Grayson’s Ladder
Students at Ooltewah Elementary are helping one of their own fight a devastating disease.
Elon Musk shows off next-generation “Starship” prototype
Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel “Starship” Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted orbital test flights within the next year. “With any development into uncharted territory, its difficult to predict these things with precision,” the…
Man admits shooting transgender woman
Police in Dallas have arrested a man they say admitted to shouting slurs at a transgender woman before following her to a bus stop and opening fire, seriously wounding her. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Domingo Ramirez-Cavente. Police have said they are investigating the Friday night incident as a hate crime. The shooting comes amid community concern over a series…
Ad showing Ocasio-Cortez’s face in flames airs during debate
A dramatic ad targeting Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aired during the third Democratic debate on Thursday, comparing Ocasio-Cortez’s support for democratic socialism to the brutal Khmer Rouge communist regime in Cambodia. The ad shows a picture of the young congresswoman bursting into flame to reveal a picture of a pile of skulls. The narrator of the ad, onetime Republican congressional…
Apple to reveal updated iPhones, watches and Apple TV
Apple on Tuesday holds its annual product reveal event, where it’s expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone, a new watch and a look at its hotly anticipated video-streaming device, Apple TV. As per usual, the Apple store is down before and during the event and Twitter is already abuzz with expectation. The company’s newest iPhone models are expected to be…
Tom Brady’s application for “Tom Terrific” trademark denied
Tom Brady just suffered a rare loss — his trademark application has been denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The New England Patriots quarterback tried to trademark “Tom Terrific” earlier this summer. The office refused the request made by the six-time Super Bowl champion Thursday because of the phrase’s association with another famous athlete: “The applied-for mark consists…
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Netflix is investing in technology to automate movie and television trailers, an executive said on a July earnings call. The technology could help Netflix lower the cost of creating trailers while adding personalization for its subscribers. In 2016, IBM’s Watson made a promo spot for the 2016 thriller “Morgan” by categorizing emotional moments in the film, although a human editor…
Atlanta United beats Club América 3-2 for Campeones Cup
Josef Martinez scored on a penalty kick in the 65h minute after being stopped on his first attempt, and Atlanta United gave Major League Soccer rare bragging rights over Liga MX by beating Club América 3-2 for the Campeones Cup on Wednesday night.
Lauren Daigle gets 6 nominations from Dove Awards
Daigle’s nominations include artist of the year and song of the year.
Soddy Daisy residents complain about neighbor setting off explosives
Sheriff Jim Hammond says it’s a legal substance to use, though it has to be set off with a high powered rifle.
Mayfield’s cancelling this year’s corn maze
“Sometimes in life and in farming we have to make difficult decisions”
Douglas Heights shooting video shown in court on Tuesday
Watch some of the video here.
3D images show long-lost WWII submarine USS Grunion
Nearly 80 years ago, the USS Grunion submarine sank on its inaugural mission during World War II, taking the lives of 70 sailors with it as it plunged to the bottom of the Pacific. Now, after years of searching, a team looking for WWII-era submarines has found the Grunion’s bow about 2,700 feet (820 meters) under the water’s surface, off…
Rossville man dies in base jump accident from cliff on Portuguese Island
Zeke Wilson owned Wilson Painting in East Ridge.
LAFC scores 4 goals in 12-minute stretch, beats Atlanta
Diego Rossi and Carlos Vela scored two of Los Angeles FC’s four goals during a 12-minute stretch in a 4-3 victory over Atlanta United on Friday night.
City playing “Baby Shark” to drive out homeless
Officials in West Palm Beach have a new way to keep homeless people from laying around the city’s Lake Pavilion: “Baby Shark.” The extremely popular — and extremely repetitive — children’s song can be heard playing on loop all night long around the pavilion, The Palm Beach Post reports. In addition to “Baby Shark,” the city is also playing another…
Athens kids competing in Soap Box Derby World Championships this week
See their photos and video from Akron this week.
McConnell gets challenger in retired fighter pilot Amy McGrath
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a challenger in his upcoming 2020 re-election campaign. Retired Army fighter pilot Amy McGrath officially unveiled her campaign on Tuesday. In her campaign rollout video, McGrath recalls writing a letter to her senator at age 13 about her dreams of becoming a pilot and the challenges women faced of being denied a shot of…
Meram nets pair, Atlanta United tops Impact 2-1
Justin Meram scored his first two goals for Atlanta United, netting the winner in the 83rd minute, in a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact.
Why a Minnesota city council is nixing the Pledge of Allegiance
Members of the city council for a Minneapolis suburb have voted to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before council meetings, citing an effort to “create a more welcoming environment.” CBS Minnesota reports the St. Louis Park city council voted unanimously to make the change that will take effect on July 15. “In order to create a more welcoming environment to…
Dramatic video shows rescue of baby from plastic bag in woods
Cumming, Georgia—Georgia sheriff released dramatic body-cam video Tuesday showing the rescue of a newborn girl who was found alive inside a plastic bag in the woods. The little girl, nicknamed “Baby India,” was discovered on June 6 and has drawn national attention as officials are still attempting to locate her mother. According to Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Baby India was…
Jerry Carrigan, drummer for Elvis, George Jones, dies in Chattanooga
The Florence, Alabama native, died in Chattanooga.
Atlanta United Defeats Columbus Crew in US Open Cup Match
Brandon Vazquez again played U.S. Open Cup hero for Atlanta United on Tuesday, as a brace from the forward propelled the Five Stripes past Columbus Crew SC 3-2
Horse collapses and dies during race just after taking the lead
Another horse dies at SoCal race track A horse collapsed and died shortly after taking the lead during a race in Maryland over the weekend, marking at least the 12th racehorse to die this year in the state. Follow the Petals, a 5-year-old mare, apparently suffered a heart attack, according to the Baltimore Sun. A necropsy was expected to be…
