WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. The Senate voted 99-1 to strike the AI provision after weeks of criticism…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories are just about everywhere these days. But these fashio dupes are also drawing some businesses into legal battles. In the latest example, Lululemon has sued Costco, accusing the retailer of selling cheaper imitations of its popular athleisure wear. Dupes, or less expensive…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by President Trump’s administration, has dropped a case against Navy Federal Credit Union. The case involved $80 million in refunds for illegal overdraft fees charged to service members. The issue, known as “authorized positive overdraft fees,” occurred when transactions were approved but later incurred fees…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to push it over the top. The three…… MORE
Of the company’s 267 inspections, no critical violations were found, but a troubling pattern emerged. Author: Tanya Eiserer Published: 6:15 PM CDT June 30, 2025 Updated: 6:15 PM CDT June 30, 2025 WFAA NEWS 8 Media Partner……. TERRELL, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed the trucking company involved in the deadly crash in Terrell…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is taking a key procedural vote as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline. But voting came to a standstill and Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Capitol to break a potential tie. Republicans…… MORE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel. The caskets of Revolutionary Guard chief Gen. Hossein Salami and missile program head Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh were paraded Saturday through the city. Israel targeted…… MORE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has been honored at a funeral where former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended. Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot two weeks ago by a man posing as a police officer. The attack also left a state senator and his wife…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is doubling down on his distaste for President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts bill. In a social media post on Saturday, Musk argued the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries. As the Senate was scheduled to call a…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler is voluntarily recalling some of its 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to replace their side curtain airbags, if needed. The recall potentially affects 250,651 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s because some side curtain airbags may not hold enough pressure during deployment to limit the risk for…… MORE
