South Koreans turn to tarot to glean their pets' thoughts
A growing niche offering among fortune-telling shops, "pet tarot" is driven by a surge in pet ownership as fewer South Koreans choose to have children....
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A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island and dozens are injured or missing
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, leaving dozens of people injured or missing after part of a shopping center and a huge chimney at a paper factory collapsed, officials said. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted. There...
Transformation Waco receives grant to support economic opportunity for working Texans
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Texas Mutual Insurance Company has awarded Transformation Waco $62,500 in grant funding. The company says this comes as part of its statewide commitment to supporting working families and fortifying businesses. These grants are part of Texas Mutual’s $8 mil...
AI expansion sustains June capital spending
WASHINGTON — New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4½ years as businesses ramped up spending on artificial intelligence, suggesting the economy maintained a fairly strong pace of growth…...
Bardales Watch Repair closes doors as owner retires
Byron Bardales has stepped away from the watch repair shop he ran on North Valley Mills Drive since the 1970s.
Sources: OpenAI didn’t notice Hugging Face hacking for days
OpenAI's loss of control over its AI agent raises new questions about the company’s safety procedures, three cybersecurity experts said.
Carnival welcomes 2.4 million guests in first year at Celebration Key in Bahamas
On July 19, 2025, Carnival Cruise Line cut the ribbon on Celebration Key in the Bahamas with a ceremony that included a Bahamian brass band, company leadership and celebrity Shaquille O’Neal. One year later, the cruise line has welcomed 2.4…...
The Short List: July 27
The last week of July is typically the slowest week of the year in our business. It's either too hot to do anything outside, or there is no one around to do it. Inasmuch as our lives are driven by…...
Water outage at UK's Gatwick airport leaves toilets out of order and restaurants closed
A power outage at a water treatment plant in south east England left toilets out of order and forced the closure of restaurants at Gatwick Airport on Sunday. The airport, south of London, apologized on X for the inconvenience to passengers using both terminals. SES Water said it ...
Inflation, economy cited as shoplifting rises, survey says
More Americans admitted to shoplifting in the past year, with most saying they were not caught. According to a new survey by LendingTree, 30% of respondents said they have shoplifted at least once, up from 23% a year ago. The survey found that more respondents who admitted to sho...
For small farmers, business is booming amid cyclospora outbreak
As shoppers look for reliable sources of uncontaminated produce amid a cyclospora outbreak, sales are up at some farm stands.
SpaceX launches 13th Starship test, briefly deploys first upgraded Starlinks
WASHINGTON — SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas and briefly put its first 20 upgraded Starlink internet satellites into suborbital space Friday, the company's 13th test mission as it aims to begin routine service by the end of the…...
Friday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Typical late July weather is in store this weekend with high temperatures ranging from the mid 90s to around 103. Heat index values will reach triple digits each afternoon, so remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in an air conditioned building if planning any outdoor activit...
Our Town: The Goat Lady of Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — An organization in Copperas Cove is taking a unique approach to mental health wellness. Dana Wall, a.k.a. "The Goat Lady," has become known around Copperas Cove for the work she does through D&S Cuddling Critters. Through her for-profit business an...
'It is poison' says mother whose son died of synthetic kratom overdose
Kratom products can easily be found at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Our Town: Small Business is Big Business in Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — The Governor's Small Business Summit stopped into Copperas Cove on Thursday, providing an opportunity for residents and business owners to learn and network. Well over 100 different small business owners, local leaders, and curious residents stoppe...
Chick-fil-A says cyberattack exposed some customer account information
Chick-fil-A is warning some customers after a cyberattack targeted its loyalty program. The fast-food chain said hackers used email addresses and passwords obtained from a third-party source to access some Chick-fil-A One accounts last month. The company said names, email address...
Squatters took over her Airbnb property. She fought back and wants others to do the same
An Airbnb host is warning property owners to fight back after squatters took over a home on her ranch and demanded $30,000 to leave, prompting her to hire a company that specializes in removing squatters. The whole situation just crushed me. I reached a point where I had no idea ...
1.5 million dozen eggs recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
More than 1.5 million dozen eggs have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination. The eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., and distributed to grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Consumers can identify the rec...
Taco Bell launches $1 deal as questions over lettuce hurt foot traffic
For one day only on Friday, Taco Bell will sell its popular Enchiritos and regular Nacho Fries for $1 each. The promotion comes after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Taco Bell to the cyclospora outbreak days earlier. That caused foot traffic at its stores to plung...
US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the week ending July 18 declined by 22,000 ...
Credit card surcharges hit Central Texas businesses, costing one owner $50K a month
Credit card surcharges hit Central Texas businesses, costing one owner $50K a month KXXV
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
As the deadline looms for states to enforce new work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people....
Meta's Temple data center goes live amid community concerns over water use and expansion
Meta's artificial intelligence data center in Temple is now live, powering the company's growing AI operations across its platforms. Watch Full Story Here: Meta's Temple data center goes live amid community concerns over water use and expansion The company says the project repres...
Shorty’s Pizza Shack expanding with new bagel shop in Waco
Shorty’s Pizza Shack expanding with new bagel shop in Waco KWTX
An OpenAI test model escaped and broke into a real company’s servers
OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked its way onto a different companys real production systems while trying to cheat on a cybersecurity test. Its one of the first publicly disclosed examples of an AI system auto...
New businesses are coming to the City of Waco
New businesses are coming to the City of Waco kcentv.com
Lunch dilemma: Is it cheaper to pack your own or buy it? An economist examines the cost
With grocery and restaurant prices both climbing, millions of workers face the same daily question: Is it cheaper to pack a lunch or buy one? The latest Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices are up 2.7% over the past year. The cost of ...
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, alleging the company's GLP-1 ads are 'deliberately false'
Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, accusing it of making deceptive advertising claims about its weight-loss drug Zepbound. The company has taken issue with Eli Lilly's ads that c...
Our Town: Copperas Cove is a Tight Community
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — In Copperas Cove, everyone wants to see the city succeed - including local businesses, state-wide brands, and the people who live there. The Copperas Cove H-E-B has served the city over a decade, building a deep connection to the people and places ...
Report: LIV Golf sued for $1.13M by technology company
Mobii Systems Group Ltd., which provided the "Any Shot, Any Time" live features during LIV Golf's broadcasts, sued the golf league for $1.13 million last week, referencing unpaid invoices and lost revenue, ESPN reported....
Tariffs hurt Balcones
The article published Saturday in the Waco Trib regarding the tenuous economic position of our local whiskey distillery, Balcones, should be of interest to our community. The factors mentioned that threaten Balcones, and indeed the entire U.S. distilling industry, included…...
Our Town: The Historic Heart of Copperas Cove
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44)— Copperas Cove residents and businesses are ready to revive their historic downtown district. Downtown Copperas Cove has gone through a lot over the decades. Eras of development followed by eras of disrepair have left the downtown district without a ...
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further frayin...
Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
Chipotle has launched its first restaurant in Mexico, introducing Californian-style burrito bowls and salads to a market dominated by traditional tacos and abundant taquerias....
Monster mashup
Once stores start putting out their Halloween displays in July and August, it's time to celebrate "summerween" — a mashup of Halloween festivities and summer fun....
Waffle House making moves at 2 Waco sites
When it rains Waffle House restaurants, it pours.
Company will recall lettuce linked to illness
Taylor Farms, a California-based lettuce supplier, will remove all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, the company said in a statement Friday, as it seeks to curtail a foodborne illness outbreak that could become one of the United States' largest…...
Second Waffle House in the works for Waco
Waffle House is planning two new locations in Waco as development continues along the Interstate 35 corridor, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald.With one restaurant being planned for 722 S. Seventh St. near Baylor University, and a second location at 2301 S. New Road.According ...
Balcones whiskey production still on hold as owner Diageo eyes corporate cuts
Waco whiskey maker Balcones Distilling's stills remain cold as its parent company, Diageo, mulls a corporate makeover and job cuts amid sluggish spirits sales in North America and beyond....
SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
WASHINGTON — SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief setback that nevertheless wiped roughly $100 billion from the newly public company's market value....
Taco Bell lettuce supplier under investigation in cyclospora illness outbreak
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday.Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging...
Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts
NEW YORK — Donald Trump's social media company discussed charging Wall Street traders and investment firms as much as $100,000 a month for faster access to the U.S. president's posts on his social media platform, according to people familiar with…...
Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
NEW YORK — Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat U.S. economic data and a strong start to second-quarter earnings season....
2026 Guide: Waco Independent Film Festival
The 2026 Waco Independent Film Festival is finally here and 25 News is your one-stop-shop for coverage! It's a weekend of red carpet events, parties, and of course, great films!Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead with Shardae LaRae and John Wildman Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead w...
SpaceX stock erases all its gains and slides below IPO price
SpaceX stock dropped below its initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday, signaling dwindling hype around the Elon Musk company.
The Green Frog reopens in Lampasas after nearly 20 years
The Green Frog in Lampasas is back and is already drawing large crowds.WATCH the full story here: The Green Frog reopens after nearly 20 yearsOne month after reopening, the beloved restaurant is once again packed with customers, many of whom remember it from its original run insi...
Pollution from xAI power project hits Black communities
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI installed 59 natural gas turbines for its Colossus 2 data center project in Tennessee without securing federal clean air permits, according to communications between regulators and xAI representatives....
'Business is business.’ QB Darian Mensah describes his move from Duke to Miami.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darian Mensah came to the ACC Football Kickoff last year wearing a Duke blue tie, a shiny Duke lapel pin and one of the biggest smiles in the room. And why not? A transfer from Tulane, the…...
YouTube joins appeal for verdict that faulted them for social media addiction
YouTube has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking to challenge the jury's determination that the company designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being.Lawyers representing YouTube filed a notice ...
Caesar dressing is coming to McDonald’s menu for a limited time
McDonalds announced it will offer a Caesar dipping sauce at participating restaurants for a limited time beginning July 21.McDonalds described the sauce as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with notes of lemon thats giving fan-favorite chicken items a glow-up this summer....
Health officials confirm tuberculosis case at Colorado ICE facility; ICE denies any active cases
Adams County, Colorado, health officials have confirmed one case of active tuberculosis at an Aurora immigration detention center, but health officials said Tuesday the company that runs the facility has failed to provide the legally required access needed to complete the investi...
Home canning class
The McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
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World's largest rocket to thunder over Texas this week in vital SpaceX flight
SpaceX will launch the world's largest rocket for the second time in 2026 as the race heats up for Elon Musk's spaceflight company to be ready for NASA's next moon mission....
Mike Copeland: Pizza Ranch progress; Downtown talk; Laminate award; Backpack giveaway; Fuel prices
Pizza Ranch has a building permit for its Waco location. A chamber talk will cover downtown redevelopment. Waco Laminate Technologies picked up a safety plaudit, and more local business news....
World's largest rocket to thunder over Texas this week in vital flight
SpaceX will launch the world's largest rocket for the second time in 2026 as the race heats up for Elon Musk's spaceflight company to be ready for NASA's next moon mission....
Gas prices fall, but grocery bills keep climbing for Waco shoppers
Gas prices may be falling, but grocery bills are heading in the opposite direction and Waco shoppers are feeling it.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports grocery inflation is up nearly 3% over the last year. While local economist Ray Perryman says that percentage is in lin...
4 copycat recipes to re-create your favorite restaurant dishes at home
Thanks to the internet and a new generation of culinary detectives, it’s easier than ever to track down replicas of restaurant favorites and try them at home....
ICE was investigating him over an email. Now, he's suing
While traveling with his 7-year-old daughter, David Streever got voicemails, a business card and a knock on the door of his home from federal immigration agents, over an email....
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