Dallas City Council approves ordinance to help regulate donation boxes
Donation boxes with no attendant on duty are supposed to create an easy way for people to do something good, but the city of Dallas says they often become a magnet for illegal dumping, so Dallas City Council members took action to prevent that.
Donation boxes with no attendant on duty are supposed to create an easy way for people to do something good, but the city of Dallas says they often become a magnet for illegal dumping, so Dallas City Council members took action to prevent that.
Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
Apple makes security changes to protect users from iPhone thefts
Stolen Device Protection can prevent criminals from using your passcode to change your Apple account.
Stolen Device Protection can prevent criminals from using your passcode to change your Apple account.
Fort Worth ISD rejects plan to allow unlicensed chaplains in schools
Fort Worth ISD formally voiced its opposition to letting unlicensed religious chaplains work in its schools.
Fort Worth ISD formally voiced its opposition to letting unlicensed religious chaplains work in its schools.
Netflix shares its viewer data on top TV shows, movies for the first time ever
After years of resisting, Netflix has released a report on its most popular TV shows and movies from the first half of 2023. Here’s what made the list.
After years of resisting, Netflix has released a report on its most popular TV shows and movies from the first half of 2023. Here’s what made the list.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
25 years of Google: The most searched people, places and things of all time
Know what the most searched haircut of all time is? Or the most searched athlete? Google’s letting us know in celebration of their 25th birthday.
Know what the most searched haircut of all time is? Or the most searched athlete? Google’s letting us know in celebration of their 25th birthday.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
New Dallas police unit focuses on transparency, accountability for officers
In addition to the new Constitutional Policing Unit, the department will now require all officers to wear a body camera, including all task forces and officers working off-duty jobs.
In addition to the new Constitutional Policing Unit, the department will now require all officers to wear a body camera, including all task forces and officers working off-duty jobs.
These 5 news stories topped Google search this year
Severe weather dominated what people were searching about most in the news cycle this year, but didn’t take the top two spots.
Severe weather dominated what people were searching about most in the news cycle this year, but didn’t take the top two spots.
Amazon testing grocery subscription service in these cities
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.
Starbucks drinks are half off on Thursdays in December – here's how it works
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
Dave Chappelle returning to Netflix with new special on New Year's Eve
The upcoming special will arrive three years after his controversial last set “The Closer."
The upcoming special will arrive three years after his controversial last set “The Closer."
Disney and Pixar giving 3 pandemic-era films their turn on the big screen
And, in true Pixar fashion, we’ll see a Pixar animated short film ahead of each movie, which all have a run in theaters nationwide early next year.
And, in true Pixar fashion, we’ll see a Pixar animated short film ahead of each movie, which all have a run in theaters nationwide early next year.
Dallas will treat roads before they ice over this winter to avoid another DART shutdown
In the past, Dallas would treat streets after they iced over. But according to a new memo, the city will now treat streets with a brine mixture when a snow or ice event is in the forecast.
In the past, Dallas would treat streets after they iced over. But according to a new memo, the city will now treat streets with a brine mixture when a snow or ice event is in the forecast.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
Amazon offers Prime Student members $25 flights for holidays-here’s how it works
Tickets will be available starting Dec. 5, and here’s how members can grab one.
Tickets will be available starting Dec. 5, and here’s how members can grab one.
Every Starbucks drink is half off on Thursday – here’s how to get the deal
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning TikTok blocked by judge who calls it unconstitutional
The ban was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. and was based on some Montana lawmakers arguing that the Chinese government could access user information from TikTok.
The ban was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. and was based on some Montana lawmakers arguing that the Chinese government could access user information from TikTok.