WASHINGTON (AP) — A union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.” The department Friday criticized the union and said poor performers were being allowed to stay on the job, hindering efforts to “keep Americans safe.” The American Federation…… MORE
Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
US Employers Add A Solid 151,000 Jobs Last Month Though Unemployment Up To 4.1%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring was up from a revised 125,000 in January. The unemployment rate rose slightly…… MORE
Trump Tells Crypto Leaders At White House Summit He’s Committed To Helping Their Industry
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies as industry leaders heaped praise on him for reversing what they said had been unfair attacks on digital assets by the previous administration. The first-ever White House “Crypto Summit” included crypto company executives, cabinet officials and lawmakers, many…… MORE
Auto Draft
Vatican City – In a poignant moment of connection with the faithful, Pope Francis addressed the public for the first time in three weeks with a heartfelt audio message from his hospital room. Despite his frailty, the Pontiff’s voice carried a powerful message of gratitude to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, thanking them for…… MORE
SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure, FAA Initiates Investigation
ORLANDO, Fla. – SpaceX’s highly anticipated eighth Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday evening when the spacecraft lost multiple engines, lost control, and ultimately exploded off the coast of Florida. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose temporary ground stops at several major Florida airports, which were lifted approximately 90 minutes…… MORE
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board Votes to Close Four Schools Amid Budget Challenges
CARROLLTON, Texas – In a decisive move to address financial difficulties, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on Thursday night to close four schools within the district. The decision, met with mixed reactions from the community, aims to alleviate budget constraints and optimize district resources. Schools Affected by the Closures: Following the…… MORE
Texas’ Tallest Roller Coaster Is Getting a New Coat of Paint – Here’s How It’s Happening
Credit WFAA ARLINGTON, Texas — Many visitors flock to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington to ride Titan, the tallest rollercoaster in the state. But imagine reaching the top, 250 feet in the air, and never coming down. “I’m usually up in the air all day,” said Carlo Legaspi, laughing. “Except for lunch.” Legaspi, team…… MORE
“Read This email Immediately”: CDC Orders Roughly 180 Fired Employees to Return to Work
AP Photo/David Goldman NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has informed about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago that they are welcome to return to work. Emails were sent on Tuesday to some of the CDC’s probationary employees who had received termination notices last month, according to…… MORE
Downed Power Lines Complicate Power Restoration Efforts; Oncor Provides Estimated Timeline for Restoration
Credit: City of Carrollton DALLAS — Severe thunderstorms hit North Texas early Tuesday morning, knocking out power for thousands of homes and businesses. By Wednesday afternoon, fallen power lines were continuing to complicate efforts to restore electricity, according to Oncor. At the storm’s peak, Oncor reported over 335,000 customers without power as the storms stretched…… MORE
Dallas Alters Plans for Police Training Academy, Adding More Costs and Uncertainty to Long-Needed Project
Credit: City of Dallas Dallas city leaders have unveiled a revised proposal to build two new police training centers, a shift that has angered state officials and deviates from the initial plan that was approved by voters. Under the updated proposal, which was presented to city councilmembers on Wednesday, the city still intends to build…… MORE
