Why are accessible swimming lessons crucial for preventing drownings?
Knowing how to swim isn't just out of fun for the summer, it's also important to recognize that not everyone has always had the opportunity to learn to swim. This is why it is so important to recognize, in order to save lives around the water-- swimming lessons should be available for everyone. "O…
Why do so many people take health advice from TikTok?
It's no secret that a lot of people look at their social media as a chief source of information on just about anything. Some in Gen Z say they trust the money advice they get from YouTube more than they do from actual money experts. It's also true for diet and nutrition. Almost 60 percent of Millen…
How can the law keep up with the rise of AI-enabled crimes?
Last week.... A former Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments about individuals at the school. The investigators say the athletic director fak…
Why this weekend is the time to stock up on emergency supplies
Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emerg…
How can the community help provide meals to those in need?
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse…
Why a Dallas sister city in Ukraine is under siege by the Russians
A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the s…
How can your clothing choices help save the planet?
As Earth Month continues... we're keep up with the conversation on ways to identify environmentally friendly habits to keep our Earth happy. Goodwill Dallas is celebrating Earth Month by shedding light on a trending yet often misunderstood topic – sustainable clothing. The organization itself keep…
April is Financial Literacy Month
On Ask the Expert, CPA, CA Maya Corbic joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the areas Americans go wrong with the way we handle our money.
How does Alcohol Awareness Month impact our community?
April is Alcohol Awareness Month... it is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.
What can the solar eclipse tell us about the environment?
A week ago, the country stopped for the most part as the moon came between the Earth and the Sun, as it eclipsed the sun's rays for a time. We got to see the eclipse in 100% totality in some parts of the country, but the entire nation got a portion of it. NASA worked with the Globe Program to loo…