WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan, announced by President Joe Biden last year, and left borrowers on the hook for repayments…… MORE
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Web Designer Over LGBTQ Designs
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered Amid a Raging Wildfire in Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) Mandatory evacuations are underway amid a raging fire in Palo Pinto County, about 70 mile directly west of Fort Worth, the “Storage Fire” has burned around 1,000 acres, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire is about 30% contained. One structure has burned. No one has been hurt.…… MORE
SPCA Warns of Danger to Pets During Heat Wave
(WBAP/KLIF) — Not only are people in danger of death during extreme heat, our beloved pets are also at risk. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is urging Texans to remember their pets during the heat wave. The danger that extreme heat poses to pets can be fatal, if precautions aren’t…… MORE
Restaurants Experience Drop in Sales During Heat Wave
(WBAP/KLIF) — The heat wave is having a negative affect on Texas restaurants. Business has taken a dip for North Texas eateries, this summer, and some believe the extreme heat is to blame. The Texas Restaurant Association’s Kelsey Erickson Streufert says Texans are used to the summer heat, however after a few weeks of triple-digit…… MORE