By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda…
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven of the biggest banks in the country announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank on Thursday, in an effort to prevent the California-based bank from becoming…
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails. The company said Thursday the new feature, named Copilot, is a processing engine that will…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Hamilton County is alerting its residents about a software glitch. This glitch caused incorrect property information to be mailed out regarding tax billing letters. See their full statement below: Notice to Hamilton…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter was given 12 months' probation and a $1,000 fine on Thursday after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing related to a crash that killed Bulldogs offensive…
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- TennGreen Land Conservancy is hosting their annual Hike-a-Thon this April. This will feature nine outdoor events to celebrate Earth Month. TennGreen Land Conservancy said they require attendees to register ahead of time. There are limited spots…
DEDHAM, Mass. (WDEF) -- The International Association of Fire Fighters filed a lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association on Thursday. This is due to the cancer-causing substances in fire fighter gear. The IAFF said that the NFPA played a…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in Georgia under a measure that received House approval Thursday. Doctors could still prescribe medicines to block…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle crash took the life of one woman in Bradley County on Wednesday. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), two vehicles were involved in…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Department of Justice said they sentenced two Georgia men for fentanyl distribution this year. They sentenced Geno Demons, Jr. and Raymond Dexter Hicks to federal prison. The DOJ said they sentenced the two men for…
HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team has died after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida. Sgt. 1st…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Several dozen workers among thousands at a Nissan factory in Tennessee will hold a long-delayed vote on whether to unionize Thursday. Those leading the drive hope for an elusive win at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for multiple suspects in a shooting on the north shore Wednesday evening. A 39-year-old man says he was walking along Manufacturers Road near Renaissance Park just before 7 p.m., when he ran into…
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Apison last night. It happened at 12:20 this morning on Thaxton Lane. A family was able to safely evacuate their house. When…
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with “What You Won't Do for Love” and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow…
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday said it cannot decide yet whether to remove a state Court of Appeals judge accused of ethical misconduct and asked a judicial discipline panel to review the case further. The three-member…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took another swing at adding a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States. Nearly a month ago, a Republican legislative…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- If you need a new floor for your home, you have lots of options in the area. The world's largest flooring company is located right in…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools (CCS) announced that they are considering changing their school start times. They will be sending an email to staff and families that will include a survey. In that survey, you can give input…
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - During severe weather, meteorologists use radar to detect potential threats to life and property. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Dream TV has begun filming for a new show right here in Chattanooga. "Selling Chattanooga" features local realtors to be the tour…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TBI is charging a man with theft and TennCare fraud after he billed for services he did not provide. The TBI said they arrested Robert…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Big Valley Brands is expanding its manufacturing in Dunlap, investing over $1 million. Officials said the expansion will create 30 new jobs in the county. In addition,…
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the the automaker's top-selling models including…