Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body are a “steadfast patriotic force” and make an important contribution to the city’s long-term prosperity and stability, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. The city leader praised the delegates of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday as he hosted Jiang Zuojun, vice-chairman…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has prompted many to speak out on social media, including an assistant dean of MTSU. Administrators fired Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she posted what the school called “inappropriate and callous comments” about the conservative activist’s death. The employee stated online: “Hate begets hate. ZERO sympathy.” Her post faced backlash and even caught the…
The Chattanooga Airport now has a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Enrollment Center. The Global Entry program allows pre-approved international travelers to speed their entry into the United States with a more streamlined customs clearance. Applicants can complete their Global Entry enrollment process now in Chattanooga. Before, applicants had to travel to Atlanta…
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett announced Thursday that he is seeking re-election. He ran unopposed three years ago. Prior to his first term, he served as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Jim Hammond. In a public statement, Sheriff Garrett says he’s focused on building a brand founded on exceptional customer service, professionalism, and innovation: “Three years…
President Donald Trump just showed markets that he doesn’t always chicken out. Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline has arrived, and a barrage of new and amended import duties sent the stock market tumbling in Friday’s session. The updated tariffs don’t officially kick in until August 7, meaning nations still have some time to reach a…
BANGKOK – Shares were mixed Wednesday in Europe and Asia after an update on U.S. inflation pulled most Wall Street stocks lower, though gains for Nvidia pushed the Nasdaq to another record. The report showed inflation in the United States accelerated to 2.7% last month from 2.4% in May. Economists said higher prices for clothes,…