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Sizing up the impact of China tariffs

The World Trade Organization said uncertainty about a possible trade war is already dragging down the world economy. The WTO issued the warning just before new U.S. tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports go into effect at midnight Thursday.…

Fireworks explosions near Mexico City kill 19

A police officer keeps watch at a site damaged due to fireworks explosions in the municipality of Tultepec, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, July 5, 2018. DANIEL BECERRIL/REUTERS MEXICO CITY -- Nineteen people were killed and at least…

Summerville on water boil advisory

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - All City of Summerville water customers are under a boil water advisory. There was a power outage at the Summerville Water Treatment plant. This caused many residents to wake up to no water or low water…

Dad protecting his children killed by polar bear

A 31-year-old father was killed this week in a polar bear attack while protecting his children in Canada's northernmost territory of Nunavut, according to Canadian media reports. The man, Aaron Gibbons, was unarmed when the bear attacked him on Sentry…

Multiple people treated for burn injuries caused by fireworks

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple people treated for burn injuries caused by fireworks. Six people were treated at Erlanger emergency rooms on July 4th. According to Jeneen Carman, Assistant Vice President of Emergency Services for the Erlanger Health System, all…

Man struck by lightning in Dalton, flown to Atlanta

DALTON, GA (WDEF) - A man is recovering in Atlanta after being struck by lightning in Dalton. Dalton Fire Officials say it happened Wednesday. They say a man was struck by lightning while fishing in a pond at Dalton Country Club.…

"Trump Baby" balloon OK'd to fly during Trump's London visit

People inflate a helium-filled Donald Trump balloon which they hope to deploy during the president's July 2018 visit in London. Simon Dawson / REUTERS A giant balloon dubbed the "Trump Baby" will be allowed to fly near London's Parliament during President Trump's…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Fourth of July

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Sale Creek, Tennessee on July 4th. Hamilton County Officials responded to 14500 Dayton Pike at around 10:45pm. Upon arrival, they found that the pedestrian was deceased. Officials say the victim was walking…

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