Facebook and Apple are at war over Apple’s new privacy feature that would limit the reach of targeted ads. If you are still using Facebook, would you be willing to pay for it if they can’t use ads?… MORE
Funds Available For Displaced Texas Workers and Colleges Students to ‘Re-skill’ or ‘Up-skill’
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In an effort to help displaced workers in the Texas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently doled out over $18-million to 49 colleges and universities across the state, for the “Texas ‘Re-skilling Support Grant Program.” It was the first phase of funding targeted for those who may need to “re-skill”…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Employer Vaccine Mandate
Scott Sidway filled in today and had a question for the listeners: What if your employer said: if you want to return to work, you must take the COVID-19 vaccine? Would you do it? Let us know!… MORE
Massive Delays for Christmas Package Deliveries
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Postal Service has acknowledged that it’s having problems with the unprecedented amount of packages being mailed during the holiday season. In Pennsylvania large mail truck are sitting full of packages in parking lots, because there is no room in the postal facilities. The U.S. Postal Service said it is doing…… MORE
Feds Announce Operation To Reduce Violent Crime In Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal officials have announced an effort to reduce violent crime in Austin, one of many U.S. cities that have seen an increase in murders and other violent crime during the pandemic. U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer announced Friday the creation of an operation that will focus on reducing crime through ballistics evidence,…… MORE