Yearly Archives: 2017

White House Mum Over Trump’s Cryptic ‘Calm Before the Storm’ Message

White House Mum Over Trump’s Cryptic ‘Calm Before the Storm’ Message

(CNN) — While taking photos alongside military leaders and their spouses before a Thursday night dinner at the White House, President Donald Trump cryptically stated reporters were seeing “the calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents? Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” Trump said, following a meeting with his top military…MORE

AAA Says “Infotainment Systems” Are Dangerous Distractions While Driving

AAA Says “Infotainment Systems” Are Dangerous Distractions While Driving

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – AAA said “infotainment systems”, the consoles that provide radio, navigation and text message capability in your new car are a real safety hazard for drivers. “Automakers took one step forward then two steps back when it comes to the in-vehicle technology systems. While the design have improved in some cases, automakers have provided…MORE

Hurricane Harvey Victims Help Increase September Auto Sales

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)- Hurricane Harvey was a blessing in disguise for car manufacturers. September sales rose over six percent as victims of Hurricane Harvey sought to replace damaged vehicles from the storm. Lee Chapman of the Dallas New Car Dealers Association says auto companies were quick to fill empty car lots. “They have lots of…MORE

Austin Replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

Austin Replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin officials have voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The Austin American-Statesman reports that Austin City Council voted Thursday to change Monday’s holiday to one that celebrates Native Americans. The resolution says honoring Christopher Columbus’s role in history promotes values of intolerance and violence. The resolution says the…MORE

Trump Administration Deals Major Blow to Obamacare Birth Control Mandate

Trump Administration Deals Major Blow to Obamacare Birth Control Mandate

(CNN) — In a blow to Obamacare’s controversial contraceptive mandate, employers may now have more leeway to withhold birth control coverage on religious grounds, according to new rules issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services on Friday. The new rules continue the undermining of the Obamacare mandate that requires birth control be…MORE