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To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
By ANDREI IANCU America’s first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins ...
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Outgoing Congress still has time to act on PBM reform
BY KENNETH E. THORPE Insurers and healthcare middlemen are making it harder for everyday Americans, including many living ...
Opinions
Citizen accuses city of lagging its feet on park cleanup
To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the closing of city parks, especially the one around Billy Bob Garrison ...
Opinions
Helping those less fortunate is the spirit of the holiday season
With Christmas just days away, it’s more than appropriate to think about helping those who do not have ...
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Student who made school threat apologizes for actions
To the Editor: I am the juvenile who posted the HVHS “Your Next” threat on instagram in mid-September. ...
Columns
Americans’ healthcare upset isn’t really about ‘insurance’
BY THOMAS L. KNAPP On December 4, someone murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson near the site of the ...
Opinions
Pool closings by TN State Parks draw ire of Milligan student
To the Editor: I began lifeguarding in 2021, and was told it would be easy. Only a month ...
Opinions
Annual Christmas Parade in Elizabethton is a holiday tradition
As the holiday season unfolds, the unique charm of local Christmas parades becomes the heartbeat of communities nationwide. ...
Columns
Hey, Joe, pardon me (and everyone else)
BY THOMAS KNAPP On December 1, outgoing US president Joe Biden issued a pardon for all federal crimes ...
Columns
Historical narratives. Claims, mutual pain, loss, and trauma
BY IAN AUSTIN When considering the “Palestinian Question,” it helps to identify all true, core issues. I believe ...
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Warriors vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
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March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
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