Estee Lauder and perfume maker Puig end merger talks
Estee Lauder and perfume maker Puig have ended merger talks that would have potentially put brands like MAC,…
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2 Mount Everest climbers fall to their deaths as record-holder warns of overcrowding
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount…
Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms
ATLANTA (AP) — Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in…
Police investigating suspicious death after man's body discovered in shut-down Cobb supermarket
Cobb County police are investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was discovered in a closed Kroger. Authorities say officers were called to the 3300 block of Cobb Parkway SE on Thursday morning after a maintenance worker found…
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Washington — Tulsi Gabbard said Friday that she is resigning as the director of national intelligence, stepping aside after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In a letter to President Trump, Gabbard said her resignation would…
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A dying star has never looked so lovely. The Gemini North Telescope atop Hawaii’s tallest peak, Mauna Kea, captured the star in its last gasps. The image was released Thursday by the…
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair at White House, replacing Powell
Washington — Kevin Warsh was sworn…
Georgia's apple farmers concerned over months-long drought's impact on upcoming harvest
In Gilmer County, at the foot of Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, fourth-generation farmer Joshua Aaron is worried about the upcoming fall apple season. Aaron's great-grandparents started Aaron Family Orchards decades ago, so he's…
US stocks open higher and are headed for their 8th weekly gain in a row
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is heading toward an eighth straight winning week, which would be its longest such streak since 2023. The S&P 500 added 0.4% early Friday and pulled closer to its all-time high set…
Nightfall moves to First Horizon Pavilion due to rain
CHATTANNOOGA, Tenn. -- Due to forecasted rain, Nightfall will move Friday’s concert under cover to the First Horizon Pavilion. The event will move out of its regular home at Miller Plaza and Miller Park, and…
Rubio says U.S. and allies "have to have a Plan B" if Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz
Speaking to reporters Friday in Sweden after meetings with NATO allies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and its partners must "have a Plan B" to fall back on if…
What to know about Kyle Busch’s death at 41
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know:…
Britney Spears argued with police, denied being intoxicated during March DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears was driving erratically and speeding when she was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence in California…
New trail to link Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park to Downtown Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. -- Trust for Public Land (TPL), Walker County, and the City of Chickamauga have officially dedicated the John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail. This is a new 2.2-mile multi-use path, named…
A senior Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse is released on bail in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Friday released on bail a senior Buddhist monk who was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, in a case that has stirred…
Rubio says Iran charging for Strait of Hormuz passage "not acceptable"
Rubio said "there is not a country in the world that should accept" Iran's effort to "create a tolling system" to charge commercial vessels a fee to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway – through which about a…
Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward…
Passenger on United Airlines flight from Newark tried to open door at 36,000 feet, pilot says
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. The pilot reported to air traffic control that an unruly passenger on Flight…
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment
GENEVA (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N.…
Chamber Celebrates Small Business Leaders
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Small business leaders were recognized Thursday in Cleveland as the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual luncheon at the Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points.…
TWRA Urges safe and sober boating this holiday weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As memorial day approaches, the TWRA is urging boaters to be safe. With the holiday, we can expect more boats than usual on…
Then and Now: Brown's Ferry
Long before there were any permanent bridges over the Tennessee River, the only way for merchants and locals to cross over was either in their own boat or through a ferry…
Fairy and Folk Festival happening rain or shine this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual Fairy and Folk festival at Audubon Acres will be taking place "rain or shine", according to organizers. It's…
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe to celebrate 15 years with new summer menu
Get a taste of Greece with a trip to Taziki's! The fast-casual chain is celebrating 15 years in the Scenic City and is excited to offer even more fresh dishes for…
Most people moving to Chattanooga are coming from California
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC's Center for Regional Economic Research has been investigating where all those new Chattanoogans are coming from. Their latest report examines people moving to and from the city from 2021-25. And they found that almost half of…
What to Know About Death of Kyle Busch
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, three days before he was set to run the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Here is what to know: How did Kyle Busch die? At this point, the…
East Hamilton's Spring Fling Ride Comes to a Close
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton softball team saw their season come to an end on Thursday at Spring Fling. The Hurricanes fought off elimination early against Summitt winning 5-0. Emmaline Davis threw a complete game one-hitter. But East Hamilton later…
McCallie Captures State Title With 3-1 Win Over Briarcrest Christian
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) McCallie won their second soccer state title in the last three years with a 3-1 victory over Briarcrest Christian on Thursday in Murfreesboro. Big Blue got 2 goals in the first half, which proved to be enough to…
Notre Dame Falls 3-1 to Knox Grace in State Finals
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame saw their magical season finish just short of a state title on Thursday. The Irish lost 3-1 to Knox Grace in the state finals. It was Notre Dame's first loss of the season. The match was…
Spencer Strider With Season High Nine K's as Braves Beat Miami 9-3
MIAMI (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Mike Yastrzemski also went deep, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Thursday night. Spencer Strider (2-0) had a season-high nine strikeouts in…
CARTA warns Incline Railway could close if Lookout Mountain ordinance passes
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- "These are absolutely stunning developments." The Incline Railway is at the center of a brewing controversy between the Chattanooga Area Regional…
NASCAR's Two-Time Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch Dies
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying…
Walker County Animal Shelter to close for 30 days after surrendered puppies test positive for distemper virus
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. -- The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for a minimum of 30-days following a positive test for canine distemper virus (CDV) from a litter of surrendered puppies. They…
63-year-old male dies in DeKalb County Detention Center custody
DEKALB COUNTY -- A 63-year-old man has died in custody at the DeKalb County Detention Center, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). They say Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, Corrections Officers within the…
Daytona International Speedway to install LED lighting throughout the famed NASCAR track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daytona International Speedway is installing LED lighting in and around the famed 2 1/2-mile track that is expected to create “dynamic, visually engaging moments throughout…
Norfolk Southern train crash under investigation in Hall County; no injuries reported
A train crash in Hall County is under investigation after officials said a Norfolk Southern train struck a lowboy tractor-trailer on the tracks Thursday morning. According to…
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years in prison
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday. The judge handed Bock a…
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga partners to provide free meals to children this summer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is partnering with the City of Chattanooga and other organizations to provide free meals to children this summer. They share the YMCA’s Free Summer…
A turn lower for oil prices helps US stocks erase earlier losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Hour-to-hour swings for oil prices keep jerking financial markets around, and U.S. stocks are drifting Thursday following the latest reversal. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and inched closer to its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones…
Detective gets officer of the year award for work on child sex abuse cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton…