Latest flight attendant attack highlights continued unruly passenger problem for airlines
This week's mid-flight attack on an American Airlines flight attendant is highlighting a continued problem for airlines with no signs of slowing. So far this year, there have been 4, 941 reports of unruly passengers. Nearly 3,600 are due to masking. And investigators have opened more than 900 cases so far this year.
This week's mid-flight attack on an American Airlines flight attendant is highlighting a continued problem for airlines with no signs of slowing. So far this year, there have been 4, 941 reports of unruly passengers. Nearly 3,600 are due to masking. And investigators have opened more than 900 cases so far this year.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Dallas ISD police officers to wear body cameras, have recording systems in squad cars
The Dallas ISD board approved a five-year, $1.6 million contract for its police department to have in-car recording systems and body cameras.
The Dallas ISD board approved a five-year, $1.6 million contract for its police department to have in-car recording systems and body cameras.
Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Dallas now offering paid parental leave for city employees
Previously, Dallas employees had to use sick days and vacation time to take time off after the birth of a child. If that ran out, they would go unpaid.
Previously, Dallas employees had to use sick days and vacation time to take time off after the birth of a child. If that ran out, they would go unpaid.
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
Video shows Dallas paramedic punching, kicking homeless man
There are calls for a Dallas paramedic to be charged after video from 2019 surfaced showing him kicking and punching a homeless man right before the man was arrested.
There are calls for a Dallas paramedic to be charged after video from 2019 surfaced showing him kicking and punching a homeless man right before the man was arrested.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
Fort Worth ISD gives tour of Arlington Heights renovations
A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.
A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.
Outside investigation to look into millions of deleted Dallas police files
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a contract for an outside law firm to examine the deletion of millions of Dallas police evidence files.
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a contract for an outside law firm to examine the deletion of millions of Dallas police evidence files.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Judge rejects challenge to Southwest's vaccine mandate
A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.
A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.
Dallas launches new pilot program to curb panhandling problems
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
The city of Dallas is launching a new pilot program expanding on a current program to curb panhandling across the city. It will use a combination of outreach, environmental deterrents and data.
Dallas police mistakenly assume homeowners are burglars; family wants apology
Sha-Galia Felder and son Alexander were watching TV and eating a late dinner when he saw flashlights at the front door. It was an unexpected visit from Dallas police.
Sha-Galia Felder and son Alexander were watching TV and eating a late dinner when he saw flashlights at the front door. It was an unexpected visit from Dallas police.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson confirms he has breakthrough case of COVID-19
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he is only experiencing mild symptoms from a confirmed breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he is only experiencing mild symptoms from a confirmed breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Amazon union organizers deliver 'sufficient' signatures, says National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board said there was sufficient interest to form a union at an Amazon distribution center in New York.
The National Labor Relations Board said there was sufficient interest to form a union at an Amazon distribution center in New York.
What is the Facebook Papers project?: Everything you need to know
The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.
The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.
Facebook papers: Documents reveal internal turmoil pitting profit against safety
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.