Yearly Archives: 2024

Open AI Looks to Shift Away From Nonprofit Roots and Convert Itself to for-profit Company

Open AI Looks to Shift Away From Nonprofit Roots and Convert Itself to for-profit Company

OpenAI’s history as a nonprofit research institute that also sells commercial products like ChatGPT may be coming to an end as the San Francisco company looks to more fully convert itself into a for-profit corporation accountable to shareholders. The company’s board is considering a decision that would change the company into a public benefit corporation,…MORE

Southwest Airlines Says It Will Introduce Assigned Seats and Premium Perks in 2026

Southwest Airlines Says It Will Introduce Assigned Seats and Premium Perks in 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives passengers assigned seats, charges them extra for more legroom and offers red-eye flights but bags still fly free. The airline announced on Thursday that it plans to end the open-boarding system it has used for more…MORE

Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage Slips to 6.08%, Lowest Level in 2 Years

Average Rate on a 30-year Mortgage Slips to 6.08%, Lowest Level in 2 Years

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. slipped this week to its lowest level in two years, boosting home shoppers’ purchasing power as they navigate a housing market with prices near all-time highs. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate dipped to 6.08% from to 6.09% last week. A year…MORE

DFW’s Morning News- Mayor of Princeton

DFW’s Morning News- Mayor of Princeton

DFW’s Morning News speaks with Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacon about the city’s temporary moratorium on new home construction amid growing pains.MORE

FRISCO: Chemical Fire; SHELTER IN PLACE!

FRISCO: Chemical Fire; SHELTER IN PLACE!

UPDATE; 11:15AM; Fire officials have lifted the “shelter in place” order in Frisco resulting from the chemical fire at the Texas Pool Supply Warehouse; the fire is out, and Public Information Officer Kelli Kistner reports fire fighting foam was mopped up in a manner to ensure it would not run off to contaminate water supplies.…MORE