Lookout Mountain Planning Commission votes against ordinance to allow Rock City to build gondola station
The room full of mostly Lookout Mountain residents dressed in red shirts and bandanas opposed to Rock…
Hamilton County passes FY 2027 budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has approved a new budget. It was approved 9 to 1 Wednesday evening in a special called meeting. The total budget is over…
Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street to its first back-to-back drop in weeks
NEW YORK (AP) - Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% Wednesday after giving up a brief modest gain in the morning. The index had its first back-to-back drop in three…
NASA chief defends selection of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability. Isaacman wrote on the social media platform X…
Climber who spent 6 days dragging himself off Mount Everest is out of intensive care: "I thought I would perish"
A Nepali mountaineer who spent six…
Alabama's nitrogen gas executions constitute cruel and unusual punishment, judge rules
A federal judge has banned Alabama from executing a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia, reversing a previous opinion that concluded the controversial and relatively new execution method is unconstitutionally cruel. The ruling, issued Tuesday, permanently prevents the state from putting Jeffrey…
Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
WASHINGTON (AP) — Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions while older students’ test scores continue to stagnate, according to the latest testing data released Wednesday by the federal government. Nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading scores and saw some recovery…
Air Canada pilot accused of flying over 900 flights without valid license: "Like a movie script"
A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday, in a case that investigators said mirrored a Hollywood screenplay. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie,…
New and exciting things happening at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is kicking off the 2026 summer season with plenty of exciting events to help make the best of your visit. Coming up on Friday, June…
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023…
Inflation hits 3-year high on spike in prices, highlighting affordability challenges for Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2%…
Tennessee is first to create Nuclear Fusion rules
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee hits another mark for leading the country in nuclear power today. We are the first state to create its own regulatory framework for nuclear Fusion. Leaders say Tennessee is the most responsive state for advanced…
Gondola debate continues ahead of planning commission vote
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- "We don't want your gondola. We don’t want it." The controversy over a proposed gondola is approaching a major decision. Will the town of…
First Annual Sandwich Week Launches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s newest food event is serving up a fresh way to explore local lunch spots this week. The first-ever Chattanooga Sandwich Week is bringing $8 sandwich specials…
Inflation in May likely topped 4% for the first time in 3 years, economists say
Economists expect a key inflation gauge set to be released on Wednesday to show that U.S. consumer prices in May rose at their fastest pace in more than three years. The Consumer Price Index is forecast to have risen last…
A ‘rowdy’ Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured
NEW YORK (AP) — An NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned “incredibly reckless,” New York City police claimed, as some dejected Knicks fans scaled light poles, pelted officers with objects and…
Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons discovered in ditch: "A terrifying sight at first glance"
Researchers have discovered dozens of ancient human skeletons, with nearly all of their heads severed, in a ditch in central Europe — a find they acknowledge…
Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025
TORONTO (AP) — A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without…
Todd and Julie Chrisley sue Atlanta law firm for $25 million, alleging legal mistakes led to convictions and prison sentences
Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have filed a federal lawsuit against an Atlanta law firm and one of its attorneys, alleging mistakes made during their criminal defense contributed to their convictions and prison…
Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling
NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9% after careening between an early gain of 1% and a midday loss of 2.3%, sinking further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Nasdaq…
Social Security insolvency now projected for 2032, putting benefits at risk of a 22% cut
Social Security's trustees report said the program is on track to become insolvent by the end of 2032, when the program's beneficiaries will get a 22% cut in their monthly checks. Social Security guarantees income to over 70 million Americans. Across-the-board benefit…
How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp. Building on this innovation, Arianna Mastali, a Georgia Tech PhD student, is developing an interactive wall that produces sounds elephants typically hear in the wild.…
Bear that caused panic and nearly 100 school closures captured north of Tokyo: "So relieved"
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after…
Lawyer stresses self-defense in closing remarks at trial of Texas teen’s fatal stabbing
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A lawyer for a Texas teen charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a high school athlete emphasized self-defense Tuesday, telling jurors that the tragedy at a track meet was linked…