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Michael Madsen Dies at 67 of Suspected Cardiac Arrest

Movies & TV · United States

Michael Madsen Dies at 67 of Suspected Cardiac Arrest

54% Center coverage: 458 sources

His passing leaves multiple independent films in production, with a poetry memoir still in the editing stage. See the Story

Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts

Microsoft · United States

Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts

48% Center coverage: 258 sources

Microsoft said Wednesday that it will lay off about 9,000 employees. The move will affect less than 4% of its global workforce across different teams, geographies and levels of experience, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.See the Story

138-year old grocery store staple files for bankruptcy

Bankruptcy · United States

138-year old grocery store staple files for bankruptcy

64% Center coverage: 233 sources

Del Monte Foods, the 138-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer.Late Thursday, the company announced it was voluntarily entering Chapter 11 and is going through a sale process for all of its assets. Among the company’s product lines are a number of well-known kitchen staples, including College Inn broths and Contadina canned tomatoes, as well as its flagship Del Monte brand.See the Story

FBI says it plans to move headquarters to different location in Washington

65% Center coverage: 139 sources

The agency’s new headquarters would be inside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, which housed the now-shuttered USAID and other private tenants. FBI · United States See the Story

Deputies Discover over 100 Emaciated Cats in U-Haul Van in California

67% Center coverage: 36 sources

Animal Cruelty · California See the Story

Fireworks, Music Fill Coolidge Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Coolidge Park turned red, white, and blue Wednesday night as thousands gathered for one of Chattanooga’s most beloved summer traditions, Pops on the River. The free, family-friendly event brought people of all ages to the riverfront for live music, food, and fireworks. Local favorite Chattanooga Soul kicked things off, followed by a patriotic performance from the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera. Their stirring rendit…Chattanooga · Chattanooga Read Article

Chattanooga City Council to consider new backyard chicken ordinance

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the city of Chattanooga soon allow residents to own chickens in residential areas? A new proposal could allow just that. In Chattanooga, it is currently illegal to own a chicken unless your home is zoned for agriculture. However, Councilman Chip Henderson wants to see this change as many residents are already owning chickens against the rules. He said, “Most of the complaints from chickens I believe are constitue…Chattanooga · Chattanooga Read Article

Hamilton County mobile health unit now in service

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County’s new Mobile Health Unit is officially on the road. It launched with stops at the Soddy-Daisy Food City on Wednesday, and Chester Frost Park today. The launch of this mobile health unit coincides with the closure of the Hamilton County health clinic in Soddy-Daisy. The staff from that clinic now work inside this bus, which can provide a variety of health services. The Hamilton County Health Department …Chattanooga · Chattanooga Read Article

New Tech from Cagent Vascular brings Serrated Edge to Vascular Care

CHATTANOOGA, TN – This week on Tech Byte we travel to the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga for Dr. Will Harris to show us a new tech they have to help treat Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) that is new to this end of the country. Cagent Vascular has developed a new technology called the Seranator Balloon that Dr. Harris is using in appropriate treatments. “Classically, when we treat peripheral arterial disease, we blow up a balloon in an arte…Chattanooga · Chattanooga Read Article

911 Calls Capture Chaotic Scene of Detention Officer's Shooting Death at Doctor's Office

100% Center coverage: 8 sources

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — 911 calls illustrate a chaotic scene at a Cherokee County doctor’s office on Monday, June 30, when authorities say an inmate escaped custody, fatally shot a detention center officer, attacked another officer, and led law enforcement on a chase. Cherokee County Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes was killed after the sheriff’s office said inmate K…Cherokee County, North Carolina · Cherokee County See the Story

Lots of exciting things "brewing" at the Tennessee Aquarium!

Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to give us the latest update on this year’s penguin chick! Guests can catch a glimpse of the chick, enjoy some local beer tastings, some swag, and an after-hours tour of the aquarium with the return of ‘Fish and Sips!’ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The newest penguin chick has finally hatched and guests have a chance to see the baby chick now and with a special event! The penguin chick…Chattanooga · Chattanooga Read Article

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