SUMMARY: Scott County, Tennessee, and McCreary County, Kentucky residents, led by Lisa Wojcik and Cody Cox, oppose plans for a new landfill on 700 acres between Oneida and Winfield. The landfill, proposed by anonymous investors, includes a rail transfer station for out-of-state waste. Locals formed groups like the Transparent Bridge Initiative and Cumberland Clear to increase transparency, file public records requests, and pursue legal action. Despite limited support from state officials, they continue advocacy efforts, including petitions and community meetings. They argue the existing Volunteer Regional Landfill suffices and seek to protect their environment, emphasizing community power to halt the project.

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SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who lived in Maryland for over a decade, faces deportation to Eswatini despite fearing deportation to Uganda. ICE dismissed his fears, noting he claimed persecution fears in 22 countries. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March 2025 despite a 2019 court order protecting him due to gang threats. Returned to the U.S. by court order, he now faces human smuggling charges from a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop. He seeks asylum in the U.S., arguing eligibility after re-entry. ICE opposes reopening his asylum case, threatening removal to El Salvador if reopened.

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SUMMARY: The Michael J. Fox Foundation hosted a Parkinson’s disease awareness event called Parkinson’s Disease IQ in Nashville, aiming to support nearly 1 million Americans affected by the disease. Since 2019, the series has traveled nationwide to connect patients, families, doctors, therapists, and scientists. The event focuses on education, community building, sharing personal stories, and providing practical care advice. It emphasizes keeping attendees updated on evolving research and fostering a robust research pipeline. Ultimately, the foundation’s goal is to offer hope, inspiration, and a sense of connection to those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. The event runs from 9 AM at the Omni Hotel.

Parkinson’s disease impacts nearly 1 million Americans.

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