Funeral arrangements set for daughter of James Brown
Venisha Brown had her father’s dance moves.
Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn face off in first debate
Democratic former Gov. Phil Bredesen and Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn, the candidates for Tennessee’s open Senate seat, are meeting for their first debate Tuesday evening. Bredesen and Blackburn are neck-and-neck in the race, with Bredesen trying to capitalize on his popularity from his eight years as the state’s governor, and Blackburn leaning on her ties to President Trump. Recent polling…
Major corporate brands push to boost voter turnout in November
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and Levi Strauss and Snapchat are looking to help improve on the dismal participation rate seen in 2016 — that election saw the lowest rate of eligible voters casting ballots in 72 years. The 165-year-old denim brand this week debuted a television spot showing a diverse group voting against the backdrop of the 1968…
K-pop boy band “BTS” give some buzz to staid United Nations
UNITED NATIONS — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand why K-pop boy band is at the U.N., a senior diplomat told me: “The development goals are set to be completed in 2030 and most Heads of State coming to the General Assembly are 60-plus years old. We need the next generation to follow through.” The U.N. needs youth…
United’s new boarding rules take aim at gate congestion
United Airlines is introducing a new boarding process in an effort to relieve overcrowded gates. Already in place at Los Angeles International Airport since February, the carrier on Tuesday rolled out the change at United gates nationwide, following similar moves early last year by American and Delta. United Airlines updates its boarding process, creates new signage: https://t.co/JcJlWXSkOE pic.twitter.com/lpFs9aIfVK — The…
UT President Joe DiPietro is retiring
Here his message on why now is a good time for new leadership in the UT System
Nevada’s Jacky Rosen’s new ad shows latest Democratic push for health care in 2018
Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, in new ad campaign Rosen for Nevada Democratic senate candidate Rep. Jacky Rosen, of Nevada, is answering the challenge from the Republican incumbent she hopes to unseat, GOP Sen. Dean Heller. The sitting Nevada senator has been calling on her to compare their records on health care. In a new 30-second TV ad running statewide in…
A decade since housing crash, a new story emerges
As many as 10 million Americans are believed to have lost their homes because of the financial crisis that erupted a decade ago, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The crisis wiped out almost $8 trillion in household stock-related wealth and $6 trillion in home value after banks, mortgage lenders and financial companies provided loans to speculators, house flippers and…
How to hack the midterm election with social media
Campaign 2018: Election Hacking is a weekly series from CBS News & CNET about the cyber-threats and vulnerabilities of the 2018 midterm election. Part 1: Phishing attacks. Next week: Voting machine hacking. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Russian cyber-operatives conducted a sustained “influence campaign” cyberattack on the American electoral system by relying on social media to radicalize voters, undermine institutions, and…
Elon Musk seems to smoke weed in Joe Rogan live interview
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Elon Musk seems to smoke weed in Joe Rogan live interview
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Female scientist finally honored for “breakthrough” donates $3M award
Acclaimed Northern Irish astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2011 where she talked about her work which included the discovery of the pulsar. Getty LONDON — One of Britain’s leading astrophysicists is donating her $3 million purse from a major science prize to encourage diversity in physics. Jocelyn Bell Burnell says the money will…
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick “Just Do It” ad airs during NFL football game
Nike aired its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL football season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night. The ad created a buzz online when Nike dropped on social media Wednesday. It was the first commercial break of the third quarter, running the entire two minutes. The spot is part of…
Lion climbs into safari vehicle, shocking tourists inside
People head to safari parks to get up close and personal with animals usually seen only in photos. But, these tourists got a bit too close to a lion when it climbed right into their safari vehicle. A video released by Taigan Safari Park in Vilnohirsk, Crimea, shows the surprising moment a lion hops into an open-air safari vehicle with…
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick “Just Do It” ad just dropped early
Nike will air its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener on Thursday night, the company confirmed. The spot is part of Nike’s “Dream Crazy” marketing campaign, which rolled out on the company’s social feeds on Wednesday and which will air this week during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, as well as during…
Nike unveils Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener
Nike will air its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener on Thursday night, the company confirmed. The spot is part of Nike’s “Dream Crazy” marketing campaign, which rolled out on the company’s social feeds on Wednesday and which will air this week during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, as well as during…
Tennessee Aquarium warns about growing trash in Chattanooga Creek
Previewing Tennessee River Rescue by warning about growing plastic that we’re dumping into our waterways.
“Cosby” actor thankful for support about grocery store job
TRENTON, N.J. — Geoffrey Owens, an actor who was a regular on “The Cosby Show,” said he’s thankful for the support he has received since photos of him working at a grocery store showed up on news sites. Owens said Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he did feel some people were trying to job shame him. But he…
Achievement Banners presented to High Performing Schools
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools are honoring the 25 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, in the recent Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS). The schools will be recognized with an academic growth “championship” banner to celebrate the school’s accomplishment. This spotlight shines on East Ridge Middle School in the Harrison…
The FBI now has a fitness test app
Last Updated Aug 30, 2018 6:07 PM EDT The FBI has released a new fitness app for people who want to train to be an agent — or just want to see if they could be, even if they don’t want to join the intelligence agency. “Do you have what it takes?” asks the FBI’s website, where users can download…
Bill Nelson releases first TV ad for Senate re-election bid
A day after the Florida primaries, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, released his first television ad for his re-election bid to the U.S. Senate. Nelson, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Republican Governor Rick Scott in the general election. The ad, titled “Oath,” was released in English and Spanish and is “part of a massive, statewide media buy”…
Max Rose challenges GOP Rep. Dan Donovan in first TV ad
Democrat Max Rose released his first television campaign ad Wednesday in his campaign against incumbent Republican Rep. Dan Donovan. Donovan’s district in New York encompasses Staten Island and a small part of Brooklyn, and is one of the many Republican-held seats across the country which may potentially flip to Democratic control in November. In the ad, Rose highlights his military…
Biden records campaign ad for Andrew Cuomo
Former Vice President Joe Biden recorded a campaign ad in support of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday, two weeks before the state primary election, as Cuomo faces a challenge from actress Cynthia Nixon. “I’ve known Andrew for over 20 years. I know he’s got skills, guts and experience,” Biden says in the video. The ad features several pictures and…
Arizona primaries to take place days after McCain’s death – what to watch in politics this week
Here are the top trends and people to watch in politics this week… Arizona and the nation lose a giant Algae is major issue in Florida Senate race Women, veterans and political rookies fight on After McCain’s death, Arizona soon to have two new senators On Saturday afternoon, Arizona — and the country — lost a giant. Sen. John McCain…
