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What is fluoride and why is it in our drinking water?

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www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-11-22 08:58:00

SUMMARY: Fluoride in drinking water is a controversial topic, with 63% of Americans, including those in Shelby County, receiving water with added fluoride. Studies show it helps prevent cavities and save money in the long term. However, some experts, like Robert Kennedy Jr., advocate for its removal, citing concerns over a potential link between high fluoride levels and lower IQs in children. Pediatricians and water experts argue that the fluoride levels in Shelby County are safe, well below the EPA’s maximum, and that fluoride benefits outweigh the risks, with further research needed for clarity.

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When you turn on your tap in Shelby County, a small amount of fluoride is mixed in with the water that comes out. It was mixed into the drinking water decades ago to help prevent tooth decay. But, not everyone is smiling about it after recent debates. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/health/what-is-fluoride-and-why-is-it-in-our-drinking-water/article_e1e26ff0-a850-11ef-ba85-bf0e75bd6670.html

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PM Weather(5/3): More showers and storms developing today

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-05-03 17:34:48

SUMMARY: Showers and storms developed today with ongoing rain, adding to recent heavy rainfall of up to six inches in some areas like Maro County. Temperatures remain cooler than average, with highs in the upper 60s and lows dropping to the upper 40s and low 50s, particularly on the plateau where a jacket is recommended. Rain will continue into the night and through Monday with occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms, but Tuesday looks sunnier and drier as the low-pressure system moves northeast. Rain chances increase again midweek into the weekend, so keeping an umbrella handy is advisable.

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A slow-moving upper-level low pressure system will keep the weather unsettled this weekend. Cooler air keeps highs in the 70s …

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Feds charge alleged white supremacist over 2019 arson at Tennessee school that trained Rosa Parks

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wpln.org – Rachel Iacovone – 2025-05-03 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Regan Prater, linked to white supremacist movements, was arrested for the March 2019 arson at the Highlander Research and Education Center in New Market, Tennessee. The fire, which destroyed irreplaceable materials related to the Civil Rights Movement, was allegedly set using a sparkler bomb and napalm. Prater’s involvement was confirmed through group chat posts and a white-power symbol found at the scene. Previously, Prater served a five-year sentence for another fire in 2019. Despite the trauma, Highlander remains committed to its mission, continuing its rebuild while honoring its history of civil rights activism.

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Actor Joaquin Phoenix backs push to free two bears in tourist attraction

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-05-02 17:17:12

SUMMARY: Actor Joaquin Phoenix supports calls to free two bears, Daisy and River, held at the Three Bears General Store in Pigeon Forge, sparking controversy. While some visitors believe the bears appear happy with ample food and enrichment, Phoenix and animal rights group PETA argue the bears suffer in captivity and need to be moved to a sanctuary for proper care. The store claims the bears are non-releasable and their enclosure promotes education about black bears, not profit. They state compliance with USDA and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regulations. PETA urges people to research before supporting such captive-animal attractions.

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Phoenix joins PETA in urging a Pigeon Forge store to release two captive bears, sparking debate over animal welfare and tourist tradition.

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