Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, injures dozens more, state media say
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Iran vows "firm response" if ships diverge from declared corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Tuesday that it would respond firmly to any ships that diverge from the Islamic Republic's approved route through the Strait of Hormuz. "We warn all vessels…
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp's and Dirty brand potato…
Salvation Army of Chattanooga Area Commanders head to Birmingham
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- After three years of working and living in Chattanooga, Salvation Army Area Commanders Majors Douglas and Storm McClure are heading to Birmingham. The McClures move in…
New Survey Highlights Food Insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New findings from the City of Chattanooga Office of Community Health in collaboration with the mayor's office and Columbia University show food insecurity continues to affect local…
Collins Campaigns Ahead Of Primary
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Congressman Mike Collins has kicked off the “Big Rig Roadshow”, a statewide campaign tour ahead of Georgia’s Republican primary. The tour opened in Ringgold at Farm…
79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Dayton is going on all throughout this week. While preparations were still underway earlier in the day, organizers say the…
Democrats oppose Tennessee Redistricting
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers return to Nashville on Tuesday for a snap Special Session to consider redistricting the state election maps before the midterm elections. A Supreme Court ruling last week undermined the Civil Rights Voting Act used to…
Boyd-Buchanan School's 29th Annual Physics Boat Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at Boyd-Buchanan School took learning beyond the classroom during the school’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day, an event that challenges students to design and…
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500…
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar. The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald…
Jason Chen denied new trial in Jasmine Pace murder case
Jason Chen entering into a hearing on May 4, 2026 attempting to get a new trial (left). Jasmine Pace, the victim of…
Hamilton County Health Department announces layoffs
The Hamilton County Health Department announced layoffs today. The cuts follow an operational review. They are laying off 13 employees and will not fill two vacant positions. “These decisions are never…
Tomorrow is election day across Tennessee
Tuesday is election day across Tennessee. Democrats and Republicans are holding their primaries for offices in your community. The races are primarily for county commissions, school boards, mayors and sheriffs. The polls open at 8 a.m. local time. We’ll have…
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.…
Georgia expands red snapper fishing season to two months, starting in July
Georgia anglers will soon have more time to fish for red snapper. In the past, the fishing season has typically lasted only a few days each year due to federal limits. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Resources Division…
Transfer of portion of Engel Stadium land to Hamilton County approved
The land that is being transferred on the Engel Stadium property from UTC to Hamilton County for a new Health Department…
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
A driver plowed into people in the center of the German city of Leipzig…
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere, astronomers say
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refund checks: Here's what you need to know
The Georgia Department of Revenue began issuing payments to residents as part of the state's $1.2 billion surplus tax rebate. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the DOR announced on Monday that the eligible taxpayers will see…
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop’s Ryan Cohen
Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell Monday as Ryan Cohen’s GameStop pursues an approximately $56 billion takeover of the company, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon. The national gaming retailer said that its…
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutting down
Spirit Airlines said it has reimbursed most customers with flight tickets after the budget carrier ceased operations. The airline is still processing a "small percentage" of customer refunds, Spirit told CBS News. Spirit announced early Saturday that it had "started…