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Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft in blockbuster case
Apple Inc. sued OpenAI for trade secret theft, accusing the artificial intelligence startup and its hardware chief of engaging in a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming products.

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Walker County votes for 30-day data center moratorium
The Walker County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously for a 30-day moratorium on data centers. Walker County became the third county or city government in the region to pass a moratorium in the past month.

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What’s taking Novonix so long? Five years in, Chattanooga graphite firm isn’t running a factory
More than five years after company leaders announced plans to revive an abandoned factory in Chattanooga for the electric vehicle age, Novonix is still not operating a synthetic graphite plant at scale.

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Residential real estate: What you get for $1M in the Chattanooga area
This is an occasional feature in the Chattanooga Times Free Press exploring what kinds of homes are available in various price ranges. Today, we look at homes at or near a $1 million asking price.

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BBB offers tips to avoid AI-powered utility scams
We recently shared general tips about the growing use of artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts look and sound more convincing. This week, we're taking a closer look at one scam that affects individuals and businesses across every community: utility company impostors.

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Komatsu marks 40th anniversary of Chattanooga plant
Heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu on Friday celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Chattanooga manufacturing operation with an event at the Signal Mountain Road facility, which has produced more than 70,000 machines since 1986.

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Volkswagen’s Chattanooga-made cars rebound amid global challenges facing brand
After tariffs cut into Volkswagen's performance from April to June last year, the company said, a boost in car sales for the same period in 2026 could signal some stabilization in the U.S. -- even as the broader brand struggles in China.

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Meta told to make changes to Instagram and Facebook in Europe
Meta was told by European Union regulators Friday to make major design changes to Instagram and Facebook to make the services less addictive, or risk facing hefty fines.

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You’re freezing in your office building. Here’s why
The summer heat is sweltering outside, but indoors it’s way too cold. This is the paradox that afflicts many people in corporate America trudging to their offices.

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US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it’s still hungry for AI winners
U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom.
