Meta staff warned that parents used paid subscription options on Facebook and Instagram to exploit their children to suspected pedophiles — concerns dismissed by the company, according to The Wall...
‘Flocksitting’ Startup Coming to DFW
A Texas startup has come on the scene to leverage the growing number of individuals maintaining household chicken coops. Headquartered in the Austin suburb of Volente, the aptly named Coop was...
VIDEO: TX Tesla Factory Hits Production Milestone
Tesla announced that cumulative production of its 4680 battery cell at Gigafactory Texas hit 10 million units, a major milestone for the electric vehicle automaker, considering the technology was...
Anti-Abortion Company To Pay ‘Baby Bonuses’
A shopping company that consolidates “values-aligned businesses” into an online marketplace is offering “baby bonuses” to employees who choose to have babies or adopt. “We ... just implemented a...
Ford Recall Over Owner’s Manual Omission
Ford Motor Company has recalled nearly 1 million trucks over an omission in their owner’s manuals. On May 11, the National Highway Traffic Safe Administration (NHTSA) informed Ford’s Critical...
U-Shaped Air Conditioner Shakes Up Market
In a market dominated by clunky and noisy window air conditioners, a new U-shaped air conditioner developed by Midea America has captured the attention and admiration of consumers and product...
Summer Starts With Vehicle Recall Surge
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has kicked off summer with multiple vehicle models being recalled. Vehicles models recalled in June, according to USA Today, include:...
DFW Hailstorm Prompts BBB Warning
Business is booming for roofing companies after recent hailstorms swept through North Texas, but experts are telling customers to beware of bad actors. Golf-ball-sized hail left damaged roofs,...
Texas Leads Nation in Jobs 20 Months Running
The Lone Star State is shining brightly as it outpaces the rest of the nation in jobs and workforce development for the 20th consecutive month. May data released by the Texas Workforce Commission...
‘New Hope’ for TX Businesses Signed Into Law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill on Tuesday to provide regulatory consistency throughout the state to promote a healthier business environment. House Bill 2127 forbids municipalities from...
VIDEO: Fed Chairman Hints at July Rate Hike
Federal Reserve officials held off on approving an 11th rate increase on Wednesday but signaled the likelihood of a “live” policy meeting in July. The U.S. Central Bank agreed to hold its benchmark...
VIDEO: Dallas Airport Demos EV Charging Robot
ZiGGY the robotic electric vehicle (EV) charger has been making the rounds at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport as part of a demonstration program this summer. As airport officials announced...
American Airlines Adds Flights to Mexico
American Airlines says it's increasing flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, starting in December. The Fort Worth-based airline will increase flight availability to those destinations...
Fed Bank Pauses Rate Hikes in June
Federal Reserve members kept interest rates unchanged in June but signaled the possibility of additional rate hikes in 2023. The U.S. Federal Reserve agreed on Wednesday to hold its benchmark...
Egg Prices See Historic Drop
The price of eggs — inarguably a symbol of the high inflation faced by consumers last year — continues to drop in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics logged an average price of $2.67...
New Report Shows GM’s Statewide Impact
A new report about the impact of General Motors (GM) showed the company had an economic impact of $8.8 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. The analysis from Oxford Economics released on...
American Airlines To Charge for All Bags
American Airlines will now charge basic economy passengers to check any bags on domestic flights. The Fort Worth-based airline allowed one checked bag before the change. The first bag will cost $75,...
Inflation Saw Sharp Cooldown in May
Consumer prices cooled in May and are now 50% lower than last year's peak inflation reading. The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the price fluctuations of a broad basket of goods and...
IKEA Plans New Store in Southlake
IKEA on Tuesday said it's opening another store in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The new 11,000-square-foot store will be located in Southlake at 1401 E. Southlake Boulevard. It will be what IKEA...
Southwest May Expand North Texas Presence
Dallas Love Field has been the exclusive home of Southwest Airlines for more than 50 years, but that may not be the case for much longer. Southwest Airlines says it plans to expand its regional...
Self-Driving Car Hits Dog in California
A small dog was run over by one of Waymo’s self-driving cars being tested out in the streets of San Francisco late last month. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, issued a statement explaining that the...