A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t worry: It poses no danger. The space rock — 1997…
Israel, Lebanon agree to framework of deal for "lasting peace and security"
Israel and the government of Lebanon have agreed to the framework of a deal to bring "lasting peace and security" between the neighboring countries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday. "Today is a good day in that we…
Venezuela earthquake death toll soars past 900 as rescuers race to find survivors
La Guaira, Venezuela — The confirmed death toll from two powerful…
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries…
Saving energy during summer heat
With temperatures on the rise, energy costs will be rising. EPB is providing some tips to cut down on energy as the summer months arrive: - Keep blinds and curtains closed to block out…
Rapidly rising temperatures can turn deadly. Here's warning signs and prevention tips.
With temperatures climbing, the danger isn't just the heat but how quickly it can turn into a medical emergency. One woman knows that firsthand after suffering heat stroke, and doctors say recognizing the warning…
King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a $487 million refurbishment, in a break from a nearly 200-year-old tradition. Royal officials stressed that the king and Queen Camilla would continue to work out of…
Electrical shortage causes truck to catch fire
At 9:40 p.m. CST on June 26, 2026, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Highway 127 and Resource Road intersection. Upon arrival, they reported a small fire…
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to reports
TAIPEI (AP) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the city’s…
20 MAC dogs find homes in Delaware
The McKamey Animal Center says twenty of their dogs found loving homes over the weekend through the Brandywine SPCA Summer Mega Adoption Event in Delaware. In total, 800 shelter animals went home during…
Sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street toward just its 2nd losing week in the last 13
NEW YORK (AP) — AI stocks are veering back down the roller coaster on Friday and pulling Wall Street behind them. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% and is heading for just its second losing week in the last 13. The…
Rhea County Sheriff's Department warns of phone scam
RHEA COUNTY -- The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department says they have been notified of a new phone scam. The scammer is calling citizens claiming to be a detective with the Sheriff’s Department. The caller…
Goodwill Opens Store and Adds Jobs
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former grocery store in Southeast Cleveland has been given new life as Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area officially opened its newest location Thursday.…
Lafayette hosts ribbon cutting for Traverse Park
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -- The ribbon was officially cut today for Lafayette’s newest park. Traverse park is split down the middle by Culberson Avenue. The north side has climbing…
Catoosa and Walker Sheriffs compete in Battle of the Badges
WALKER COUNTY, GA (WDEF) -- There was a bloody competition in Northwest Georgia today. It’s called the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Walker and Catoosa…
Wall Street drifts in mixed trading after Micron soars and Apple drops
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed close after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products. The S&P 500 slipped less…
A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her
A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the…
Apple and Microsoft announce price hikes amid soaring chip costs
Apple on Thursday said it is raising prices on MacBooks and iPads, blaming AI-driven demand for memory and storage that has sharply increased component costs. "We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly," the company said…
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, little changed from its range the past 6 weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, staying close to 6.5%, where it’s been the last six weeks. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One…
Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests. How do we know this? Researchers tickled 13 captive apes — including gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos — and recorded the…
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court’s 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately…
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says
OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) - The immigration center built in the Florida swamps known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is closing after nearly a year of holding thousands of immigrant detainees, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday. DeSantis said the center was always supposed…