No Progress in Gov’t Shutdown.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump cracked the door slightly to negotiations with Democrats on the health care subsidies they’ve made central to the shutdown fight, then abruptly closed it Monday, leaving the two sides once again at a seemingly intractable impasse. Trump indicated that some talks had begun that could lead to “good things…MORE

Texas Instruments Has Plans to Lay Off Workers

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – According to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the Dallas-based company is laying off 163 of its North Texas employees this December. Another 20 employees are scheduled to be let go in April of 2026. Texas Instruments employs about 34,000 people worldwide. Despite the planned layoffs, the company…MORE

Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage Projects

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks. Despite assurances of safety from proponents, some places in New York are enacting moratoriums on these systems. Some opponents in New York and elsewhere are concerned about the ability of local  firefighters to handle potential…MORE

Foster Poultry Farms Recalls Nearly 4 Million Pounds of Chicken Corn Dogs Due to Wood in Batter

NEW YORK (AP) — Foster Poultry Farms is recalling over 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dog products after wood was found in the batter. The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service posted a notice on Saturday about the recall. The company, based in Livingston, California, received multiple complaints, including reports of at least…MORE