A place generations of Atlantans grew up visiting is getting a major vote of confidence on the global stage. Zoo Atlanta has officially been reaccredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a distinction considered the "gold standard" for animal care…
Some of America's wealthiest couples are collecting $100,000 in Social Security benefits — a six-figure payout that a new proposal says should be capped to help the retirement program avoid insolvency in 2032. About 1 million individual Social Security beneficiaries…
In an interview with Iranian state TV late Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that no talks with the United States have taken place. “No negotiations have happened with the enemy until now, and we do not plan on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Children's Hospital at Erlanger has announced plans for a renovation of its emergency department, main lobby, and entryways. They say this will welcome the more than 80,000 patients and families who pass through each year. Construction will…
The Trump administration will temporarily lift summer gasoline regulations as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon amid the Iran war. The emergency fuel waiver allows refiners and retailers to sell E15 gasoline, which is blended with 15% ethanol,…
ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americanswhen trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air travelers are experiencing the highest wait times ever under the Transportation Security Administration, the agency’s acting head said Wednesday, as the latest offer to end a funding impasse and put restraints on President Donald Trump’s mass…
Saying that U.S. forces are “very close to meeting the core objectives” of the military action against Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that “productive conversations” with Iran were ongoing but stressed that more strikes could come if…
A jury on Wednesday found that Meta and YouTube are liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users, a landmark decision that could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social…
NEW YORK (AP) — One of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before an Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both…
A record share of Americans are unable to pay off their monthly credit card bills, compounding money woes for U.S. residents grappling with affordability concerns, according to a recent analysis. Roughly 111 million people — 50% of Americans with a credit…
Tennessee lawmakers are discussing changes that would affect the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. A Senate Transportation Committee is debating a bill that would give the legislature the power to appoint most members of airport boards. They’ve done this already for the…
The Pisgah Fire Department posted video of the danger of brush fires around our area. They fought woods and grass fires that burned a total of 94 acres on Tuesday. Most of our area has burn bans in place this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - John O’Leary, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and burn survivor, inspired attendees at the 23rd annual Possibilities Luncheon hosted by Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. The event,…
President Trump voiced optimism on Tuesday that a peace deal will be reached with Iran, while insisting the war had already been won. "This war has been won," Mr. Trump said in…
The Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources. A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has just sprung, but it isn't too late to start planning for your child to hit the green with First Tee - Tennessee's summer camp. First…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennesseans are being hit hard by robocalls, with new data showing the state ranks among the worst in the country. Robocalls are something…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In May, Blood Assurance will launch a new partnership with GoodLabs. The partnership will allow eligible donors to receive free clinical-grade…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Park Service has awarded $973,527 to help preserve a 30-acre tract of land tied to the Battle of Wauhatchie, a critical fight during the Civil…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- How will companies across the…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market wobbled to an uneven close as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last. The S&P 500 initially fell Tuesday to an early-morning loss of 0.8% and gave back…
The Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources. A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of…