Gov. Steve Bullock announces he’s running for president

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock just became the 23rd Democratic candidate to enter the presidential race Tuesday, seeking to distinguish himself from the crowded field by highlighting his record as a Democratic governor in a state that voted overwhelmingly for President Trump in 2016. “We need to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 and defeat the corrupt system that lets campaign money…

Alabama could pass a near-total abortion ban tomorrow

Ahead of Alabama’s potential vote on a near-total abortion ban, the state’s lieutenant governor took to Twitter to urge his fellow lawmakers to pass the legislation without exceptions for rape or incest. In a 34-second video titled “Abortion is Murder,” Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth told voters to reach out to representatives and urge them to pass the bill. “Abortion…

Extended transcript: Howard Stern

In this extended transcript of his interview with correspondent Tracy Smith for “Sunday Morning,” broadcasting giant Howard Stern opens up about his parents and wife, psychoanalysis, apologizing for his past interviews, the freedom of being on SiriusXM satellite radio, and the art of the interview which, he says, is disappearing.  Howard Stern: My mother said to me, I said, “Oh…

HBO releases first teaser trailer of “Watchmen” TV series

With “Game of Thrones” winding down, HBO is planning to launch a new TV show based on the best-selling comic book series “Watchmen.” HBO released the show’s first trailer on Wednesday.”Watchman” is an alternative reality superhero story based off writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbon’s graphic novel of the same name. The show will be the second incarnation of…

Chattanooga City Council approves scooters in first reading

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — City council’s ordinance that would allow the usage of these electronic scooters has one more reading to go pass. In a 5-3-1 vote, the council moved to approve the first reading last night. While some see this as a win, others are concerned with safety. “It’s just one of those things where it sounds like a…

“Sonic the Hedgehog” trailer shows Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik

Sonic the Hedgehog is about to get real on the big screen. Paramount Pictures released its first trailer of the forthcoming live-action movie Monday. In it, fans get their first look at Jim Carrey’s portrayal of the evil Dr. “Eggman” Robotnik.The trailer shows Sonic, voiced by “Parks and Recreation” star Ben Schwartz, racing through forests and taking out the entire…

Did Ghost and Danny’s dragons survive battle of Winterfell?

Tactical technology & “Game of Thrones” Warning: Spoilers ahead. After years of anticipation leading up to the epic battle between the living and the dead on “Game of Thrones,” fans finally know the fate of their favorite characters — and the dreaded Night King — after Sunday’s episode of the hit drama. However, two characters were notably missing from the post-battle…

This is everyone who died in the battle at Winterfell

Warning: Spoilers ahead. The highly anticipated third episode of this season’s “Game of Thrones” was an action-packed roller coaster ride that left fans dizzying over the heroics of Arya Stark, the show’s most fearsome protagonist, and a handful of characters who died trying to save mankind. After last week’s emotional scenes, much of the hype heading into Sunday’s episode, entitled…

Taylor Swift releases new song and music video

After nearly two weeks of Instagram posts captioned “4.26” Taylor Swift finally revealed to fans what the messages meant on Thursday. The pop star released a brand new song titled “ME!” and accompanying music video at midnight ET. The song features Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie, Swift first revealed to Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America” during the first round…

Rami Malek confirmed as villain in new James Bond film

“Bohemian Rhapsody” star Rami Malek will officially join the 25th James Bond film. A livestream announcement was made with members of the new cast from a iconic Bond movie location in Jamaica on Thursday. Malek will be playing the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius who was also the first Bond movie villain in 1962. The Academy Award-winning actor did…

Joe Biden says he’s running for president in video announcing bid

Ending months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday he is launching his third presidential campaign, instantly joining the race as an early frontrunner among more than a dozen major Democratic candidates seeking to deny President Trump a second term. Biden announced his bid in a video released on social media. He is expected to hold a fundraiser Thursday…

James Holzhauer tops $1M in record time on “Jeopardy!”

“Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer topped $1 million on Tuesday in just 14 games, becoming only the second person in history to top $1 million. It was also the fastest any candidate had reached $1 million — “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings took 33 games in 2004 to reach $1 million, according to fan website thejeopardyfan.com. Holzhauer won  $118,816 on Tuesday after…

First reactions to “Avengers: Endgame” are in

More than a decade in the making and 22 movies later, “Avengers: Endgame” made its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday. Some critics raved about the last film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe saga on social media. The film takes place after “Avengers: Infinity War” and follows the remaining Marvel superheroes’ quest to defeat the god-like villain Thanos, who now…

Earth Day; Preserving Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) –  Today is Earth Day and people around the world use this day to promote environmental awareness in order to protect or planet. But to some, everyday is Earth Day. Here in Chattanooga, many devoted people work on keeping the city as clean as possible. Most of the Tennessee Aquarium’s plush toys are filled with recycled single use plastics…

Rep. Seth Moulton becomes 20th Democratic presidential candidate

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton announced his presidential campaign on Monday, becoming the 20th candidate to join the 2020 Democratic primary. The 40-year-old congressman and former Marine, who served four tours of duty in Iraq, is aiming to claim the foreign policy and national security mantle in the crowded field, and is pitching his campaign as a call for new leadership….

Florence Welch on her own “Hunger”

“When I go home, I drive past the place where I was born, and the places I used to drink…” From “South London Forever” In the song, “South London Forever,” on her latest album, “High As Hope.” Florence Welch relives her wild childhood, like the night she climbed up onto the grass roof of the Horniman Museum. “How did we…

BTS, the kings of K-Pop

To call the musicians known as BTS “superstars” seems an understatement. Their arena shows in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have all sold out; they have more than 19 million Twitter followers; they’ve topped the Billboard record charts; and Time just put them on its Most Influential People List. And yet these phenoms may not be familiar. So, meet…