UK narrowly avoids recession in back half of 2022 despite December slump
The British economy showed no growth in the final quarter of 2022, but shrunk by 0.5% in December — more than expected by analysts. International: Top News And Analysis
The return of El Nino could make the world even hotter — endangering a critical climate threshold
El Nino is widely recognized as the warming of the sea surface temperature, which occurs every few years. U.S. News
Why the Odds Are Stacked Against a Promising New Covid Drug
A new drug quashes all coronavirus variants. But regulatory hurdles and a lack of funding make it unlikely to reach the U.S. market anytime soon. NYT > Health
Tennessee Baseball: Key players to lookout for this season
Tennessee baseball is right around the corner, and the hype behind the Vols continues to build. In just 8 short days, the Vols will be traveling to Arizona to kick off their season. Tennessee baseball…
New, near-perfect bond rating for Metro punctuates turnaround from just four years ago
Bond ratings are one reflection of a city’s financial health, which companies often consider when scouting where they’ll move or expand. The stronger the rating, the lower interest rate Metro can command. It was only…
Zoho Workplace Adds Trident Communication Platform and Stronger Collaboration Tools
Companies of all sizes continue to struggle under current economic conditions. Many must consider strategies such as vendor consolidation while rationalizing IT expenditures. At the same time, they must embrace technological tools that boost productivity…
COVID-19 battle begins in the nose
by Sarah E. Glass A higher viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in plasma is associated with increased COVID-19 disease severity. How viral load affects the expression of host (immune response) genes in the upper airway, however,…
Man arrested for allegedly shooting, gravely wounding off-duty officer during robbery
A 38-year-old man suspected of shooting an off-duty NYPD officer was arrested on Monday. ABC News: Top Stories
No Politics During Super Bowl, Please
This year’s Super Bowl matchup promises a game for the ages. Kansas City Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes may be nursing a high-ankle sprain, but few athletes are primed for big-game heroics quite like the 27-year-old…
Downtown business owners form group to preserve culture of Lower Broadway
A group of downtown business owners are banding together “to preserve the unique culture of entertainment and popularity of Lower Broadway through advocacy and education,” according to The Tennessean. The group, the Broadway Entertainment Association,…