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Germany sees explosion in cases of bluetongue virus
Germany has seen an explosion of cases of bluetongue virus this year, authorities said Tuesday as fears increase across Europe about the disease affecting sheep and cattle. The country has registered 1,885 outbreaks of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) since the start of 2024, according to the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Germany's top animal disease research centre.
Venezuela prepares NGO crackdown as UN warns over mass arrests
The UN voiced concern Tuesday over what it said was a climate of fear in Venezuela, as the country's parliament considered laws that critics say will be used to crack down on NGOs and political opponents of strongman leader Nicolas Maduro. Maduro was declared by authorities to have won reelection...
Starbucks names Chipotle boss Brian Niccol as new CEO
Starbucks said Tuesday that Brian Niccol, chief executive at Chipotle, would be the coffee chain's new CEO -- just over a year after current boss Laxman Narasimhan took over the role. Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the...
Senegal media sound alarm with news blackout
Senegalese news organisations widely heeded a call Tuesday for a news blackout to protest against economic measures by the new government which they say threaten the industry. Most newspapers did not publish and two popular private radio stations played music instead of broadcasting the news. Private television stations such as...
Cuban national found guilty of transporting undocumented individuals
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A federal jury has convicted a Cuban national residing in Odessa for unlawfully transporting undocumented individuals, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before finding Mario Enrique Nerey-Valdivia, 50, guilty following a one-day trial. Nerey-Valdivia drove a tractor-trailer...
99-Year-Old Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Garland Collision Involving City Dump Truck
GARLAND, Texas — The Garland Police Department has identified the deceased victim in a recent fatal crash as 99-year-old Bessie Bell, of Murphy, Texas. Traffic collision investigators determined that the minivan, in which Bell was a passenger, was traveling westbound on Pleasant Valley Road when it failed to yield the right of way while turning left onto Firewheel Parkway. The minivan was struck on the passenger side by an eastbound city of Garland dump truck, according to a press release from the department.
Tyler's Smith qualifies for Texas Mid-Amateur
BULLARD — Tyler's Rory Smith and Longview's Brett McAfee have qualified for the Texas Mid-Amateur Golf Tournament. Smith and McAfee competed in a qualifying event on Aug. 8 at Eagle's Bluff Country Club on the shores of Lake Palestine. A total of five golfers qualified. Shawn Savage of Midland...
Bulgarian national extradited from Greece faces federal charges in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A Bulgarian national made his initial appearance in a federal court in San Antonio Monday after being extradited from Greece. According to court documents, Milan Dimitrov, 50, allegedly conspired with Ilias Sabirov, 52, of Russia, and Dimitar Dimitrov, 74, of Bulgaria, to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) in a scheme to procure sensitive radiation-hardened integrated circuits from the United States and illegally export those components to Russia through Bulgaria without the required licenses from the U.S. government.
Woman accused of fatally striking Fort Worth police officer charged with intoxication manslaughter
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department has identified the suspect who struck and killed Sgt. Billy Randolph as 25-year-old De Aujalae Evans, of Fort Worth. Evans has been charged with Intoxication Manslaughter Causing the Death of a Peace Officer or Firefighter. She remains in police custody and will be booked into the Tarrant County Jail on a bond of $750,000, according to a press release from the department.
Groves police launch manhunt after deadly shooting at Beverly Place Apartments
GROVES, Texas — Groves police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Beverly Place Apartments early Saturday morning. At around 1:57 a.m. on August 10, 2024, officers responded to reports of a male victim and located 18-year-old Jesus Garcia, of Port Arthur, Texas, with a gunshot wound lying in the parking area, according to the Groves Police Department. Garcia was immediately transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Asian stocks build on gains ahead of US inflation data
Asian stocks mostly rose again Tuesday as worries about a US recession that sent markets into turmoil last week eased ahead of key inflation data, while oil prices held gains on concerns about a broader war in the Middle East. Tokyo's Nikkei returned from a long weekend to lead the...
Popyrin breaks Aussie dry spell with ATP Montreal title
Alexei Popyrin profited from the mental fragility of Andrey Rublev on Monday as the Australian won the biggest title of his career at the ATP Montreal Masters. World number 62 Popyrin beat sixth-ranked Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in 90 minutes in the US Open tuneup, denying the Russian a second Masters crown this season after winning at Madrid.
Texas DPS urges drivers to prioritize safety as students return to school
AUSTIN, Texas — As the new week begins, many Texas students are heading back to the classroom, prompting the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to remind everyone to prioritize safety. For drivers, DPS advises exercising caution and always obeying speed limits and traffic laws in school zones. Additionally,...
Houston police investigate fatal crash on East Freeway
HOUSTON, Texas — A fatal crash on the East Freeway early Saturday morning is under investigation by Houston police. The incident occurred around 12 a.m. at 12600 East Freeway when a 36-year-old male pedestrian walked into the westbound lanes of traffic and was struck by a white Lexus HS, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department. The driver of the Lexus, a 52-year-old woman, stopped her vehicle immediately, only to be rear-ended by a red Kia Sorrento also traveling westbound.
Man arrested for throwing rocks at vehicles on Texas highway
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man was arrested Monday morning after allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles on State Highway 358 and the IH 37 overpass. Officers responded to the scene at 7:05 a.m. and detained 37-year-old Estevan Hernandez, who was wearing a black shirt and shorts, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Six vehicles were damaged by the rocks, but no major injuries were reported.
Suspect charged in fatal shooting at Houston gas station
HOUSTON, Texas — Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 11902 Hempstead Highway last Friday evening. Juan Luis Herrejon, 50, is charged with murder in the 182nd State District Court. The identity of the 44-year-old victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Man fatally shot in Houston, police seek suspects
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 611 Loper Street around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. The identity of the victim, believed to be in his 30s, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to Houston Police Department Homicide Division Detectives M. Hughey and L. Lovelace, HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the address and found an unresponsive male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
K9 Rony found safe after going missing in Pearland
PEARLAND, Texas — K9 Rony, a Dutch Shepherd with the Pearland Police Department, has been found safe and in good health after going missing from his residence. The Pearland Police Department reported that K9 Rony was located at 12:43 a.m. on August 12, 2024. Earlier updates indicated that Rony had been missing since 1 p.m. when he was last seen behind a Chevron at Magnolia and Kingsley. Despite rumors, the police confirmed at 7:45 p.m. that Rony had not been found at that time.
Dimmit County authorities seek public's help in identifying suspect
CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas — Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a Hispanic male suspect believed to be involved in two incidents of indecent exposure. The Dimmit County Sheriff's Office reported that the suspect, described as 20-30 years old with no visible tattoos or facial hair, approached an...
Smith County Jail inmate dies at hospital after medical emergency
A man died at a Tyler hospital after experiencing a medical emergency while incarcerated at the Smith County Jail, officials said. At approximately 8:13 p.m., Albert Lee Moore, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Smith County Central Jail. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said a code blue...
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