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City to collect Chattanooga BID fees as lawsuit still looms

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Even though a lawsuit still looms trying to stop it, the River City Company continues to push the Business Improvement District forward. "What we're doing right now is, the first step is the formation of the…

Sixth patient dies from vaping-related illness

Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in that state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to confirm a death possibly blamed on using e-cigarettes…

Michael Jordan donates $1 million to aid Bahamas

The Bahamas were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, but recovery efforts are getting a boost thanks to an NBA legend's huge donation. Former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan announced on Tuesday he will donate a whopping $1 million to relief efforts…

Arizona GOP cancels 2020 presidential primary

Warren rises as Biden clings to delegate edge Arizona Republicans told state election officials Monday they're scrapping their 2020 primary, joining GOP leaders in three other states that are forgoing a presidential nominating contest as President Trump seeks re-election. Longshot…

Americans' income barely inching up despite economic growth

Median U.S. household income stood at about $63,200 last year, statistically unchanged from 2017, according to new Census data. The data suggest that two decades of economic expansion has failed to translate into significant gains for the typical family, as…

Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon

Nature: Full moon A Harvest Moon will occur on the upcoming Friday the 13th, making for a spooky night just ahead of the start of fall — the season of haunted hayrides and Halloween. The full moon that occurs closest…

Yet another state reports a death linked to vaping

Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in that state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to confirm a death possibly blamed on using e-cigarettes…

Driver killed, 7 students injured in school bus crash

A Mississippi school bus driver died when their bus went off a highway Tuesday morning and rolled into a ditch, police said. Seven students were injured in the crash, and two were in critical condition, Mississippi Highway Patrol Captain Johnny…

NOAA chief speaks to meteorologists in Alabama amid outcry

The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tried to walk a fine line as he spoke about the controversy over President Donald Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian threatening Alabama. NOAA acting administrator Neil Jacobs addressed the issue at a closed-door…

Don't blow this deadline if you want that $125 Equifax cash

Equifax wants consumers to verify they already have credit monitoring services, a requirement for collecting a $125 cash payment in compensation for the credit bureau's massive 2017 data breach. The deadline to verify such claims is October 15. Yet consumers…

Apple to reveal updated iPhones, watches and Apple TV

Apple on Tuesday holds its annual product reveal event, where it's expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone, a new watch and a look at its hotly anticipated video-streaming device, Apple TV. As per usual, the Apple store is down before…

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