Category: Dallas (Tex)

7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

The New York Times – On the Runway:
On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.
How Madison Humphrey Makes Her Elaborate Wedding Parodies

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Madison Humphrey, a TikTok creator known for her elaborate parody videos, is ready to take over a McDonald’s or find Jet Skis at a moment’s notice.
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
See Which 52 Places to Go We’ve Already Visited From Warsaw to Bangkok

The New York Times – Travel:
Now halfway through the year, we’ve made it to 11 of our picks, uncovering lesser-known spots where the American Revolution was fought, all-night parties in Poland and more.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The New York Times – Business:
The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Starbucks to Layoff 300 Corporate Workers

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.
Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country.
Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports

A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87

He helped build H. Ross Perot’s company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm. He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign.
Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?

Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
To Create Opportunities for Other Women, Odessa Jenkins Formed Her Own League

To create opportunities for others who shared her goal, Odessa Jenkins started her own professional full-contact league for women players.
Doncic Trade Has Mavericks Fans Feeling They ‘Lost a Family Member’

Dallas built its team’s identity around Luka Doncic, on the court and off. Now that he’s gone, some supporters no longer feel a connection to the franchise.