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Why You May Not Buy “Inflation Is Slowing” Declarations

Why You May Not Buy “Inflation Is Slowing” Declarations

If you are becoming increasingly frustrated not only with the price tag on the rise as you approach the checkstand, the reason may be caused by something now being referred to as “excuseflation”. The term, believed first coined by a pair of Bloomberg journalists. Excuseflation is every company that makes the same type of product…MORE

King Charles Begins Treatment After Cancer Diagnosis

King Charles Begins Treatment After Cancer Diagnosis

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace said…MORE

Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote in March 5 Primary Elections

Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote in March 5 Primary Elections

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The deadline is fast approaching for those who have yet to register to vote in the March 5 Texas primary elections. Monday, February 5th, is the last day to sign up to weigh in on who advances in Democratic and Republican races for Texans running for office at the…MORE

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Schedule

FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Schedule

AT&T Stadium is set to host nine World Cup matches in 2026. The announcement was made Sunday, making DFW the host with the most matches in the cup. The AT&T Stadium will host a semi-final match, a round of 16 match, two round of 32 matches and five group stage matches. The final will be…MORE

Actor & Former NFL Player Carl Weathers Dies at 76

Actor & Former NFL Player Carl Weathers Dies at 76

(WBAP/KLIF) — NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76. Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. His family…MORE

U.S. Begins Retaliatory Air Strikes in Iraq & Syria

U.S. Begins Retaliatory Air Strikes in Iraq & Syria

(WBAP/KLIF) — WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, officials told The Associated Press. President Joe Biden and other top…MORE

NASA Prepares to Launch “PACE” Satellite

NASA Prepares to Launch “PACE” Satellite

NASA is gearing up to launch its latest satellite into space. PACE, which stands for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud and Earth Ocean Ecosystem Mission, is a satellite that aims to observe the earth. “This is an incredible satellite that’s actually studying the interaction between pollutants in the atmosphere, the ocean, how they share chemistry, how they…MORE

9-year-old Girl Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Collin County Bridge

9-year-old Girl Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Collin County Bridge

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Lovejoy ISD community is mourning the death of a 9-year-old girl who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Collin County this week. Authorities said it happened on the FM 3286 bridge over Lavon Lake on Wednesday around 3:45 p.m. In a Thursday news release, The Texas Department…MORE

DeSoto Woman Police Believe Was Kidnapped Found in Laredo

DeSoto Woman Police Believe Was Kidnapped Found in Laredo

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas woman Desoto Police believed was kidnapped in Lancaster on Thursday has been found safe in Laredo. Investigators announced early Friday morning that 37-year-old Lacy Lyn Overby will be reunited with her family soon. She was reported missing after last being seen at a Taco Casa near I-35…MORE

Atmos Requests Rate Increase

Atmos Requests Rate Increase

Atmos Energy recently went before the Dallas City Council to ask for a rate increase. The energy provider is asking council members for an increase of $47.9 million in annual revenues from the city, which would be a monthly increase of about $13.72 more per month. If approved, this new rate would take effect on…MORE