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Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs

Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs

(WBAP/KLIF) – Amid a month-long strike, Boeing is now announcing it will ax 17,000 jobs. This follows a $5 billion loss in the third quarter and a proposed delay on deliveries of its new 777-X jetliner. CEO Kelly Ortberg sent a message to employees stating, “We reset our workforce levels to align with our financial…MORE

Dallas North Tollway Reopens Hours After Deadly Motorcycle Crash

Dallas North Tollway Reopens Hours After Deadly Motorcycle Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas North Tollway reopened just after 8 Friday morning hours after a deadly motorcycle accident shut down both directions of Northwest Highway. Authorities said the crash happened around 3:30 when a motorcyclist hit utility box. The collision caused wire cables to fall across the roadway. Spectrum crews responded to…MORE

2 Workers Dead, Dozens Injured After Chemical Release at Houston-Area Facility

2 Workers Dead, Dozens Injured After Chemical Release at Houston-Area Facility

DEER PARK (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Two workers died and at least 35 were injured after a toxic chemical was released at the Pemex facility in Deer Park outside Houston on Thursday. Harris County emergency management officials said the hydrogen sulfide release happened just before 5 p.m. and was contained to the facility. The City…MORE