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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh According to the Labor Department, the number of initial jobless claims fell by 21,000 to 221,000 for the week ending March 1, well below analysts’ expectations of 236,000 new claims. Weekly jobless claims are seen as an indicator of layoffs, which have largely remained between 200,000 and 250,000 for several years.…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas — A grieving family in North Texas will have to wait another year for justice. The trial for Tanner Horner, the man charged with the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, was initially set for March 17, 2025, with prosecutors indicating they were ready to proceed. However, Horner’s newly appointed defense attorneys, who…… MORE
