NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday after disappointing inflation data made investors confront the bitter possibility that interest rates will stay high for months longer than they were hoping. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.4% as traders delayed forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver the cuts to interest rates they crave…… MORE
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Flight Attendants Picket in DFW & Across the World
(WBAP/KLIF) — Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines picketed and held rallies at 30 airports Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages. The flight attendants are increasingly frustrated that pilots won huge pay raises last year while they continue to work for wages that, in some cases, have…… MORE
Biden Calls on House to Act on Foreign Aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urgently called for House Republicans to get behind legislation that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. He warned that opposing it would play into “Putin’s hands.” “Supporting this bill is standing up to Putin, Opposing it is playing into Putin’s hands,” Biden…… MORE
Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance Talk Black Soldiers in the Civil War
The Transformative Justice Coalition and the Voting Rights Alliance is working to educate people during this Black History Month. They’re specifically focusing on Black soldier’s contributions to the Civil War. “Frederick Douglass’ very first meeting with Abraham Lincoln was because of fighting for equal pay and rank for African-Americans,” Author of the Voting Rights Alliance’s…… MORE
Dallas Airport System to Celebrate Black History Month
The Dallas Airport System is working to celebrate Black History Month. They’re hosting a series of events to commemorate Black History Month at both Dallas Love Field and Dallas Executive Airport. The Department of Aviation is set to host a pioneering career development day at the commemorative air force which will feature a panel discussion.…… MORE
2 Injured in Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash on Loop 12 in Irving, Morning Commutes Impacted
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Two people have been injured in an early-morning crash in Irving. It happened around 2 a.m. on southbound Loop 12 near Irving Boulevard and involved three vehicles, including two 18-wheelers. All southbound lanes are closed as authorities investigate the cause of the accident. Irving Police said it could take investigators…… MORE
North Texas Food Bank Announces Food Distribution List
The North Texas Food Bank has released its food distribution list for this week. Starting on Valentine’s Day, families in need will be able to pick up food on a first come, first serve basis. Participants do not have to register to receive donations. Mobile Food Distributions for the Week of February 12 Community Led,…… MORE
Major Tequila Festival Coming to Dallas
A major tequila festival is coming to Dallas. Managing Organizer Bobby Finan says this is the first year they’re hosting Tequila Templo, and that attendees will get the chance to try more than 200 agave spirits from local, regional, national and international brands while also enjoying creative tequila cocktails and more. “While tequila’s certainly in…… MORE
White Settlement Police Search for Violent Suspect Featured on 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥
The White Settlement Police Department is seeking the public’s help when it comes to finding a man who was featured on America’s Most Wanted for a 2016 aggravated assault. They’re working with the United States Marshal’s Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation-Dallas to locate and apprehend the suspect. On November 20, 2016, at 5:42 a.m.,…… MORE
Officials Are Looking Into Why an American Airlines Jetliner Ran Off the End of a Texas Runway
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Federal officials are investigating an incident in which an American Airlines jet ran off the end of a runway after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration says the plane went into a safety area beyond the end of the runway. Passengers and crew…… MORE
