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A Dangerous Livestock Parasite is Creeping Closer to the US

A Dangerous Livestock Parasite is Creeping Closer to the US

(WBAP/KLIF) – The flesh eating parasite known as the ‘New World Screw Worm’ has been confirmed in an infested calf in Nuevo Leon, which is located less than 70 miles from the US/Mexico border. The report comes amid growing concern that the screw worm could damage American livestock. Officials have stated that there’s no evidence…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Has Signed the ‘Bathroom Bill’ Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott Has Signed the ‘Bathroom Bill’ Into Law

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The law, which goes into effect on December 4th, will require Texans to use bathrooms in government buildings and public schools that align with their biological sex. The bill also requires inmates to be housed in prisons according to their biological sex. Supporters believe that the bill will protect resources…MORE

ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and His Show Will Return Tuesday

ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and His Show Will Return Tuesday

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The network announced Monday that the show would return on Tuesday. Kimmel faced backlash for his remarks, leading major affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair to pull his show. President…MORE

More Shrimp Sold at Kroger Stores Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

More Shrimp Sold at Kroger Stores Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

A Seattle seafood distributor has recalled more cooked and frozen shrimp sold at Kroger grocery stores across the U.S. because of ongoing concerns about potential radioactive contamination. Aquastar Corp. of Seattle on Saturday recalled nearly 157,000 additional pounds of shrimp because of possible contamination with cesium 137, a radioactive isotope. The new recall includes more…MORE

Trump’s Federal Reserve Appointee Seeks Steeper Rate Cuts

Trump’s Federal Reserve Appointee Seeks Steeper Rate Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s appointee to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors said Monday that the central bank’s key interest rate should be much lower than its current 4.1% level, staking out a position far different than his colleagues. Miran’s comments underscore the different perspective he brings to the Fed’s deliberations over interest…MORE

Tik-Tok’s Algorithm to Be Licensed to US Joint Venture Led by Oracle and Silver Lake

Tik-Tok’s Algorithm to Be Licensed to US Joint Venture Led by Oracle and Silver Lake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok’s taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trump’s administration. All the final details still need to be nailed down…MORE

Compass to Buy Rival Brokerage Operator Anywhere Real Estate for About $1.5 Billion

Compass to Buy Rival Brokerage Operator Anywhere Real Estate for About $1.5 Billion

Two of the nation’s biggest real estate services companies are combining in a deal that will bring Century 21, Compass and several other major brokerage brands under the same umbrella. Compass said Monday that it has agreed to acquire rival Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock transaction. The merger will create a combined company valued…MORE