The Nashville Ledgerhttp://www.nashvilleledger.comNews of business and the public record for Nashville.Copyright 2026, The Nashville Ledger.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:24:03 UTThe ultimate ghostwriter&ldquo;Man vs machine,&rdquo; long a familiar theme in science fiction novels, has become a real-world issue as creative writers in all genres struggl...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206760http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206760Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:25:15 UTPutting the long-dead Shakespeare to work to create a novelTraditionally published author Randy O&rsquo;Brien&rsquo;s niche is writing literary fiction. Everything from historical, to crime and coming-of-age n...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206761http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206761Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:16:39 UTPoliticians’ days of running for 2 offices numberedIn politics, as in all of life, a fundamental principle is this: You win some, you lose some. State Rep. Todd Warner just managed to do both on the sa...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206763http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206763Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:48:43 UTEventsSongwriters Under the Stars.Some of the region&rsquo;s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood&rsquo;s gardens, providing an elegant ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206769http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206769Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:25:52 UTCruel summer for those selling sub-$2M housesEverything seems to have slowed to a crawl in the Middle Tennessee real estate market. July&rsquo;s 2% drop in sales is being reflected in showings, w...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206765http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206765Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:26:23 UTTop Davidson County commercial real estate sales for July 2026Top Davidson County commercial real estate sales for July 2026 as compiled by the Nashville Ledger. <!-- table.tableizer-table { font-size: 12px; bord...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206767http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206767Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:18:44 UTMortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last yearThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared with this time last year.The benchmark 30-y...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206898http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206898Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:16:12 UTCan Ward become a ‘great’ QB or will footwork, mechanics hold him back?&ldquo;Cam Ward wants to be great.&rdquo; So says pretty much every Tennessee Titans coach who has guided him and every front office person who has ha...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206771http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206771Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:09:18 UTTough running, depth lifts hopes for Titans’ ground gameIf you&rsquo;re looking for an early positive it might be the Titans&rsquo; running game. The first-team offensive line has looked up to the task in r...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206772http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206772Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:51:56 UTMore questions for preseasonThe Titans won their preseason debut in San Francisco, for what that is worth. And while there were some bright spots in the game, there were enough q...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206773http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206773Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:09 UTA fifth-round pick out of Arkansas barges into the Titans' right guard battleNASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans starting one rookie on offense this season has been likely since they drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206858http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206858Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:11:03 UTMukhtar’s 2019 signing sets the gold standardIf a pro sports decision maker were to chart how they wanted a free agent acquisition to work, they&rsquo;d surely be tempted to use Hany Mukhtar&rsqu...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206775http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206775Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:49:45 UT4-1 win against Messi’s Inter Miami ranks with franchise’s all-time bestNashville SC made a massive statement in defending its position atop the MLS table with a decisive 4-1 win over second-place Inter Miami, continuing t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206776http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206776Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:50:20 UTProgress report from CallaghanBJ Callaghan on helping new players adapt: &ldquo;Our job as coaches is to set these guys up to bring out their best qualities. But at the same time, ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206777http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206777Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:50:34 UTWinter storm report calls for emergency upgradesNashville&rsquo;s response to this year&rsquo;s major ice storm was tactically strong, but the city needs to modernize its emergency management struct...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206779http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206779Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:53 UTHappy trails: Cars that won’t be around next yearA small number of vehicles are discontinued every year, and their exits rarely make news. But if you know where to look, there&rsquo;s an opportunity ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206781http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206781Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:55:47 UTOff to college? Some tips for managing your financesHeading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with cred...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206783http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206783Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:53:22 UTThree big questions to ask your aging parentsOne of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206784http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206784Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:27:15 UTNCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuitsDENVER (AP) &mdash; The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it fell short ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206925http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206925Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:04:49 UTSupreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for nowWASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206933http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206933Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:08:47 UTEx-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge saysNEW YORK (AP) — The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is mentally competent to stand trial as he faces sex trafficking charges after being hospitalize...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206926http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206926Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:32 UTCourt cuts $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoaxAUSTIN, Texas (AP) &mdash; A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to about $6 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones after he fal...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206920http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206920Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:36:24 UTFederal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to buildingWASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Joyce Beatty made an emergency request on Thursday that a federal court block the Kennedy Center from returning President Donal...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206910http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206910Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:20:23 UTUber fined nearly $1 billion by Dutch regulators over automated suspensions of driver accountsDutch data protection authorities have fined Uber nearly $1 billion, saying the ride-hailing company used automated software to suspend driver account...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206934http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206934Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:01:58 UTTesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risksHONG KONG (AP) — Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to th...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206928http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206928Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:33:16 UTAlfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials sayNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 sta...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206936http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206936Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:02:30 UTTrump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balkingWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206930http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206930Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:08:18 UTMAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centersNEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 activists in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" movement are criticizing President Donal...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206932http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206932Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:34:26 UTSchools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flawsNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Artificial intelligence chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but to prepare for the new school year, a ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206907http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206907Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:18:34 UTThis campaign aims to boost Black nonprofit fundraising by convincing everyday donors of their powerNEW YORK (AP) — Black nonprofit fundraisers are turning to their own communities for support this month, stressing everyday donors' power at a time wh...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206915http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206915Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:51:20 UTStars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interviewThe Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter, the editor said. He said he was dismis...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206937http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206937Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:03:37 UTArmy will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfareWASHINGTON (AP) — An Army unit based in Europe that was specializing in drone warfare has been directed to end its efforts to learn and use the battle...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206912http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206912Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:21:01 UTIranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfareTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tehran's grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with j...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206903http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206903Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:17:34 UTUS stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressureNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses from a shaky week. That's even though the bond market, which has been the center of Wall Str...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206938http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206938Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:09:45 UTEnrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expectedPHOENIX (AP) — Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far ste...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206918http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206918Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:23:56 UTIndonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy securityJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Top ministers for Indonesia and China agreed during meetings in Jakarta on Friday to increase their defense cooperation and ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206917http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206917Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:23:08 UTCuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investmentUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206916http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206916Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:09 UTCanadian provincial leader says Trump is a 'bad person' as Canada weighs concessions for trade dealTORONTO (AP) &mdash; The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a "bad pe...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206905http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206905Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:08:00 UTTrump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show after detenteWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared Thursday on his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen's radio show, holding a stunning public reunio...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206908http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206908Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:19:57 UTInvestigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources sayWASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department investigators have sought to interview law enforcement officials related to the FBI search of Donald Trump's Mar-...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206913http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206913Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:21:33 UTCash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitiveNEW YORK (AP) — University of Louisville athletic director Josh Heird says there is no "silver bullet" that will help his department's current revenue...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206892http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206892Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:03 UTThe playbook for college sports revenue is expanding from logos and fees to entertainment districtsKNOXVILLE (AP) — You've heard about the patches coming soon to a college football jersey near you. You've seen the corporate logos cropping up on foot...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206888http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206888Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:22 UTStates pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgetsWin or lose, the North Carolina Tar Heels already will be in elite company when they kick off the college football season against Texas Christian Univ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206879http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206879Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:21:18 UTA new college football season brings CFP tweaks, new rules and jersey patches among the changesA new college football season brings plenty of hopes, discussion and changes. Here are the most notable offseason developments to know about before th...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206880http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206880Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:22:57 UTMeta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls shortCHICAGO (AP) — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it defends itself against a swath of lawsuits alleging its s...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206885http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206885Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:29:07 UTThe US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concernsSAO PAULO (AP) — In the global race to secure rare earths that are key for everything from mobile phones to green technologies, Brazil is emerging as ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206894http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206894Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:59 UTUS aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS LincolnWASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relievin...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206897http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206897Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:15:31 UTLongtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipThe longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has announced his retirement, ending a decades-long career with the military newspaper as Defense Secretar...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206874http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206874Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:19:25 UTPrince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans' skills during roundtable with service membersWASHINGTON (AP) — Prince Harry urged communities to better apply service members' skills when they return to the workforce during an intimate gatherin...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206865http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206865Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:14:56 UTWhy Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so farWASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs, a...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206899http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206899Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:16:55 UTQuebec remains cautious on Canada-US trade deal as Ottawa pushes to restore US alcoholTORONTO (AP) &mdash; Quebec Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney had answered many of her questions about ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206882http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206882Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:11:25 UTUS unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparseWASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy jo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206881http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206881Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:39:46 UTTrump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclearWASHINGTON (AP) — Canada and the United States moved closer Wednesday to finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs, wi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206868http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206868Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:16:14 UTJapan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climbTOKYO (AP) — Japan's imports and exports set records in July and soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third month, ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206867http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206867Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:15:21 UTThe bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lowerNEW YORK (AP) — The relief that swept the bond market just a day earlier disappeared as oil prices, worries about high inflation and the U.S. governme...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206900http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206900Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:18:23 UTAlibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending growsHONG KONG (AP) — China's technology giant Alibaba on Thursday reported a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter as it invested big in artificial in...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206895http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206895Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:14:23 UTWalmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 yearsNEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and the retailer's gui...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206861http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206861Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:04:34 UTChampagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvestHAUTVILLERS, France (AP) — Champagne producers are racing to pick their grapes as the region's earliest harvest on record gets underway, after extreme...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206862http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206862Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:32 UTHong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal portsHONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Thursday it was seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama after the country seiz...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206863http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206863Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:57 UTTrump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206890http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206890Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:10:11 UTUS ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the islandWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heav...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206889http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206889Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:54 UTFederal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source saysWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206896http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206896Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:57:54 UTUS agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican RepublicSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection faced scrutiny Thursday after a watchdog group warned that forced labor persists on su...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206886http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206886Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:29:32 UTThe US national debt now stands at $40 trillionWASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206870http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206870Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:16:42 UTTrump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug AdministrationWASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announce...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206871http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206871Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:17:40 UTDemocrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver, PhiladelphiaDemocrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as their pa...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206873http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=206873Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:18:56 UT