General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing data that it collects from drivers to consumer reporting agencies as part of a settlement with the government to resolve claims that the automaker shared such data without consumers’ permission. GM and subsidiary OnStar, which operates a roadside assistance service, will be banned from sharing…… MORE
SpaceX Loses Spacecraft After Catching Rocket Booster At The Launch Pad In Latest Starship Test
SpaceX has caught its Starship rocket back at the pad following liftoff. But the spacecraft launched on top Thursday was destroyed. Elon Musk’s company confirmed the loss just minutes into the flight from the southern tip of Texas. The spacecraft’s engines shut down one by one, and contact soon was lost. SpaceX says it will…… MORE
Treasury Nominee Calls For Stronger Russia Sanctions And Fed Independence At Confirmation Panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut. Bessent sat in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.…… MORE
Netanyahu Says Deal To Release Hamas-Held Hostages Has Been Reached
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return Hamas-held hostages in the Gaza Strip has been reached. The announcement came a day after Netanyahu’s office said there were last minute snags in talks to free hostages in return for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners.…… MORE
H-E-B Plans To Build Its First Store In Dallas
From Media Partner (WFAA-NEWS 8) The store will be located in North Dallas on I-635, according to a press release from H-E-B. Author: Rachel Behrndt Published: 6:19 AM CST January 16, 2025 Updated: 6:49 AM CST January 16, 2025 DALLAS — As H-E-B stores pop up across North Texas, Dallas proper has remained devoid of the iconic Texas brand, until…… MORE