Dallas City Council members could double their salary under proposed charter amendment

Under the proposal, councilmember salaries would jump from $60,000 to $125,000 and $145,000 for the mayor. Most councilmembers who weighed in pointed out that the elected position is essentially a full-time job.

Southwest raises fees for EarlyBird check-in, Upgraded Boarding

Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.

A look inside Fort Worth's newly-expanded real-time crime center

Fort Worth police are pulling back the veil on its real-time crime center, a hub of technology with an around-the-clock staff.

‘Fake news’: Prom revenge murder story on TikTok debunked

A TikTok about a revenge murder at a prom was debunked by Michigan police, showing how easily fake news can be created and spread on social media. Here are some tips for spotting AI and disinformation.

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight 'postponed' after medical scare

The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims

American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.

What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more

One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.

Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88

Bette Nash got her first job as a flight attendant in 1957 and experienced major changes in the aviation industry during her career.

Dallas ISD gives teachers a slight raise, cuts some staff positions

Dallas ISD approved its budget for the next school year. That budget includes a slight pay raise for teachers, but there will also be some job cuts.

Woman sues Disney World after losing consciousness, brain injury on Typhoon Lagoon slide: lawsuit

A woman is suing Walt Disney Parks after she said she lost consciousness and suffered a brain injury after riding a slide at Typhoon Lagoon, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County earlier this week.

Apple iPhone $35M settlement: You could be eligible for up to $349

A $35 million settlement fund has been established following a class action lawsuit involving audio issues on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices.

American Airlines backtracks after lawyers blame girl, 9, for not seeing hidden camera in bathroom

The airline's attorneys wrote in an answer to the lawsuit involving the 9-year-old from Austin, “She knew or should have known [the compromised lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device." But now, the airline says its outside legal counsel "made an error in the filing."

Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games

Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.