NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a tough football season for sports books. FanDuel and its key rival DraftKings have both showed investors that the house can indeed lose, or at least lose more than anticipated, when so many favorites win. FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment, and DraftKings have both warned investors about more payouts…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a clinching TD as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night to advance to a shot for their sixth national title. Led by Judkins…… MORE
The LA fire chief wrote that the cost-saving measures were limiting the department’s response Image Courtesy of AP The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief, Kristin Crowley, issued a stark warning last month regarding significant budget cuts that have created “unprecedented operational challenges” for the department, particularly in responding to large-scale emergencies such as wildfires.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Firefighters are hoping for a break Friday from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge. On Thursday afternoon, the Kenneth Fire started in the San Fernando Valley. It moved into neighboring…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson…… MORE
Giuliani is at risk of being held in contempt Image Courtesy of AP A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on Friday regarding whether Rudy Giuliani should be held in contempt of court for allegedly continuing to disseminate falsehoods about two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, after they won a…… MORE
66 stores are closing across the U.S. Image Courtesy of AP Macy’s has announced the closure of five department stores in North Texas as part of a broader initiative called “Bold New Chapter,” which aims to shut down approximately 150 underperforming locations nationwide. This strategy is designed to refocus resources on more profitable stores while…… MORE
Meta changes the location of their trust and safety team Social media giant Meta announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its content reviewers and policy writers from California to Texas. This decision coincides with the company’s plan to terminate its independent fact-checking program, opting instead for a community notes-style system similar to that of…… MORE
Kelly Ayotte is eager to work with future POTUS, Donald Trump Image Courtesy of Fox News Kelly Ayotte will be inaugurated as New Hampshire’s newest governor on Thursday at the State House. The former U.S. senator and state attorney general steps into this pivotal role in the crucial New England swing state just over a…… MORE
The Fort Worth Fire Department says gas was connected to the explosion at the Sandman Hotel, but is still unsure if it was the main cause. Image Courtesy of WFAA A year after the explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, the developer has indicated that guests might be able to…… MORE
