Eisen 🏈🎙️ #NFL

Breaking news: The U.S. labor market contracted in June for the first time since the pandemic, as new data showed that the employers sharply pulled back hiring amid economic headwinds created by Trump administration policies.

The way my sleep pattern is set up, I may not make it to the end of this game. #TNF

“The Paper,” which premiered this week on Peacock, follows the staff of the fictional Toledo Truth Teller newspaper as they deal with budget cuts, a shrinking subscriber base and corporate overlords. Here is a look at some other notable journalism portrayals in pop culture.