Frisco News
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, Meta sa...
Costco is continuing its expansion plan with seven new locations opening next month and more in the works.
Fitness company customers compete, turning workout into a sp...
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work. The statement released Monday was signed by top economists, along with computer scientists an...
Olive Garden has put a fan-favorite perk back on the menu. The restaurant chain announced the return of its Never-Ending Pasta Pass on Monday following a six-year hiatus. The promotion gives passholders unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings alongside endless soup or sal...
A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday. The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in P...
Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece. FIFA’s store says each...
We’ve all been there: You sit down to a nice, relaxing dinner at a cozy restaurant and suddenly you’re surrounded by kids who are screaming, crying, misbehaving … or all three. And sometimes those kids are your own. But one California man is determined to change the game. ...
One of summer’s sweetest traditions is back. Every July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers a free Slurpee, and this year’s event is extra special. Along with marking the convenience store chain’s 99th birthday, 2026 also celebrates the 60th anniversary of...
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Apple said in the lawsuit filed in a California federal court that Ope...
A toy chest full of uniquely “Dynamite” characters has arrived at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant announced via its Menu Spotter that its latest BTS collab — the BT21 Happy Meal — will arrive at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on July 14 for a limited time. ...
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses....
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
Mark Cuban has taken his increasingly public dispute with Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont to court, accusing his business partner of shutting him out of the team’s plans for a new arena and other lucrative development opportunities. A new court filing alleges Du...
The city of Plano is requesting community input on the proposed Willow Bend District project, a potential new sports and entertainment venue to replace the Shops at Willow Bend and serve as the future home arena for the Dallas Stars....
Arlington is one match away from wrapping up its role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with next week’s semifinal marking the final match in the city. As the tournament winds down locally, Arlington leaders say the event has already delivered historic economic resul...
On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans for a new entertainment district near the Shops at Willow Bend....
The Dallas Mavericks say they “will make a significant business announcement” this morning and hold a press conference at 2 p.m. this afternoon. The Mavericks did not share further details. Earlier this week, new head coach Dusty May spoke with NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs about h...
The Dallas County District Attorney has announced ‘lengthy sentences’ for three people charged in connection with an organized credit card skimming ring they have been investigating for months. The DA’s office said they targeted hundreds of unsuspecting shoppers across North Texa...
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
Three members of a sophisticated, organized credit card skimming ring have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for stealing the financial information of nearly 800 North Texas shoppers, prosecutors announced Monday....
The company behind AI “actor” Tilly Norwood announced Monday it’s working on a full-length film starring its controversial creation, which has been blasted by a major actors union as “devaluing human artistry.” Tilly Norwood was made by the AI company Particle6 Productions, le...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. Senate Bill 2420, called the App Store Accountability Act, was passed last year, but...
Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations. Video verified by NBC News showed at least a dozen stationary Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE model...
North Texas helped turn the American suburb inside out. Instead of serving as bedroom communities for a central city, places like Plano, Frisco, Irving and McKinney embraced their spot in the sprawl and became economic and political power centers in their own right. Corpor...
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act....
Shane Peterman is ready for a new challenge. Peterman, WaterTower Theatre’s (WTT) Producing Artistic Director since 2019, departed the Addison-based theater company in June to become CEO of The Augusta Players and The Imperial Theatre in Augusta, Georgia. The Imperial Theatre ...
NBC is used to undertaking large presentations with the Olympics. It will face another tall task this weekend, presenting all of the Major League Baseball games as part of “Star-Spangled Sunday.” It is the first time a media company has had all 15 games on the schedule. Whi...
Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money...
While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th an...
A 15-year-old girl made a plea for help on social media to get more people into her dad's restaurant. The idea worked – not because it was clever marketing, but because it was an honest message from a daughter about her father....
See 12 business updates in south F...
The Food and Drug Administration has elevated its recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, which can cause foodborne illness. The FDA classified the recall of some of the company’s Dirty and Zapp’s brand chips as a Cl...
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook. The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, tho...
Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media....
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
A Fort Worth business and a non-profit partnered to help workers who are sometimes overlooked for opportunities. Fred’s Texas Cafe has a workday program through a partnership with Stone’s Throw Farm. The nonprofit was started by Jackson Stone’s family to create work opportunit...
Check out 8 business upda...
Blue Mint Thai Franchising Heats up With Three...
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot. The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp user...
Comcast announced Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. The move will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. The company’s stock surged more than 22% in pre-ma...
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....
A South Carolina restaurateur is being hailed as a good Samaritan after he helped return $12,000 found in a sunglasses case to the store’s former proprietor. On June 20, NBC affiliate WLBT3 first spoke to Sak Yiengjuntuek, who owns Lemongrass Vietnamese Pho & Thai Cuisine in M...
For Venezuelans far from home, boxing shipments of collected relief supplies felt like the only option. “So this is the best that we can do, being immigrants and being outside our country,” said Diana Gomez. Friday afternoon, the community gathered outside of businesses al...
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said ...
2026 FIFA World Cup & Economic D...
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court’s 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like s...
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker in Missouri state court. The lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous fea...
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....
Art and soccer come to Oak Cliff Wednesday night for the 2026 World Cup’s Copa de Cliff festival. It’s a free community celebration taking place along Jefferson Boulevard and in the Bishop Arts District along Bishop Ave. from 6 – 10 p.m. More than 50 local businesses, artists,...
Nearly a month after a deadly apartment explosion in Oak Cliff, residents at a neighboring apartment complex say they are still living without gas service and have received few answers about when it will be restored. People living at the Bonnie Apartments on East Eighth Street...
MorningStar Farms has announced it is recalling two products due to plastic pieces potentially being in them, according to a release shared by the Food and Drug Administration. The company, which announced the recall on June 18, is recalling the following items, which were sol...
