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US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve
U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday on speculation the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation. Higher rates can tap the brakes on accelerating prices at cash registers, but they also slow the economy and hurt prices for investments.
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The cloud has sound: The unrelenting and unseen cost of AI data centers
The heartbeat of the artificial intelligence economy sounds like a low-frequency thrum of a neighbor’s central air-conditioning unit, an airplane flying overhead at high altitude or a truck engine idling down the road.
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US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
The U.S. Labor Department told all 50 states on Wednesday that they need to get serious about fighting fraud and waste in unemployment insurance, or else they won't get more money for those programs from the federal government.
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Chattanooga Billiard Club downtown location for sale after 44 years in business
Chattanooga Billiard Club is for sale after operating on Cherry Street in downtown Chattanooga since 1982.
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Finley Stadium campus caps $3.5M in upgrades with more diverse revenue
The group operating Finley Stadium has made the largest investments in its history back into upgrades for Chattanooga's largest sports venue ahead of its 30th birthday next year.
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Center for patients with memory loss opens in Walker County
Every day, 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 years old, and by 2050, older adults will represent more than 20% of the population, according to the AARP.
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Pilgrim’s to close part of Chattanooga poultry operations amid shift to Georgia
A $75 million investment in Pilgrim's poultry facility in Ellijay, Georgia, will result in the company closing its aging harvesting operations in Chattanooga at 1591 Broad St.
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Hattie B’s and Mr. Vape: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued June 8-12, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
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Animal droppings, no sanitizer: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending June 16, 2026
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale.
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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded?
