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09/24/2025

The Trump administration is rehiring hundreds of federal workers who were laid off during the DOGE layoffs. Who are these employees, and what’s the bigger message behind this purge-and-return strategy?

Get the details here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/trump-administration-rehires-hundreds-of-federal-employees-laid-off-by-doge

Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio

09/24/2025

Trump is slamming Ozempic—even though he still says we need to make prescription drugs cheaper. What’s behind the attack, and could it change how Americans get access to weight-loss meds?

Read the full story here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/trump-blasts-ozempic-but-still-wants-to-bring-prices-down

Though President Donald Trump criticized the price of medications like Ozempic known for weight loss, he also said Monday that he doesn’t think they work well.

09/24/2025

Michelob Ultra just dethroned Modelo as America’s best-selling beer. 🍺 How did a low-carb brew become the new king of the beer aisle, and what does it say about tastes, marketing—and politics?

Dive deeper into what’s fueling this shift (hint: it’s not just about calories).

👉 https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/michelob-ultra-becomes-top-selling-beer-in-the-u-s

Michelob Ultra is now the best-selling beer in the United States, overtaking Modelo after years of market dominance once held by Bud Light. Industry tracker Circana reports Michelob outsold Modelo over the past 12 months.

09/24/2025

Someone thought “racist’s fav drink” was a clever message — and now an Ohio Kroger employee is out of a job. Was it a stupid prank, a snap judgment, or something darker? What’s your take—ignorance or intent?

Check out the full story here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/business/kroger-fires-employee-after-slur-written

A Kroger employee in Middletown has been fired after writing “racist’s fav drink” on a Starbucks cup ordered in honor of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

09/24/2025

Wait—did Tylenol really tell pregnant women to steer clear of any of their products? A 2017 tweet is making the rounds again, and it’s sparking fresh questions about pain relief, pregnancy, and evolving science. What do you think — necessary caution or outdated advice?

Read the full story here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/tylenols-2017-tweet-on-pregnancy-resurfaces

A tweet posted by Tylenol in March 2017 is drawing renewed attention as debates intensify over the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.

09/24/2025

They’re coming back. Camp Mystic says it will reopen next summer—one year after the flood disaster that claimed 27 lives. How will they keep campers safe this time? What’s the memorial going to look like? Will families ever feel right about it again?

Read the full story and tell me: is reopening the right move — too soon — or a step toward healing?

👉 https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/camp-mystic-plans-to-reopen-next-summer

Camp Mystic says it will reopen part of its operations next summer, one year after catastrophic flooding killed 27 girls and counselors at its longtime site on the Guadalupe River.

09/24/2025

BREAKING: Shots rang out at a Dallas ICE office this morning, leaving three people wounded—and police are searching for a sniper (or shooters). What happened, who’s behind it, and how close did the danger come to your neighborhood?

Get all the details here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/three-wounded-in-shooting-at-ice-office-in-dallas

Three people are hurt after shots were fired Wednesday morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas. Police say the gunfire broke out around 7 a.m. at the ICE facility on North Stemmons Freeway near Interstate 35E.

09/24/2025

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night TV and breaks down—he says he never meant to mock the killing of Charlie Kirk. Did the comments land or just fuel the fire further?

Read the full story: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/emotional-jimmy-kimmel-says-in-late-night-return-he-never-intended-to-make-light-of-kirks-killing

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

09/24/2025

Heads up, North Texas - your morning drive is about to get messy. Radar shows a massive storm system barreling straight into DFW just in time for rush hour. Expect heavy rain, slick roads, and slower commutes.

Watch the radar loop here and keep it tuned to KRLD 1080 AM for live traffic and weather updates all morning. Stay safe out there.

09/23/2025

Has Sean “Diddy” Combs done enough time already? His defense says yes — they’re asking a New York judge to cap his prison sentence at 14 months for prostitution-related convictions, pointing out he’s already served nearly 13. What do you think — is that fair at this point or should sentencing be harsher?

Read more 👉 https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/national/defense-tells-judge-sean-diddy-combs-has-served-enough-time-behind-bars

Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to sentence him early next month to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges

09/23/2025

A DoorDash delivery turned into a rescue in Sweetwater when the driver noticed something off during a motel drop. After reporting it to police, the driver helped stop what could’ve been a hostage situation. What would you do if you saw something suspicious like that?

Read more here 👉 https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/state/doordash-driver-helps-police-rescue-hostage-in-motel

Officers say a driver making a drop at a Sweetwater motel noticed suspicious items and quickly alerted authorities. That call led police to discover a possible hostage situation inside one of the rooms

09/23/2025

What makes a great place to work—beyond the paycheck? Fifteen North Texas companies just made Forbes’ list for “best workplace culture” thanks to things like fairness, trust, and purpose. Do you work somewhere that should be on this list—or one that really shouldn’t?

Check out the full list here 👉 https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/15-north-texas-employers-named-among-nations-best

Local standouts include Topgolf, Southwest Airlines, The Container Store, Lewisville ISD, and Texas Health Resources. Each was recognized for creating environments where workers feel valued and supported beyond just pay and benefits.