DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Some North Texans may have felt the ground shaking Monday night. That’s because the U.S. Geological Survey said a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ackerly, about one hour north of Midland around 7:49. Residents in Midland, Lubbock, Dallas and San Antonio reported feeling some tremors. An “X”, formerly known…… MORE
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was due in court Tuesday on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges that accuse him of hitting and abusing women for over a decade and presiding over an empire of sexual crimes. The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other…… MORE
Massive Pipeline Fire Burning Near Houston Began After a Vehicle Struck a Valve, Officials Say
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Officials say a massive pipeline fire that has burned for hours near Houston began after vehicle struck an above-ground valve after driving through a fence. Officials in Deer Park said Monday that police and local FBI agents have found no evidence of “terroristic activity.” They said it also appears to…… MORE
Boeing Says It’s Considering Temporary Layoffs to Save Cash During the Strike by Machinists
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says it’s considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the strike by machinists. The company told employees Monday that it will freeze hiring, reduce travel and reduce spending on suppliers. Chief Financial Officer Brian West says the company is also considering “the difficult step of temporary furloughs for many employees, managers…… MORE
Tik-Tok and the U.S. Face Off in Court Over Law That Could Lead to a Ban on the Popular Platform
(AP) – Tik-Tok faced off with the U.S. government in federal court on Monday, arguing a law that could ban the platform in a few short months was unconstitutional. But the Justice Department said during the hearing the measure is needed to eliminate a national security risk posed by the popular social media company. Attorneys…… MORE