US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei, top executive with bank fraud
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Monday against Chinese tech giant Huawei, two of its subsidiaries and a top executive, who are accused of misleading banks about the company's business and violating U.S. sanctions.
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Monday against Chinese tech giant Huawei, two of its subsidiaries and a top executive, who are accused of misleading banks about the company's business and violating U.S. sanctions.
Former Southwest Airlines CEO James Parker dies at 72
DALLAS (AP) - James F. Parker, who succeeded Herb Kelleher as CEO of Southwest Airlines and led the carrier through the aftermath of the September 2001 terror attacks, has died. He was 72. Parker died unexpectedly on Saturday night, according to Southwest. Parker was a lawyer in San Antonio and former state assistant attorney general before joining Dallas-based Southwest in 1986. He was general...
DALLAS (AP) - James F. Parker, who succeeded Herb Kelleher as CEO of Southwest Airlines and led the carrier through the aftermath of the September 2001 terror attacks, has died. He was 72. Parker died unexpectedly on Saturday night, according to Southwest. Parker was a lawyer in San Antonio and former state assistant attorney general before joining Dallas-based Southwest in 1986. He was general...
Whataburger offers free breakfast to federal workers, even with shutdown ending
Whataburger will offer a helping hand to federal workers, even with the end of the government shutdown.
Whataburger will offer a helping hand to federal workers, even with the end of the government shutdown.
Walmart expected to hire hundreds of truck drivers; increase their average pay to nearly $90K a year
Walmart is expected to hire hundreds of truck drivers in 2019 and plans to increase their pay to an average of around $90,000 per year, according to an online report on FoxBusiness.com.
Walmart is expected to hire hundreds of truck drivers in 2019 and plans to increase their pay to an average of around $90,000 per year, according to an online report on FoxBusiness.com.
Sweethearts candy hearts won't be available for Valentine's Day 2019
Valentine's Day just won't be the same this year, as Sweethearts candy hearts will not be on store shelves for the first time in a century.
Valentine's Day just won't be the same this year, as Sweethearts candy hearts will not be on store shelves for the first time in a century.
Apple reportedly switching iPhone charging cord
Apple will be switching to a USB-C port, according to reports. The change means those lightening charger cables you've placed all over for convenience could be obsolete.
Apple will be switching to a USB-C port, according to reports. The change means those lightening charger cables you've placed all over for convenience could be obsolete.
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts until January 27
Free doughnuts are a thing – for a limited time.
Free doughnuts are a thing – for a limited time.
Chicken nuggets recalled after consumers find wood in them
A GA-based company is recalling more than 68,000 pounds of gluten-free chicken nuggets after consumers discovered wood in them.
A GA-based company is recalling more than 68,000 pounds of gluten-free chicken nuggets after consumers discovered wood in them.
Career coach offers advice for finding a job
A really good job market is good news for people who might want to switch jobs or even start a new career. Career coach Tracy Timm talks about the market right now and what you should do first if you want to make a change.
A really good job market is good news for people who might want to switch jobs or even start a new career. Career coach Tracy Timm talks about the market right now and what you should do first if you want to make a change.
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Sears will live on- at least for now. The company's chairman and largest shareholder and chairman, Eddie Lampert, won a bankruptcy auction for Sears in New York, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Sears will live on- at least for now. The company's chairman and largest shareholder and chairman, Eddie Lampert, won a bankruptcy auction for Sears in New York, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Gymboree to file for bankruptcy, close 900 stores, according to reports
The children's clothing store Gymboree is expected to file for the second bankruptcy in two years and is planning to close all 900 of its stores.
The children's clothing store Gymboree is expected to file for the second bankruptcy in two years and is planning to close all 900 of its stores.
Upscale hotel and convention center opening in Allen
An upscale hotel and convention center may bring more business to the fast-growing Collin County city of Allen.
An upscale hotel and convention center may bring more business to the fast-growing Collin County city of Allen.
New AI software tracks down users who share Netflix accounts and passwords
Software specialist Synamedia is touting a new technology that it says can track down users who share accounts and passwords for streaming services such as Netflix.
Software specialist Synamedia is touting a new technology that it says can track down users who share accounts and passwords for streaming services such as Netflix.
FDA suspends domestic food inspections during government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown nears a third week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it’s been forced to suspend routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities.
As the partial government shutdown nears a third week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it’s been forced to suspend routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities.
Amazon unseats Microsoft as most valuable US publicly traded company
Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America's pecking order.
Amazon has eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S. as a see-sawing stock market continues to reshuffle corporate America's pecking order.
Buc-ee's stores in Royse City, Melissa opening soon
The king of Texas convenience stores is just about ready to open two new stores in North Texas.
The king of Texas convenience stores is just about ready to open two new stores in North Texas.
Texas leads nation with lowest unemployment rate in December
Texas unemployment numbers for December have not yet been released. However, the state led the nation last month with the lowest unemployment rate at 3.7 percent and even lower in North Texas.
Texas unemployment numbers for December have not yet been released. However, the state led the nation last month with the lowest unemployment rate at 3.7 percent and even lower in North Texas.
US employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government.
Ford recalls over 953K vehicles to replace air bag inflators that can explode
Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel.
Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel.
Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher dies at 87
Southwest Airlines Founder Herb Kelleher passed away on Thursday, the airline announced.
Southwest Airlines Founder Herb Kelleher passed away on Thursday, the airline announced.