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Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree to terms on four-year, $240 million contract extension

Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree to terms on four-year, $240 million contract extension

Dallas – (NFL/WBAP/KLIF) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a four-year, $240 million contract extension ahead of Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns. Prescott’s deal includes $231 million guaranteed and an $80 million signing bonus. At $60 million per year in new money, Prescott will be the highest-paid quarterback…MORE

A New Report Reveals a Home Shortage in Texas

A New Report Reveals a Home Shortage in Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – While Texas is building plenty of new homes, it’s still not enough to keep up with the growing population. A new report from the Texas comptroller’s office says that the state was 306-thousand homes short of demand in 2023. The report also stated that there’s a lack of supply of affordable housing for…MORE

Airline Loyalty Programs Are Being Investigated by Federal Officials

Airline Loyalty Programs Are Being Investigated by Federal Officials

(WBAP/KLIF) – Four major airlines including Delta, United, Southwest, and Fort Worth based American Airlines are all involved in a federal investigation. The Department of Transportation has asked each airline for a report on their loyalty programs. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg wants to investigate the policies and fees of the airlines after an increase…MORE

Sluggish US Jobs Report Clears the Way for Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

Sluggish US Jobs Report Clears the Way for Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s tepid pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy. Employers added a modest 142,000 jobs, up from a scant 89,000 in July. The…MORE