(WBAP/KLIF) – In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Globe Life Insurance stated that someone hacked into their system, and is now seeking money in exchange for not releasing their customers personal information. The hacker is threatening to release social security numbers, addresses, an even health data from thousands of customers. The McKinney…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – HUNTSVILLE, TX – The Texas Supreme Court has stopped the execution of Robert Roberson who would have become the first person in the U-S put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. On Thursday night, his…… MORE
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. moved higher for the third week in a row and reached the highest level since late August. The rate rose to 6.44% from 6.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.63%. Mortgage rates are influenced by several…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices. Retail sales rose 0.4% from August to September, up from 0.1% the previous month and the third straight increase. Online retailers, restaurants,…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy. The power source has seen a resurgence as nations focus on reducing emissions in an effort to combat climate change. At the same time, the technology sector’s energy needs are growing in the form of data centers…… MORE