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1 escaped, 3 feared missing after car reportedly driven off Pier 21 in Galveston Sunday, police say
Authorities fear at least three people may still be inside a car that was driven off Pier 21 in Galveston early Sunday morning.According to Lt. Jeff Banks, the Galveston Police Department received a call about a vehicle that drove through the chain and into the water at 21st Street and Harborside Drive around 1 a.m.RELATED: Vehicle found submerged in water in east Harris County may be tied to missing person's case: SheriffInvestigators arrived and learned at least one man, identified as the driver, escaped and told police that there were still three others inside.#BREAKING: Galveston Police, Port of Galveston, &...
Dog with bowl stuck over her head rescued in Texas
July 18 (UPI) -- Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament. The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.
Hospital Hackings Surge, Putting Patient Data and Safety at Risk
New York City, New York -- The same technology that makes it convenient for patients to request prescription refills, view test results and schedule appointments with physicians has also made it easier for hackers to launch crippling cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare systems, and analysts say there’s no end in sight. “These cyberattacks on our hospital infrastructures here and abroad only highlight the very urgent need for improved cybersecurity in healthcare overall,” asserted Steven McKeon, cybersecurity expert and founder of MacguyverTech. ...
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