In the wake of the tragic school shooting that left 21 people dead in Uvalde, Texas Senate Democrats have implored Republican Governor Greg Abbott to call an emergency special legislative session in...
Germany to See Price Hikes on Goods
Germany has enjoyed a privileged position as one of the leading figures of the European Union. The dark days of the Weimar Republic and hyperinflation seemed long gone as the German economy became...
Elon Musk Largest Shareholder of Twitter
Elon Musk could soon add a social media empire to his conquests. According to a U.S. SEC filing, the billionaire entrepreneur has amassed a 9.2% stake in social media platform Twitter, making him...
By Tanya Grant | Apr 6, 2022
U.S. and Spain Seize Russian Yacht
On April 4, American and Spanish law enforcement agents seized a 250-foot Russian boat moored in Spain. The luxury yacht belonged to Russian magnate Viktor Vekselberg. The Justice Department...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 6, 2022
Zelenskyy Upset Over Blocked NATO Bid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is upset with Western Leaders who he believes were responsible for blocking the country’s application for membership in ย NATO.
Study: Adolescent Heart Problems After COVID-19 Vaccination
A recent study has linked COVID-19 vaccinations to heart problems in some male adolescents who received the shots, calling it a "possible rare side effect," according to the New England Journal of...
By Amy Jones | Apr 6, 2022
House Members Vote Against Their Parties on Marijuana Legislation
The House of Representatives approved legislation on March 30 that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and eliminate criminal penalties for certain cannabis-related offenses. The...
Biden Taps Oil Reserves Again
On March 31, U.S. President Joe Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for 6 months from the country's strategic petroleum reserve. The White House implemented the measure in...
Drone Delivery to Begin in DFW
On Monday, Alphabet, a multinational conglomerate company, has announced that its subsidiary, Wing, is launching a drone delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), beginning on April 7. With this...
USPS Social Media Surveillance Under Scrutiny
According to the US Postal Service’s inspector general, an internet intelligence and analytics support team for U.S. postal inspectors overstepped its legal authority in some cases.
Judge Strikes Down Corporate Diversity Mandate
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Terry Green struck down California’s controversial corporate diversity mandate for businesses on April 1.
Botham Jean’s Family Sends Candidate Cease-and-Desist Letter
The family of Botham Jean, the Dallas man who was shot by a police officer in his apartment in 2018, issued a letter demanding congressional candidate Jasmine Crockett stop representing herself as...
Biden Meets with Trevor Reed’s Family
A couple from North Texas desperately wanted to meet with President Joe Biden regarding their son's imprisonment in Russia. Last week, their wish finally became a reality. Joey and Paula Reed are...
FEC Fines Clinton Campaign and DNC
The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) announced that it would be levying fines against Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential Campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after an...
Tax-Free Holiday for Emergency Prep Supplies Ahead
As Texas gears up for warmer temperatures and the possibility of severe weather increases, the state has implemented a sales tax holidayย to exempt certain emergency preparation supplies from taxes....
Mnuchin Invests in Mobile Security Firm
Liberty Strategic Capital, the private equity firm of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, has purchased a significant stake in a mobile security company. The firm's website states that...
Texas: Low Taxes, High Property Tax Burden
Texas ranked among the top ten states with the highest property tax burden, according to a new study. The WalletHub 2022 Tax Burden by State report found that the Lone Star state ranked highly for...
By Edgar James | Apr 5, 2022
Big Tech Falls for Hacking Scheme
Hackers have gotten one over on Big Tech. Bloomberg, citing people close to the situation, reported that scammers allegedly tricked Apple and Meta into revealing user information through fake legal...
By Tanya Grant | Apr 5, 2022
Food Price Hikes Expected To Continue
The U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed its forecast for food prices into 2023, and the chances of prices falling appear slim. From grocery stores to restaurants, prices have consistently risen...
By Amy Jones | Apr 5, 2022
Texas Starbucks Requesting Unionization Votes
Starbucks employees are unionizing across the country, and Texas is the latest state to join the trend. Workers in Buffalo, New York, first catalyzed the movement when baristas at two stores agreed...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 5, 2022
Investors Purchase Farmers Branch Tower
The recent sale of an office tower in Farmers Branch serves as a sign of the strength of the commercial real estate market in Dallas-Fort Worth. The ten-story office block, called Farmers Branch...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 5, 2022