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Online brokerage TD Ameritrade is buying Scottrade in a $4 billion cash-and-stock deal.
Studies have found that about one-third of low-wage workers say they'll never be able to afford retirement. The problem is particularly acute among minority women.
Texas unemployment rose slightly in September to 4.8 percent, the fourth straight month of higher jobless rates, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday. The nationwide jobless rate in September was 5 percent.
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has plans to get into the ride-hailing business. The company hinted at the venture when it announced that all of its cars would come equipped with the hardware needed to drive themselves.
Toy companies are working harder to think outside of their usual box, offering more inclusive items like dolls with disabilities, female superhero figures and characters with a range of skin tones.
Apple said this week that it has been buying chargers and cables labeled as "genuine" Apple products on Amazon, but found that nearly 90 percent of them were actually counterfeit.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas are up a penny this week to reach an average $2.04 per gallon. AAA Texas on Thursday said that the average nationwide gasoline price settled at $2.23 per gallon.
Snoopy has been handed a pink slip. After 31 years (almost 170 dog years) as the face of insurance giant MetLife, the company said Thursday that it is launching a new global branding effort.
Amazon's own video store will no longer have a starring role on the company's Fire TV streaming devices. Software updates will give Netflix, HBO and other competitors equal prominence on the device's home screen.
Stopping to pick up a stray penny off of the ground may not seem worth the effort, but one bank is trying to change that mindset by placing 100 fake pennies across the country worth $1,000 each.
More empty seats and higher labor costs are cutting into profits at American Airlines. The carrier said Thursday that earnings fell 56 percent and would have dropped even more if it weren't for continuing low fuel prices.
Hyundai is recalling certain Sonata midsize cars in the United States because the panoramic glass sunroofs can come loose and fly into traffic. The recall covers cars from the 2015 and 2016 model years, including gas-electric hybrids.
Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all of the sensors, cameras and other gear that is needed for them to drive completely on their own when regulations allow the technology to take over that responsibility.
Delta Air Lines employees used a less familiar runway to show off new uniforms created by fashion designer Zac Posen. Employee models took to a fashion runway to debut the clothing Wednesday on Facebook.
If you don't have a spending limit this Christmas, then the Neiman Marcus catalog might have the perfect gift ideas for you. The retailer released their annual holiday catalog on Wednesday.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The proposal would reduce the number of polling locations across the booming county by 92.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the unsuccessful attempt to integrate Mansfield schools.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
