Yearly Archives: 2024

Kroger and Albertsons Hope to Merge but Must Face a Skeptical US Government in Court First

Kroger and Albertsons Hope to Merge but Must Face a Skeptical US Government in Court First

The largest proposed grocery merger in U.S. history is heading to court. On one side are supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, which say their planned merger will help them compete against rivals like Costco. On the other side are antitrust regulators from the Federal Trade Commission, who say the merger would eliminate competition and raise…MORE

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza on the Eve of High-Level Cease-fire Talks in Egypt

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza on the Eve of High-Level Cease-fire Talks in Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — Health workers say multiple Israeli airstrikes have killed at least three dozen Palestinians in southern Gaza while officials including a Hamas delegation gather for high-level cease-fire talks in neighboring Egypt. The U.S. delegation led by CIA Director William Burns and White House Middle East adviser Brett McGurk has held talks with senior…MORE

Justice Department Accuses RealPage of a Scheme to Help Landlords Hike Rents in Antitrust Lawsuit

Justice Department Accuses RealPage of a Scheme to Help Landlords Hike Rents in Antitrust Lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against real estate software company RealPage, accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit accuses the company of violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices for apartments. Justice…MORE

RFK Suspends Campaign and Endorses Trump

RFK Suspends Campaign and Endorses Trump

(WBAP/KLIF) PHOENIX, AZ — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has decided to suspend his campaign for President, however will remain on the ballot in states where he will not be a spoiler, but will withdraw his name in 10 battleground states where he is projected to affect the outcome. Kennedy also threw his support behind Former…MORE

DFW’s Morning News-UPS Heat Demands

DFW’s Morning News-UPS Heat Demands

DFW’s Morning News speaks with Neysa Lambeth about her efforts surrounding keeping delivery drivers safe in the heat. She lost her husband last year.MORE