TOKYO (AP) — The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada. In a letter made public Friday, Stephen Dacus, who heads a special committee examining the proposed takeover, said the committee carefully reviewed the offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Seven…… MORE
LONDON (AP) — Google is being slammed by U.K. regulators who say it’s taking advantage of its dominance in digital advertising to thwart competition in Britain. The new claims Friday ratchet up pressure that the tech giant is facing on both sides of the Atlantic over its “ad tech” business practices. The Competition and Markets…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — NEW YORK (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who is also weighing…… MORE
WHITE SETTLEMENT (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The man awaiting trial for a driving while intoxicated crash that killed a local teenager in 2022 committed suicide last week. In a Friday news release, White Settlement police said officers responded to a report of a suicide in the 9100 block of Nathan Drive at 4:11 a.m. on…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Police Department stripped an officer of his powers amid an investigation into an off-duty shooting following an attempted hit-and-run this week. According to a Thursday news release, the officer is on restricted duty and his badge and gun have been taken away. The department said the…… MORE
Grand Prairie – (WBAP/KLIF) The Grand Prairie water advisory has been lifted. However, everyone affected must now complete the water-flushing phase (or water-clearing process). The city issued an order not to use the tap water on Tuesday and said the situation was caused by foam from a firefight in an industrial district in the 900 block…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hunter Biden plans to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, his defense attorney said Thursday just as jury selection was set to begin for the trial. Defense attorney Abbe Lowell told the judge about Hunter Biden’s plans to change his previous plea, just months after…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The northbound lanes of I-35 East at Regal Row in Dallas are shut down as authorities investigate a fatal accident involving a pedestrian Wednesday night. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said the driver who hit the victims is cooperating with the investigation. Traffic is forced to exit Regal Row near…… MORE
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Doctor Jorge Arredondo has been placed on administrative leave just three months into the job. The district’s board of trustees voted 5-2 at a special meeting on Wednesday. In a statement, officials said the move was an effort to “protect the district and Doctor Arredondo”…… MORE
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF News ) The Grand Prairie Independent School District has canceled classes Thursday September 5th due to the ongoing water contamination issue. A foam used in firefighting was found in the water supply due to what was believed to be a back flow problem that happened while a fire was being fought at…… MORE
