Homeless Advocate Takes On A.C.L.U., and It’s Personal

Jennifer Livovich started a nonprofit to give socks to the homeless population in Boulder, Colo. She lost it, and more, in a legal and policy dispute. NYT > Health

Asurion names CEO as Tony Detter takes new board role

Another shakeup is hitting a mobile device protection and repair company whose annual revenue has made it the largest private company in Nashville throughout the last 10 years, according to Business Journal research. The now-former CEO oversaw Asurion’s high-profile recent acquisitions including uBreakiFix, and has been with the Nashville-area company for 20 years. Here’s who will succeed...

Fed approves hike that takes interest rates to highest level in more than 22 years

The quarter percentage point move takes the federal funds rate to a target range of 5.25%-5.5%. International: Top News And Analysis

William Daughtrey III takes charge as new head of Montgomery Bell Academy

The sought-after school has more than 850 boys in grades 7 through 12, at annual tuition of $ 33,500. Its board of trustees is stocked with prominent current and former business executives. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Turkish incumbent Erdogan takes early lead in presidential election, state-run news agency says

The Turkish state-run news agency says partial results from Turkey’s national election show President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a solid lead ABC News: Top Stories

R.J. Reynolds Pivots to New Cigarette Pitches as Flavor Ban Takes Effect

Now that California’s tobacco prohibitions are in place, some Camel and Newport items are billed as newly “fresh” or “crisp” non-menthol versions. NYT > Health

Back-to-school shopping takes ‘a major financial toll’ amid high inflation. Here’s how to save on supplies for the fall

Top tips to save on school supplies as back-to-school shopping takes a bigger bite of the budget this year. U.S. News

Micah Parsons takes issue with Derrick Henry’s speed rating in Madden NFL 23

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is one of many who are getting a bit worked up over player ratings in Madden NFL 23, and one of his gripes involves Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. After Madden NFL 23 released its running back ratings, Parsons took issue with the fact that his teammate, Tony Pollard, didn’t have a higher speed rating than Henry. Both players were given a 93,...

Tennessee baseball takes two of three from Auburn: Three takeaways

Friday saw Tennessee baseball score an SEC play season-high 17 runs. Sunday saw Ben Joyce throw the fastest pitch ever recorded in college baseball history at 105.5 MPH. The Vols, ranked No. 1 across the board, won both days, 17-4 and 5-3, to take two of three from the Auburn Tigers, ranked anywhere from No. […] Tennessee baseball takes two of three from Auburn: Three takeaways – All for...

House takes key step toward raising the debt ceiling as deadline draws closer

The House passed a bill that would allow the Senate to raise the debt ceiling with a simple majority vote. U.S. News

Derek Chauvin’s defense takes another hit after police chief’s testimony, former prosecutor says

Civil Rights Attorney David Henderson breaks down day six of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. U.S. News

U.S.-China trade relations remain strained as Biden team takes tough stance similar to Trump

Though this week’s talks in Alaska were more diplomatic than economic, the testy exchange is likely an early snapshot of a tough trade tact. International: Top News And Analysis