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Stocks Struggle Monday; Major Up and Down Swings.

Stocks Struggle Monday; Major Up and Down Swings.

NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Wall Street saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average slip 349.26 points Monday, or a loss of .91%, closing at 37,965.60. The average had fallen as much as 1700 points in early Monday trade; swinging 2, 595 points in a record reversal. The S&P 500 shed 0.23% to end at 5,062.25.…MORE

Wylie Police Shut Down Portion Highway 78 Investigating “Suspicious” Items

Wylie Police Shut Down Portion Highway 78 Investigating “Suspicious” Items

WYLIE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Part of southbound State Highway 78 is shut down in Wylie as police investigate what they term “suspicious materials” found outsidethe Texas Dollar Pawn & Gun shop. Police say they received a report of a person dropping off a 55-gallon drum and propane tank near the shop. Nearby businesses have been…MORE

Historic Market Meltdowns: A Look at the Worst Days in Stock Market History

Historic Market Meltdowns: A Look at the Worst Days in Stock Market History

Last week’s announcement by President Donald Trump of increased tariffs continues to send shockwaves through global trade and financial markets, triggering dramatic fluctuations across major stock indices. While recent market volatility has rattled investors, history reminds us that the U.S. stock market has weathered even more turbulent storms. Despite last week’s steep declines—among the most…MORE

IRS Begins Major Workforce Reduction, Targets Up to 25% of Staff

IRS Begins Major Workforce Reduction, Targets Up to 25% of Staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Internal Revenue Service has initiated a sweeping round of layoffs that could see up to one-quarter of its workforce eliminated, with the first phase already underway this week. According to multiple sources familiar with the restructuring, the initial cuts include significant downsizing within the IRS Office of Civil Rights…MORE

Body Discovered Near Fort Worth Railroad Tracks; Investigation Underway

Body Discovered Near Fort Worth Railroad Tracks; Investigation Underway

FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered near railroad tracks in Fort Worth on Sunday. Fort Worth police responded to a call on Tension Drive, where officers located a deceased individual near the tracks. Initial findings indicate the person was not struck by a train, and there is currently no…MORE

Measles Exposure at Popular Grapevine Spots Has Health Officials on High Alert

Measles Exposure at Popular Grapevine Spots Has Health Officials on High Alert

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A recent measles exposure at two major Grapevine attractions is raising alarms among public health officials, especially given how contagious the virus can be in crowded places. So far, there are no confirmed measles cases in Tarrant County — but that could change soon. Here’s what happened:Tarrant County Public Health announced…MORE

Trump Threatens China with Additional 50% Tariffs

Trump Threatens China with Additional 50% Tariffs

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump is threatening China with an additional 50% tariff levy if China does not pull back it’s 34% increase on trade by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will…MORE

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Has Reached A New Three Year Deal With Southwestern Health Resources

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Has Reached A New Three Year Deal With Southwestern Health Resources

(WBAP/KLIF) – All Texas Health and U-T Southwestern hospitals, facilities and affiliated providers are in network effective immediately. Blue Cross Blue Shield patients will once again have full access to Southwestern’s doctors, healthcare professionals, and hospitals. Patients can keep their scheduled appointment, or schedule a new one and be assured that in-network rates will apply. …MORE

Attorney General Ken Paxton is Investigating Kellogg’s for Potentially Violating Texas Consumer Protection Laws

Attorney General Ken Paxton is Investigating Kellogg’s for Potentially Violating Texas Consumer Protection Laws

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Attorney General is accusing Kellogg’s for marketing cereal products as healthy, even though some of their cereals are filled with petroleum-based artificial food colorings. Paxton stated that Kellogg’s cereals specifically contain different types of artificial food colorings that have been linked to hyperactivity, obesity, autoimmune disease, endocrine-related health problems,…MORE