OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest railroad union endorsed Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Monday after securing promises to protect jobs. Other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still expressing concerns about the deal. The SMART-TD union that represents conductors and other rail workers said Union…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming a telecommunications issue for canceling and delaying hundreds of flights at both DFW Airport and at Love Field on Friday. According to the FAA, air traffic controllers at both airports were unable to communicate because of a fiber optic cable issue with Frontier Communications.…… MORE
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand to surrender his nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy. Speaking to Pyongyang’s rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, Kim stressed that he has no intention of…… MORE
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan is developing self-driving technology as it works to turn around its struggling auto business. The technology is set to be available to drivers in 2027. Previous Nissan self-driving technology was designed for freeway driving, where the lanes are clearly marked and easier to decipher. The new technology is designed…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – Davis Elementary, Foreman Elementary, and Armstrong Middle School were all closed prior to this school year due to low enrollment, and building deterioration. Over the next few weeks, city officials in Plano are holding meetings with the community to discuss the future of the three campuses. The first meeting is…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – The City Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a zoning change for a site near Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway to be the future site of the new HEB location in North Dallas. During recent neighborhood meetings, local residents have raised concerns that the new store could cause an increase…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – Parent company Saks Global stated that after evaluating their store footprint in the area, the company decided to close the location at Willow Bend Mall. The closure allows developers to revitalize the area and convert the mall to a mixed-use development with residential, dining, and entertainment options. Officials with Saks…… MORE
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona. They praised the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. And…… MORE
LONDON (AP) — The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel. The coordinated initiative on Sunday from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. More countries are expected to join the list recognizing…… MORE
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders are gathering at one of the most turbulent and divisive moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations. The challenges are dire — escalating wars in Gaza and Ukraine, hungry people in too many countries, and a funding crisis preventing a better life for millions around the world.…… MORE
