(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Several new laws now officially on the books in Texas, that range from insurance to compliance with immigration officials to artificial intelligence. One new law that now in effect is Senate Bill 8, which requires sheriff offices that operate jails to cooperate with ICE in enforcing federal immigration laws. Another…… MORE
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers. Investigators said Friday that they planned to look into whether the material on the ceiling that…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Beginning January 27th, Southwest Airlines is moving to assigned seating with three tiers – standard, preferred, and extra legroom. On that same day, the airline is also changing its policy for plus-size customers. Instead of a giving a free second seat to plus-sized passengers when space allows, after January 27th…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Officials with Sachs Global stated that Mark Metrick is leaving the job after nearly 30 years with the company. Following Metrick’s departure, Sachs Global executive chairman Richard Baker was named as interim CEO. This change comes days after the Wall Street Journal reported the company is preparing for bankruptcy. The company missed a…… MORE
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff. In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine must focus on security issues, the development of its defense and security forces, and peace talks — areas that are overseen by…… MORE