June 3, 2026
News
Covenant Health welcomes new chief nursing officer to Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
Covenant Health is excited to welcome Laura Kaszer, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System.
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
NEW YORK (AP) — A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said Tuesday it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After prevailing in its court fight with Elon Musk, OpenAI — the ChatGPT maker valued at $852 billion — remains on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system
NEW YORK (AP) — Negotiators on Monday reached a deal to end the strike that stalled service on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth’s media restrictions
The New York Times sued the Defense Department on Monday for the second time in five months, arguing that a requirement that journalists be escorted while on Pentagon grounds violates the First Amendment.
What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's allies who believe they have been wrongly investigated and prosecuted could soon have access to a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund, the Justice Department announced Monday in a move slammed by Democrats as unconstitutional and corrupt.
New business strikes gold in Morristown
A new business is hoping to strike gold in Morristown while helping residents do the same.
Trojan Army Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The Morristown West High School Trojan Army Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations to be considered for induction into the 2026 class of the Morristown West Hall of Fame to be inducted this fall.
Walters State Community College announces free summer camps
Don’t let your kids be bored this summer!
E-911’s Carpenter requests 40% budget increase after Lee’s veto
At the end of the current Tennessee General Assembly session April, SJR 48, an increase in the 9-1-1 surcharge rate from $1.50 to $1.86 per customer per month, was passed and sent to the Governor’s office for signature.