Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar, officials say
Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in…
Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack disrupted studies
A system that thousands of schools and universities use to support instruction was back online Friday after it went down during a cyberattack that created chaos as students tried to study for final exams. The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed…
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology. The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach…
Pentagon begins release of UFO files: "It's time the American people see it for themselves"
Washington — The Pentagon on Friday began releasing more files related to UFOs and UAPs, following through on an order from President Trump to make public government documents about unexplained phenomena. The release, posted on a new…
Torikaya to open May 12 in Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --Torikaya, a locally owned chef-led Japanese restaurant, has announced they will officially open Tuesday, May 12 at 1120 Houston St., Suite 150 in downtown Chattanooga. Torikaya says they bring a chef-driven take on Japanese dining built around…
232 animals adopted at McKamey Animal Center in April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- 232 animals have found their home and were adopted from the McKamey Animal Center (MAC) in April. 90 adult dogs were adopted. The MAC says they began the month of April with an animal population of over…
US stocks rise as the job market holds up better than expected despite the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are rising following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% early Friday after a report said employers added 115,000 more jobs than…
Trion High School Senior in ICE Custody
TRION, GA (WDEF) -- A High School Student from Trion, Georgia was arrested after a traffic stop, and reports say he’s now in ICE custody. An arrest report…
Hamilton County purchases land adjacent to Enterprise South Nature Park
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New TN Congressional Map Becomes Law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. House redistricting map into law Thursday, finalizing a plan approved by the Republican-controlled legislature during a special session.…
Carter campaigns for US Senate in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. (WDEF)- Another candidate in the Republican Primary for the U.S.…
Mothers Honored Through Community Giving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga received a special surprise ahead of Mother’s Day. On Thursday, local McDonald’s Owner/Operators visited the house to…
National Day of Prayer held at The Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Bethlehem Center welcomed community members this morning as it hosted a National Day of Prayer gathering in Chattanooga. The Bethlehem Center opened its doors for the…
SkyBoss HQ officially opens at Collegedale Municipal Airport
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in aviation is taking off in Collegedale following the grand opening of SkyBoss HQ at the Collegedale Municipal Airport. City leaders, aviation…
Choices launches baby shower drive to support families in need
Chattanooga TN (WDEF) A Chattanooga nonprofit is calling on the community to help support local families by donating baby essentials to those in need. Choices is…
Wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters to protect caribou in Alaska, judge rules
Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing black and brown bears — including from helicopters — as part of a plan to help recover a caribou herd that was once an important source of food for Alaska Native hunters,…
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday…
Dozens of packages of cocaine seized in Pacific Ocean off Mexico, 11 rescued from shipwreck
United States and Mexican law enforcement said they seized dozens of packages of cocaine from a go-fast vessel as part…
US stocks hover just below records as oil slips on hopes of an Iran deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is hanging just below its records Thursday as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude once again from the Persian…
Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk
An Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects nut mixes and a…
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to accept it…
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.…
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed…
Chattanooga Design Studio debuts plans for their future
Leaders for the Chattanooga Design Studio announced today a new vision for their future. The Board says there is still a clear demand for urban design in Chattanooga. The studio has literally drawn up many of the visions for Chattanooga’s…