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More Shrimp Sold at Kroger Stores Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

More Shrimp Sold at Kroger Stores Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

A Seattle seafood distributor has recalled more cooked and frozen shrimp sold at Kroger grocery stores across the U.S. because of ongoing concerns about potential radioactive contamination. Aquastar Corp. of Seattle on Saturday recalled nearly 157,000 additional pounds of shrimp because of possible contamination with cesium 137, a radioactive isotope. The new recall includes more…MORE

Trump’s Federal Reserve Appointee Seeks Steeper Rate Cuts

Trump’s Federal Reserve Appointee Seeks Steeper Rate Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s appointee to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors said Monday that the central bank’s key interest rate should be much lower than its current 4.1% level, staking out a position far different than his colleagues. Miran’s comments underscore the different perspective he brings to the Fed’s deliberations over interest…MORE

Tik-Tok’s Algorithm to Be Licensed to US Joint Venture Led by Oracle and Silver Lake

Tik-Tok’s Algorithm to Be Licensed to US Joint Venture Led by Oracle and Silver Lake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok’s taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trump’s administration. All the final details still need to be nailed down…MORE

Compass to Buy Rival Brokerage Operator Anywhere Real Estate for About $1.5 Billion

Compass to Buy Rival Brokerage Operator Anywhere Real Estate for About $1.5 Billion

Two of the nation’s biggest real estate services companies are combining in a deal that will bring Century 21, Compass and several other major brokerage brands under the same umbrella. Compass said Monday that it has agreed to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock transaction. The merger will create a combined company valued…MORE

Biggest Rail Union Joins Others in Endorsing Union Pacific Merger but Some Still Have Reservations

Biggest Rail Union Joins Others in Endorsing Union Pacific Merger but Some Still Have Reservations

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest railroad union endorsed Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Monday after securing promises to protect jobs. Other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still expressing concerns about the deal. The SMART-TD union that represents conductors and other rail workers said Union…MORE

Telecom Failures Caused Hundreds of North Texas Flights to Be Canceled and Delayed

Telecom Failures Caused Hundreds of North Texas Flights to Be Canceled and Delayed

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming a telecommunications issue for canceling and delaying hundreds of flights at both DFW Airport and at Love Field on Friday. According to the FAA, air traffic controllers at both airports were unable to communicate because of a fiber optic cable issue with Frontier Communications.…MORE

Japanese Automaker Nissan is Developing Self-Driving Technology

Japanese Automaker Nissan is Developing Self-Driving Technology

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan is developing self-driving technology as it works to turn around its struggling auto business. The technology is set to be available to drivers in 2027. Previous Nissan self-driving technology was designed for freeway driving, where the lanes are clearly marked and easier to decipher. The new technology is designed…MORE

The City of Plano is Contemplating the Future of Three Closed Schools

The City of Plano is Contemplating the Future of Three Closed Schools

(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – Davis Elementary, Foreman Elementary, and Armstrong Middle School were all closed prior to this school year due to low enrollment, and building deterioration. Over the next few weeks, city officials in Plano are holding meetings with the community to discuss the future of the three campuses. The first meeting is…MORE