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The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
DALLAS (AP) — The federal judge considering Boeing's plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department's diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company during a three-year probation period. ...
AZZ: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — AZZ Inc. (AZZ) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $35.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had net income of $1.18. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to...
Jerry Jones and Roger Penske partner to give IndyCar a brand new street racing spectacle
When IndyCar approached the Dallas Cowboys about potentially hosting a street course race in Texas, Jerry Jones saw that Roger Penske was involved and had no hesitation in striking a deal. The trust between the two businessmen goes back to Penske's successful effort to convince the...
Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling. After what's already been a record-breaking...
Justice Department defends Boeing plea deal against criticism by 737 Max crash victims' families
DALLAS (AP) — The Justice Department is defending a plea deal it struck with Boeing over planes that crashed and killed 346 people, saying in a court filing Wednesday that it lacks evidence to prosecute the company for more serious crimes. Prosecutors said if the plea deal is...
Things to know as CrossFit Games resume in Texas a day after a competitor died during a swim event
DALLAS (AP) — The CrossFit Games resumed Friday, a day after competitor Lazar Dukic died after going underwater and not resurfacing during a swimming event in a Texas lake. In a post on the social platform X, CrossFit Games officials said that they and the entire CrossFit...
A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games dies during a swimming event at a Texas lake
DALLAS (AP) — A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games died while competing in a swimming event Thursday morning at a Texas lake, officials said. CrossFit CEO Don Faul said during a news conference that they were “deeply saddened” and were working with authorities on the...
Tandy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) on Wednesday reported net income of $101,000 in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. The leather goods retailer...
Today in History: August 2, verdict in “Black Sox” trial
Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2024. There are 151 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 2, 1921, a jury in Chicago acquitted several former members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team and two others of conspiring to defraud the public in...
Distribution Solutions: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSGR) on Thursday reported earnings of $1.9 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had profit of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...
