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Billion-dollar entertainment district planned around FC Dallas's Toyota Stadium
The area surrounding FC Dallas’s Toyota Stadium is set for a billion-dollar transformation, with plans for a new entertainment district featuring restaurants, a hotel and a mini soccer pitch. FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said his family’s company, Hunt Sports Development, is part...
Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening to destroy his aunt's legacy
Dolly Parton’s estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings. Court documents filed ...
GOP senator calls for subpoenaing Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their business dealings
A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden following the revelation that a Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean earlier this year. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, sent a...
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Medical Examiner report . An autopsy had not yet been complet...
Hackers breached OpenAI, adding to fever pitch of security and safety concerns
A small group of cybersecurity researchers said Sunday that they broke into OpenAI earlier this year, an announcement that has added a new element of alarm around AI security and safety . The researchers, from a small company called Hacktron , found that by chaining together two ...
Toys ‘R' Us is opening 120 new stores as grownup collectors fuel toy sales
Some people never seem to grow up. A resurgent Toys “R” Us is hoping to take that fact to the bank. The storied chain announced Thursday it was opening 120 standalone Toys “R” Us locations this holiday season. In total, 160 standalone stores will be open in time for Christmas, th...
Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build itself as fears grow over an AI takeover
Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday. Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic’s model research and development, which the company said means it can complete m...
$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
Struggling U.S. homebuyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates brush 7%
Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and this week climbed to just below 7% — its highest level in over 19 months. The benchmark 30-year fixe...
You can now order from Costco on DoorDash and Uber Eats
Costco said Thursday it’s partnering with DoorDash to offer delivery from its U.S. warehouse stores. DoorDash already offers Costco delivery in a few markets, including Australia, Sweden and Puerto Rico. But the nationwide partnership is a first for the San Francisco-based delive...
OpenAI reveals new instances of ‘concerning' AI behavior during testing
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances o...
Swords, knight helmet stolen from cutlery store at Shops at Willow Bend Mall
A cutlery store in The Shops at Willow Bend Mall was hit by burglars earlier this week, and saw several valuable swords and custom knives taken during the robbery....
Built in Our Backyard: Fort Worth company providing solutions to sticky problem
North Texas is full of innovators, movers, shakers and entrepreneurs. A company Built in Our Backyard in Fort worth is providing literal solutions to a problem that impacts everyone when it comes ears. Along the 5000 block of South Fwy in Fort Worth is a building with purple lett...
How Kraft Heinz is keeping its legacy brands affordable to cost-conscious shoppers
Years of high inflation have strained household budgets across America, putting a spotlight on the rising costs of necessities like gas and groceries. They have also contributed to a shift in how consumers perceive value at the supermarket. New research from McKinsey finds that A...
So Delicious Dairy Free recalls frozen dessert over potential stone contamination
Danone USA is recalling a popular frozen dessert product because it may contain small stones. The parent company issued a voluntary recall of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints on Tuesday. It said the product contained the “potential pre...
Diesel fuel prices hit record high in North Texas as inflation concerns mount
Record diesel prices reaching over $6.20 a gallon in North Texas are straining local business owners and truckers, while economists warn the surging fuel costs could soon drive up inflation, interest rates, and the cost of goods....
Costco opening 10 new stores in the US and 4 in Canada as expansion continues - See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plans with 10 new locations in the U.S. and four in Canada opening over the next two months with more planned locations in the works....
Stores at The Shops at Willow Bend hit by theft ahead of planned redevelopment
Retailers were hit by theft at The Shops at Willow Bend ahead of the planned redevelopment of the site for the Dallas Stars. Cutlery Collection, which sells knives and related services, and Pipe & Palette, an art-focused event business, suffered burglaries sometime after closing ...
Who is playing in NFL Week 2? Here's the full schedule
Football season is off and running. After a hectic opening slate of record-setting scoring , a Super Bowl rematch , a game in Australia and a triumphant return , the NFL is rolling into its second week. What’s in store for Week 2? Here’s the full schedule ahead: var pymParent = n...
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Robert Kraft organized boycott
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he says New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners over the rapper’s remarks in support of Palestinians. The “Thrift Shop” rapper posted a lengthy statement to his Instagram on Monday a...
Dallas Theater Center's new artistic director directs first show of the season
Jaime Castañeda is ambitious. The new Enloe/Rose Artistic Director at the Dallas Theater Center is beginning his tenure at the Tony Award-winning theater company with a world premiere production about a high-stakes Cold War summit set in Iceland. Reykjavik86 is now playing throug...
Why are Americans so tired so often? New CDC report highlights who is feeling it most
The cost of healthcare . Economic uncertainties . Fears of AI-associated end times . It’s enough to exhaust anyone. About 71.5% of adults in the United States say they experienced fatigue on multiple days over the past three months, according to a new report from the Centers for ...
Giotto's famed fresco cycle depicting St. Francis of Assisi restored in Florence
A cycle of frescoes by Italian 14th-century master Giotto, depicting key moments in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, has been unveiled after a four-year restoration. The newly vibrant “Stories of St. Francis” were shown to the public last week in the Basilica of Santa Croce, ju...
Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
Children's Health patient wins annual Volleman's Dairy milk bottle design contest
You might notice a new bottle of milk in Texas grocery stores. The special bottle from Volleman’s Dairy should be easy to spot — it features a colorful floral pattern on one of the dairy’s iconic glass bottles. The limited edition bottle was designed by a 7-year-old named Octavia...
Your health insurance bills are about to go up
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, Obamacare or Medicare. In some cases, the premium increases may be the largest in decades and are driven by numerous economic pressures. But they won’t...
Jury finds Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty in murder-for-hire case
Jurors on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial in connection with a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. The federal grand jury began deliberations Wednesday and reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, acco...
Caught on camera: youth hurls chunk of concrete at Denton pizza shop
After having both their peace and property destroyed over the past several weeks, the owners of a Denton pizza shop say someone is going to get hurt or worse if a group of menacing teens isn’t stopped. As if surviving as a small business isn’t hard enough, things have gotten down...
Pregnant Amazon workers sue, accusing retailer of systematic discrimination
Four former Amazon warehouse employees sued the company in a proposed nationwide class action, accusing it of discriminating against pregnant workers.
Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for Dallas internet outage, AT&T blames cable theft
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened....
Anthropic researcher resigns with a warning: AI ‘could kill us all'
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology’s potential to elude huma...
Watch: Supermarket manager races to save child from traffic
Security video from a supermarket in Mexico showed the store's manager saving a child from oncoming traffic.
Looking back at 9/11: How the attacks shaped the last 25 years
Twenty-five years after two hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Center in clouds of dust, Lower Manhattan is thriving. The Financial District is now FiDi, with twice as many residents, and new bars and restaurants in a neighborhood that once closed up when Wall Street’s ...
Who is playing in NFL Week 1? Here's the full schedule
At long last, football season is here. After months of preparation, the 2026 NFL season kicks off with all 32 teams in action this week. It won’t be a normal schedule, with games scattered across the country (and world) over four days. What’s in store for Week 1? Here’s the full ...
2026 Texas Capitol ornament unveiled with nod to America's 250th anniversary
A Texas holiday tradition is back. The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has unveiled its 31st annual Capitol ornament. This year’s design is a gold Lone Star featuring the Capitol dome at its center, honoring Texas history and America’s 250th anniversary. The ornament costs 25 dollars, wi...
Coyote Drive-In says goodbye to Fort Worth after years of movies and memories
The sun is setting on an era in Fort Worth as the Coyote Drive-In enters its final weekend. The business opened knowing its lease with the Tarrant Regional Water District would one day end to make way for the next phase of the Panther Island project. That time has now come, leavi...
Bishop Arts business owners call for accountability after overnight break-ins
Surveillance video captured a man smashing through the front door of Mantiiras in Dallas’ Bishop Arts neighborhood before stealing money from the business, according to its owner. The video shows a man walking up to the front door of Mantiiras around 2:30 a.m. He stumbles before ...
Authorities foil Golden Chick robbery plot by Grand Prairie employee
A Grand Prairie Golden Chick employee is facing up to two decades in prison after allegedly coming up with a plan to rob the store she worked at.
Feds open probe into Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis
Federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla’s new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules, a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla was...
Register today for The More Than Pink Walk 2026
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Susan G. Komen of Greater Fort Worth invite you to register today for the More Than Pink Walk, on Saturday, October 3, at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth. Since their first Walk in 2018, participants have raised more than $60 million dollars and cont...
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day....
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, Stockyards Business Association and Artes de la Rosa at the Fiestas Patrias Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 13, at the Fort Worth Stockyards. This colorful celebration of Mexican Independence with a touch of c...
U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only U.S. oil company that has a major p...
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said....
Six weeks after second flood, Central Texas officials wait for federal aid
In July, the nation watched as history repeated itself. One year after catastrophic flooding, rising water again wreaked havoc on Central Texas. But this time, those tasked with recovery say progress has stalled in rebuilding and repairing nearly 400 homes and more businesses tha...
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
WaterTower Theatre announces new leadership
Since June 1, JC Schuster has been serving as WaterTower Theatre’s Interim Producing Artistic Director, following Shane Peterman’s move to Augusta, Georgia. Beginning Oct. 1, Schuster will be the Addison Theater Company’s permanent Producing Artistic Director. “Since stepping int...
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. The decision from the Food and Drug Administration allows the company to sell a new v...
SpaceX recovers Starship from the Indian Ocean and is shipping it back to Texas
SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean. Elon Musk’s company is now shipping Starship back to its home base in Texas, a trip expected to take several months. SpaceX shared pictures of the recove...