Almost all of President Trump's tariffs last year were passed on to U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of higher costs, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As the average U.S. tariff on imports…
The Trump administration said it's ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called "start/stop feature" in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The start/stop feature, which is today widely used in newer…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years. Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell by 5,000 to 227,000…
Southwest Airlines is still working out kinks in its boarding process two weeks after the discount carrier switched to assigned seating. Southwest officials told CBS News that one of the main issues the airline is troubleshooting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A homeless man is accused of arson after investigators say he walked into a Chattanooga Walmart and set merchandise on fire, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). Cody Huckabee, 31, was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Commissioner Jeff Eversole and the Hamilton County Commission have approved a resolution amending the County’s Master List of Roads and Speed Limits. This would reduce the posted speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph on Savannah…
McDonald’s focus on value is paying off. The fast food giant said Wednesday that its global same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 5.7% in the October-December…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students and state leaders gathered Wednesday for the ribbon cutting of the Rhea County Higher Education Center, a new facility focused on technical education and workforce…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered…
Stellantis issued a "do not drive" alert on Wednesday to owners of certain Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, with the automaker warning people not to use the cars until defective air bags…
Rachel Leonard Kennedy (@thekennedycurate) joins News 12's Amelia Greer with a handful of DIY ideas for your next girls' night. Whether you're hosting a Galentine's Party or just want some activities…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Do we have enough Judicial workers to handle the caseloads in Southeast Tennessee? A new report from the state Comptroller’s office says we don’t. The office is required by state law to evaluate the work loads in each…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited Pikeville as part of Tennessee’s participation in the nation’s 250th celebration, known as America 250. During the…
Darron Lee standing with his public defender in front of Hamilton County Judge Tori Smith on Wednesday at his initial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution that would create a referendum on term limits in Hamilton County government was formally introduced Wednesday. If passed, voters would get to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Walnut Road will be closed from Monday, February 16, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026 to allow for sewer installation work. The closure will be in effect on Walnut Road between Hickory Avenue and Daisy Dallas Road,…
Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies. Steve Cahillane, a former Kellogg Co. chief who became CEO of Kraft Heinz on Jan. 1, said he wants to ensure that all of the company’s resources…
Slowing population growth could soon weigh on the U.S. economy, trimming an estimated $104 billion from the country's gross domestic product compared with what it would have been if population growth had held at its…
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in federal court on Monday, alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the personal care company's products on its website. In a lawsuit posted by Reuters, Estée Lauder accused Walmart of selling…
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The report included major revisions…
By KATE BRUMBACK, ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press Abstract: An FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, is part of an investigation into possible “deficiencies or defects” in the vote count in the 2020…
HXISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - One couple is sent to the hospital after escaping their burning home early Wednesday morning. At 2:43 AM, firefighters were dispatched to the 4800 block of Sarasota Drive following a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Property tax bills continue to climb across the country, but Chattanooga ranks pretty well. An analysis from Construction Coverage broke down how much we pay in property taxes across the country. In Chattanooga, the median property tax…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several tri-state fire departments responded to an evening house fire that left the house completely destroyed. Just after 6 PM, Highway 58…