The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal…
New Delhi — An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says. Jitu Munda, from a…
Starting Friday, travelers ages 30 and under can save money by enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program. In May, the agency will give young travelers $20 off the signup fee, which covers a five-year membership. That brings the…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion. During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jules Hurst III, the acting undersecretary of…
LONDON (AP) — London police say the stabbing of two Jewish men has been declared a terrorist incident. Metropolitan Police say they are investigating whether Wednesday’s attack specifically targeted the Jewish community. The force says the attack in the Golders…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is moving forward with plans to create its first dedicated senior center, expanding resources for older adults in the Ooltewah and Collegedale communities. The project,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Boys Choir is raising their voices one last time for the season with their spring concert Finale! Over 100+ choir members will be blessing the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pollen is visible in the air, on pavement, and on cars, which means it's peak allergy season and Chattanooga Allergy Clinic is ready treat the symptoms. The…
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Pigeon Forge attraction announces a new attraction that should be ready to go this spring. Anakeesta is a mountaintop adventure park overlooking the city. They have begun a five year expansion plan.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is National Foster Care Month, and a local organization working within the foster care system is helping raise…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is once again partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the Chattanooga Lookouts begin their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Officers will not face charges in a shooting last July on Highway 58. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp confirmed to…
NEW YORK (AP) - Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday from its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1%, while the…
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings. McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell,…
A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments, according to a new Gallup poll. That percentage is…
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began. Gasoline prices, which have risen by $1.20 a gallon since Feb. 28, climbed nearly 7 cents overnight, according…
Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta gave birth to…
Members of Mexican Special Forces escort Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a top commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in the western state of Nayarit, Mexico, in this handout distributed on April 27,…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers have announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of three approved by the Tennessee…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County is bursting with strawberry spirit as a decorating contest gets underway ahead of the Tennessee Strawberry Festival. One of the first events to kick…
NEW YORK (AP) - Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% early Tuesday from its latest all-time high, hurt by…
Since the king's visit is meant to mark the United States' 250th anniversary, Charles is likely to speak about the relationship between…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, a move rumored for some time as the Emirates chafed under production…