Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround. No coffeehouse employees are affected, the company said. The cuts will impact employees in support functions like…
The U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said Friday, adding "We wiped out their armed forces, essentially." Speaking to reporters on Air Force One after his summit with China's President Xi, Mr Trump said "We…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is falling from its records Friday and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market. Stocks that had been caught up in the…
Kinshasa, Congo — Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department says violent crime continued to decline in 2025, according to the department’s newly released annual report. The report shows homicides dropped…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A state agency says they are beginning their investigation into an explosion at a Bradley County plant Wednesday . TOSHA says they began that investigation Thursday morning after two people suffered severe burns from a lithium battery…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Virginia nonprofit is working to bring a bit of relief to a local family as their young son continues his fight against leukemia. The Roc…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major expansion is coming soon to Erlanger East on Gunbarrel Road. The multimillion-dollar project will add new facilities and beds. Tyler Winks Executive…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Memorial Day approaches, local groups are preparing to honor our nation's fallen. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish put out a call this week requesting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% Thursday to set an…
The Dalton Parks and Recreation Department (DPRD) has dedicated a new 15-court pickleball complex at James Brown Park.…
Washington — The head of U.S. forces in the…
Artificial intelligence developers want to know what you know. Leading makers of generative AI tools are hiring people with a wide range of skills and expertise, from Hollywood screenwriters to hiking enthusiasts, to train their…
TOKYO (AP) — Honda racked up a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss Thursday, the first-ever full year loss for the Japanese automaker, acknowledging heavy costs for its electric-vehicle plans, stemming from President Donald Trump’s pro-U.S. policies. The Japanese automaker…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) At the Blood Assurance Warehouse in Chattanooga, community leaders and emergency officials unveiled a new program they say could change…
A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy…
Georgia's state gas tax, which helps fund road projects and transportation services across the state, could once again become a larger issue for drivers as Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of the tax…
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon," according to the White House. The Iran war had been slated to be…
NEW YORK (AP) - Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. Retail sales rose 0.5% in April, a slowdown…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Erlanger has announced plans for a major expansion and renovation project at Erlanger East Hospital. Erlanger says the centerpiece of…
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Gatlinburg attraction announces the date for their new gondola rides. Anakeesta will open a new season on May 22 with what they call the world's only all-glass gondola system. You will get on the ride…
Toronto — A 27-year-old man was killed in a black bear attack over the weekend in northern Saskatchewan, according to local authorities and his employer. The attack happened about 53 miles northeast of Points North Landing in central Saskatchewan, the province's…
EAST RIDGE -- The City of East Ridge is advising locals of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday May 14, 2026 on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and…