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Biggest Rail Union Joins Others in Endorsing Union Pacific Merger but Some Still Have Reservations

Biggest Rail Union Joins Others in Endorsing Union Pacific Merger but Some Still Have Reservations

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest railroad union endorsed Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Monday after securing promises to protect jobs. Other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still expressing concerns about the deal. The SMART-TD union that represents conductors and other rail workers said Union…MORE

Telecom Failures Caused Hundreds of North Texas Flights to Be Canceled and Delayed

Telecom Failures Caused Hundreds of North Texas Flights to Be Canceled and Delayed

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming a telecommunications issue for canceling and delaying hundreds of flights at both DFW Airport and at Love Field on Friday. According to the FAA, air traffic controllers at both airports were unable to communicate because of a fiber optic cable issue with Frontier Communications.…MORE

Japanese Automaker Nissan is Developing Self-Driving Technology

Japanese Automaker Nissan is Developing Self-Driving Technology

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automaker Nissan is developing self-driving technology as it works to turn around its struggling auto business. The technology is set to be available to drivers in 2027. Previous Nissan self-driving technology was designed for freeway driving, where the lanes are clearly marked and easier to decipher. The new technology is designed…MORE

The City of Plano is Contemplating the Future of Three Closed Schools

The City of Plano is Contemplating the Future of Three Closed Schools

(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – Davis Elementary, Foreman Elementary, and Armstrong Middle School were all closed prior to this school year due to low enrollment, and building deterioration. Over the next few weeks, city officials in Plano are holding meetings with the community to discuss the future of the three campuses. The first meeting is…MORE