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City terminates Lookouts lease, grants developer access to AT&T Field
The Sports Authority of Chattanooga, the entity that owns AT&T Field, transferred responsibility for the property from the Chattanooga Lookouts to River City Co. ahead of the stadium's demolition.

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‘It’s everybody’s mountain:’ Dispute with town threatens to close Incline Railway
Entities in conflict over proposed ordinance to share revenue

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EPB will give UTC $3.4M to add hundreds of quantum personnel
The EPB board of directors approved funding for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center designed to deepen the economic development partnership between the city's utility and its university.

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Deadline passes for utility to reach contract agreement with Chattanooga workers
The deadline for Tennessee American Water's parent company to negotiate a contract with Chattanooga workers passed Thursday evening without an agreement, according to a union spokesperson.

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Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Donald Trump has a reputation for slashing his taxes using techniques that some experts find aggressive. Now the Justice Department has told the president he doesn't have to worry about being called out on it.

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Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households grew wider Friday as U.S. stocks rose to the finish of their eighth straight winning week, the best such streak since 2023. That’s even though a survey showed U.S. consumers are feeling even worse about the economy.

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Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools
Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He's a little underwhelmed.

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Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House…

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TVA has prepared ‘acceptable’ response to Trump on pay ceiling, CEO says
The Tennessee Valley Authority has prepared a response to the White House concerning how the agency pays its employees, and CEO Mike Skaggs expressed confidence the response will close President Donald Trump's push for a flat pay ceiling.

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Chickamauga Lock contractor will appeal termination
A California-based company will appeal the federal government's decision to terminate its contract on a project to replace the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga.
