Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Air Canada Suspends Restart Plans After Flight Attendants Union Defies Return to Work Order

Air Canada Suspends Restart Plans After Flight Attendants Union Defies Return to Work Order

TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada has suspended plans to restart operations after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants decided to defy a return-to-work order. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered staff back by Sunday afternoon, but the union refused, calling the order unconstitutional. Air Canada now plans to resume flights Monday evening. The shutdown, which…MORE

Texas House Democrats Submit Conditions for Their Return

Texas House Democrats Submit Conditions for Their Return

(WBAP/KLIF) — CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home. The Democrats announced they will return so long as Texas Republicans end a special…MORE

Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off for Back-To-School

Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off for Back-To-School

(WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of thousands of students in North Texas about to start a new school year, and this weekend families can get their back to school shopping done tax free. Back to school items like shoes, clothes, school supplies, and backpacks, are all tax free both in stores and online. Computers, textbooks, specially designed…MORE

Apollo 13 Moon Mission Leader James Lovell Dies at 97

Apollo 13 Moon Mission Leader James Lovell Dies at 97

CHICAGO (AP) — Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died. He was 97. NASA confirmed his death in a statement Friday. Lovell was also part of the Apollo 8 flight that became the first to…MORE

The City of Dallas Presents a Balanced Budget Focusing on Police Pay Raises, Tax Cuts, and Senior Exemptions

The City of Dallas Presents a Balanced Budget Focusing on Police Pay Raises, Tax Cuts, and Senior Exemptions

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Friday, the Dallas City Manager presented a balanced budget which totals $5.2 billion dollars, which is an increase from this year’s $4.97 billion dollar budget. However, city officials faced significant challenges preparing the budget since Dallas is facing lower-than-expected sales tax revenue, an increase in home appraisal appeals, and…MORE

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Shake Hands and Sign Deal at White House Peace Summit

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Shake Hands and Sign Deal at White House Peace Summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House, aiming to end decades of conflict. President Donald Trump facilitated the meeting, with both leaders crediting him for the breakthrough. The deal will reopen key transportation routes and create a major transit corridor named the Trump Route for International Peace…MORE

Israel’s Plan to Take Over Gaza City Stirs Fears for Civilians and Hostages

Israel’s Plan to Take Over Gaza City Stirs Fears for Civilians and Hostages

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it plans to take over Gaza City. The decision to escalate its 22-month war with Hamas drew a dismissal from the militant group, renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza. Israel’s air and ground war has already killed tens of thousands of…MORE

Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel for Use in Gaza Amid Outcry Over Netanyahu Plan

Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel for Use in Gaza Amid Outcry Over Netanyahu Plan

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany won’t authorize exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.” The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza City. Merz said Friday that Israel “has the right to defend itself against Hamas’ terror.” He…MORE