Chernobyl refugee town welcomes Ukraine’s conflict displaced
R Slavutych was built as a Soviet paradise for refugees from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster but now it is being born again as a haven for people escaping Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With is massive theatre, stadium, schools, hospital and…
Commission discusses landfill use at former BASF
B The Hamblen County Commission wasn’t going to take up action on the issue Thursday, but much of the first hour of the meeting was spent in discussion of a proposal by SEI Waste owner Kenny Noah to use property…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
A The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump says Washington shooting will not stop Iran war – US President Donald Trump said a shooting at a Washington media dinner on Saturday would not divert him from the…
World leaders react to Washington gala shooting
A World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US President Donald Trump — and relief that there were no casualties. US law enforcement said the sole suspect, armed…
Today in History: April 26, the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster
B Today is Sunday, April 26, the 116th day of 2026. There are 249 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 26, 1986, in the worst nuclear disaster in history, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl…
Mariners try to prolong win streak, play the Cardinals
B Seattle Mariners (13-15, third in the AL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (14-12, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Emerson Hancock (2-1, 2.83 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Cardinals: Michael McGreevy…
White Sox and Nationals meet to decide series winner
B Washington Nationals (12-16, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (11-16, fourth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Foster Griffin (3-0, 3.37 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); White Sox: Bryan Hudson…
Tigers take on the Reds looking to stop road skid
B Detroit Tigers (14-14, second in the AL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (18-9, first in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Keider Montero (1-2, 3.68 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Reds: Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.10…
Giants and Marlins meet, winner secures 3-game series
B Miami Marlins (13-14, second in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (12-15, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Max Meyer (1-0, 3.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Giants: Landen Roupp…
Rockies bring 1-0 series advantage over Mets into game 2
B Colorado Rockies (11-16, fifth in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (9-17, fourth in the NL East) New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Jose Quintana (0-2, 6.23 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, four strikeouts); Mets: Nolan McLean…

