Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Judge Orders A June Trial For US Government’s Felony Case Against Boeing

Judge Orders A June Trial For US Government’s Felony Case Against Boeing

A federal judge in Texas has set a June trial date for the U.S. government’s years-old conspiracy case against Boeing for misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor did not explain in the scheduling order he issued on Tuesday why he…MORE

Consumer Confidence Is Sliding As Americans’ View Of Their Financial Futures Slumps To A 12-Year Low

Consumer Confidence Is Sliding As Americans’ View Of Their Financial Futures Slumps To A 12-Year Low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the fourth straight monthly decline. The Conference…MORE

Tesla Sales Fall By 49% In Europe Even As The Electric Vehicle Market Grows

Tesla Sales Fall By 49% In Europe Even As The Electric Vehicle Market Grows

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year even as overall sales of EVs grew. New sales figures were released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. There have been complaints about an aging lineup of vehicles from Tesla and also a significant…MORE

Trump’s Crypto Empire Set To Expand With New Stablecoin And Investment Fund Offerings

Trump’s Crypto Empire Set To Expand With New Stablecoin And Investment Fund Offerings

President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is expanding with the recent announcements of a new dollar-backed stablecoin and investment funds for digital assets. The moves are the latest in the norm-defying ways the president has leaned into crypto projects that could significantly boost his personal wealth while in office. World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture Trump…MORE

GameStop’s Plan To Bet On Bitcoin Juices Video Game Retailer’s Stock

GameStop’s Plan To Bet On Bitcoin Juices Video Game Retailer’s Stock

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — GameStop’s seesawing stock price surged 7% late Tuesday after the video game retailer disclosed plans to invest some of its cash in cryptocurrency. Without providing any details, GameStop said its board of directors had approved a revision in its investment policy to enable the Grapevine, Texas, company to convert some of…MORE

23andMe Has Filed For Bankruptcy. What Does This Mean For Your DNA Data Privacy?

23andMe Has Filed For Bankruptcy. What Does This Mean For Your DNA Data Privacy?

The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, prompting people who’ve used the service and sent in DNA samples to be analyzed to wonder what will happen to their genetic data. The company says the filing does not change how it stores, manages or protects customer data. In a post about the Chapter 11…MORE

Brackets Busted: No Perfect March Madness Brackets Remain After Sunday’s Games

Brackets Busted: No Perfect March Madness Brackets Remain After Sunday’s Games

The handful of remaining perfect brackets in the NCAA Tournament busted out on Sunday, ending the hopes of millions against exceptionally long odds. The final perfect brackets on Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports were shredded with Saturday’s games. Top-seeded Florida’s 77-75 win over two-time reigning national champion UConn continued the carnage on Sunday. Duke’s 89-66…MORE

Texas Senate Passes A Bill Requiring The Ten Commandment

Texas Senate Passes A Bill Requiring The Ten Commandment

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Last week, the Texas State Senate passed SB-10, which requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. Many critics argue that the bill is unconstitutional, and that it violates the first amendment. The bill is now headed to the Texas House for consideration. If passed, the…MORE

Dallas County Is Surveying Different Locations For A New Jail

Dallas County Is Surveying Different Locations For A New Jail

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Dallas County Commissioners are discussing possible locations for a new county jail and criminal courthouse. It would replace the Lew Sterrett Justice Center which is located on Commerce Street west of Downtown Dallas. Many critics argue that the current facility is aging and outdated, and an advisory committee has recommended…MORE