Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC’s Democratic Mayoral Primary As Cuomo Concedes

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC’s Democratic Mayoral Primary As Cuomo Concedes

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani has built a significant lead against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the rest of the candidates in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. Cuomo conceded the contest on Tuesday less than two hours after the polls closed. The the race’s ultimate outcome will be decided by a ranked choice…MORE

Powell Says Fed Rate Cut Is On Hold Even As Trump Demands Cuts

Powell Says Fed Rate Cut Is On Hold Even As Trump Demands Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell says, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for immediate cuts. Powell said Tuesday that the economy is in a good position and that…MORE

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration To Release EV Charger Funding In 14 States

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration To Release EV Charger Funding In 14 States

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge has partially granted a preliminary injunction that sought to release funds for the build out of electric vehicle chargers in more than a dozen states. The decision comes after 16 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration for blocking funding for EV chargers that was…MORE

Louisiana Files Lawsuits Alleging Pharmaceutical Giant CVS Deceived Customers In Text Messages

Louisiana Files Lawsuits Alleging Pharmaceutical Giant CVS Deceived Customers In Text Messages

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana accused pharmaceutical giant CVS of using its dominant market position to abuse customer information, drive up drug costs and unfairly undermine independent pharmacies. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Tuesday she had filed several lawsuits against CVS after the company sent out mass text messages to thousands of state residents…MORE

Karmelo Anthony Indicted in Stabbing Death of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony Indicted in Stabbing Death of Austin Metcalf

(WBAP/KLIF) — WFAA News 8 — Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of fatally stabbing another teen, Austin Metcalf, at a Frisco track meet, has been indicted on a murder charge, officials said. A grand jury indicted Anthony on Tuesday, according to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. A murder charge is punishable by 5-99 years…MORE

Diddy Will Not Testify; Trial Almost Over

Diddy Will Not Testify; Trial Almost Over

ASSOCIATED PRESS – NEW YORK (AP) (WBAP/KLIF) — Sean “Diddy” Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial that he’s doing an “excellent job” as he confirmed Tuesday that he won’t be testifying. Combs made the comment to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian after being asked if he planned to testify. The question was…MORE

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants away from their home countries

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart swift deportation of migrants away from their home countries

WBAP/ASSOCIATED PRESS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to restart swift removals of migrants to countries other than their homelands, as President Donald Trump continues his sweeping immigration crackdown that has sparked widespread protests, high-profile detentions and various court challenges. The Supreme Court’s action lifts for now a…MORE