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Trump: Zelensky ‘has no cards,’ ‘shouldn’t be at meetings’ with Russia

*Originally published in The Hill Editor’s Note: Today we’re reporting on a pretty shocking meeting at the White House. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy came to sign a deal with President Trump about Ukraine’s valuable minerals, but things quickly went off the rails. Instead of a friendly agreement, the meeting turned into a shouting match between Trump,

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Did Wernher von Braun predict in 1953 Elon Musk would rule Mars? ‘How can this be real?’

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com Fans of billionaire Elon Musk are now saying that a book written more than 70 years ago by the rocket scientist who helped put Huntsville on the map predicted the SpaceX and Tesla CEO becoming the leader of Mars. The claim is based on a portion of the 1953 book

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Dr. Larry Burriss: Trump Administration Reshuffles Pentagon Media Spaces Amid Controversy

Editor’s Note: Reflections on Free Expression As an MTSU media student who has had the privilege of learning from Dr. Larry Burris about the profound importance of the First Amendment, I found myself marveling at the foresight and wisdom of our Founding Fathers in creating the U.S. Constitution. Dr. Burris always emphasized that the Constitution

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Stewarts Creek High School Band to Perform at Presidential Inauguration

Stewarts Creek High School Band to Perform at Presidential Inauguration SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Stewarts Creek High School Band has been selected to perform at the 60th presidential inauguration, marking the most prestigious invitation in the program’s history. The 160-member band will represent Tennessee on the national stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration parade on

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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue

TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: ​​​​As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a unique crossroads in the TikTok debate. While my legislative vote supported restricting TikTok due to national security concerns, my experience in Dr. Raj’s digital marketing

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MTSU Marketing Professor and Content Creator Dr. Raj Discusses His TikTok Journey

By Mike Sparks Tonight on Conversations with Mike Sparks radio show, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Raj Srivastava, affectionately known as “Dr. Raj.” He is a distinguished professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and a leading voice in digital media. Join us this evening, Sunday November 17, from 5 to 6 PM on WGNS

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