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It's also 'deer season' on Tennessee's roads

It's also 'deer season' on Tennessee's roads

Greenevillesun November 21, 2025 5:00 pm

NASHVILLE — Deer season is in full swing across Tennessee, and not just for hunters. State troopers say it’s the time of year when drivers are most likely to encounter deer where they are not hunting them..in the middle of...

It's also 'deer season' on Tennessee's roads

It's also 'deer season' on Tennessee's roads

Citizentribune November 21, 2025 5:00 pm

NASHVILLE — Deer season is in full swing across Tennessee, and not just for hunters. State troopers say it’s the time of year when drivers are most likely to encounter deer where they are not hunting them..in the middle of...

How agriculture gets overlooked in climate change talks

The World November 21, 2025 5:00 pm

This year's COP30 summit in Brazil has highlighted food, forests and land as key topics. One sector that spreads across all of these is agriculture, and it’s responsible for about one-third of global carbon emissions. Also, China is rapidly expanding its nuclear forces just as the only major nuclear agreement, between the US and Russia, is set to expire next year. And, a conversation with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin who was the youngest elected world leader when she was in office. Plus, a new initiative that guides Asian American teens and young adults help each other cope with stress.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Drive Confidently This Winter with Tips From Mercury Insurance

Drive Confidently This Winter with Tips From Mercury Insurance

Benzinga November 21, 2025 5:00 pm

Smart, Simple Steps to Help Keep You and Your Family Safe When Temperatures DropLOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The winter and holiday driving season is almost upon us, and with it comes a variety of driving hazards that are unique to the colder months. A quarter of all weather-related collisions occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement, injuring hundreds of thousands of people each year.Mercury Insurance (NYSE:MCY) wants to help consumers avoid the headache that comes with getting into a collision by offering some practical tips for driving safely in inclement weather."With winter conditions contributing to nearly a quarter of all weather-related collisions, it's critical to adjust your driving habits," said Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management at Mercury Insurance. "Even small adjustments, like slowing down and giving yourself more space, can dramatically reduce your risk on the road."Driving Tips for Winter WeatherSlow Down and Increase Following Distance: Speed limits are for dry roads and optimal conditions. Reduce your speed significantly and increase your following ...Full story available on Benzinga.com