#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Wednesday: Mild with a few raindrops tonight. Much colder weather dropping in by Friday. Much milder conditions towards Christmas. All that and more with your forecast update tonight on @WDEFnews12.

RAILROAD: Two unions balk at a merger that would create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad. Read More:

TWO DEAD: A house fire in McMinn County has left two people dead. Read More:

RECALL: A food company is recalling nondairy ice cream sold nationwide because it may contain foreign materials. Learn More:

"For climate scientists the lab “is quite literally our global mothership,” said Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist, Distinguished Professor at Texas Tech University. “Dismantling NCAR is like taking a sledgehammer to the keystone holding up our scientific understanding of the planet,” she said."

"The stunning move comes after House Republican leaders pushed ahead with a health care bill that does not address the soaring monthly premiums that millions of people will soon endure when the tax credits for those who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act expire at year’s end. " AP News

TWO DEAD: A house fire in McMinn County has left two people dead. Read More:

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FIRED: Football coach Brian Smith has been fired by Ohio University, which cited “serious professional misconduct.” Learn More:

ADOPTED: Researchers have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own. Read More:

SANCTIONED: The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader. More Details:

NOTICE: The "Survivor" Finale will continue after the Presidential Address on December 17. Read More:

PASSED: The Senate has approved a $900 billion defense policy bill. Read More:

ANGEL TREE: The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to make Christmas a little brighter for local families as it reaches the distribution phase of its Angel Tree Program.

NEW BILL: State Representative Gino Bulso has filed House Bill 14-57, which would allow women in their second or third trimester, as well as those with high-risk pregnancies, to use accessible parking.

TODAY: Nick Reiner is scheduled to appear in a California court today on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents. Read More:

SENTENCED: A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for drunk driving and vehicular homicide. More Details:

TRAGIC: Gil Gerard has died at age 82 due to cancer. More Details:

NOT RUNNING: Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has announced he is dropping out of the lieutenant governor race. Learn More:

DRIVER ARRESTED: A driver has been arrested after an early morning pursuit around the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel areas of Chattanooga. Read More:

NEW JOBS: Valerie Health has announced its plan to expand to Chattanooga, bringing new jobs to the city. Read More:

PROFESSOR KILLED: A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been fatally shot at his home near Boston. Learn More:

REJECT: Warner Bros. Discovery urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, arguing that Netflix’s prior offer provides better value. Read More:

STRIKE: Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will not release the full video of the “double tap” strike that killed two of a U.S. attack. Learn More:

"Trump also agreed that he does have the personality of an alcoholic, describing himself as having “a very possessive personality.”" AP News

"Mr. Trump had previously threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion unless it retracted the documentary, issued an apology, and "appropriately" compensated him." CBS News

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"In September, Marrazzo filed a complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, and publicly shared her concerns. Weeks later she was fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.," AP News

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"In Arizona and Utah, an outbreak has ballooned since August. Mohave County, Arizona has logged 172 cases and the Southwest Utah Public Health Department has logged 82 cases. The border cities of Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, are the heaviest hit." CBS News

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"As an investigator, that would concern me if I saw an email that people sent on the business's server saying, 'set up a private email so we can have private conversations.' You know, what are those private conversations about?" Badway said." CBS News

"The maneuvering surrounding the health care vote all but guarantees that many Americans will see substantially higher insurance costs in 2026." AP News

"The proclamation signed by Mr. Trump on Tuesday added seven countries to the list of states facing full entry restrictions: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Laos, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria." CBS News

"The Preds are a great organization with a fantastic brand, and we are excited to be part of the future success of the franchise.” WDEF.com

"Cremer, a Belgian woman, was last seen on June 17, 2023, in Waratah, according to police. Investigators believe that Cremer drove to Philosopher Falls, a waterfall surrounded by dense rainforest, and intended to set out for a short walk through the area." CBS News

"We want to stop this war, achieve our goals, secure our interests, and guarantee peace in Europe for the future." Plenty of potential pitfalls remain, however." CBS News

GOLDEN APPLE AWARD: This week's Golden Apple Award goes to Jennifer Brewer from Boyd Buchanan School. Learn More:

JOINING THE TEAM: The Dalton Fire Department has introduced its newest member to Dalton’s Public Safety Commission. Read More:

CHARGES: Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Learn More:

#WDEFWeather #News12Weather School Day Forecast for Wednesday: More clouds, mild and dry

"White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president will discuss his accomplishments since taking office in January and what he plans to do over the course of the next three years. " CBS News

"Wiles dismissed Vanity Fair’s work as a “hit piece,” and a number of Cabinet officials and other aides rushed to her defense. But Wiles notably has not denied any details or quotes. " AP News

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WORLD CUP: FIFA has cut the price of some World Cup tickets for fans following a wide backlash. Read More:

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Thanks to everyone who voted in today's RoofQuotes.com #WeatherPoll #QuestionOfTheDay. Correct answer: very cold temperatures. Next poll question goes up at midnight at wdef.com/votenow

#WhatNOAADoes: #Weather101 the free weather education webinar from @NWSNashville continues tonight at 7 PM CST. Tonight's topic: all about radar. https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101 

DEPRESSION: Major depressive disorder, also called clinical depression, affects an estimated 22 million U.S. adults. Read More:

HOLIDAY DEALS: Holiday shopping often centers on sales and discounts, but many consumers are taking a different approach this year. Learn More: