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Airport worker ‘ingested’ into plane engine in Texas died by suicide, medical examiner’s office says
SUMMARY: A ground worker at San Antonio International Airport died by suicide after being “ingested” into a plane’s engine, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. The worker, identified as David Renner, was fatally injured when a Delta flight was taxiing to a gate. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and the airport is cooperating with authorities. Delta Airlines expressed their condolences and stated that the incident was unrelated to their operational processes. This is the second incident in which a ground worker has been ingested into an aircraft engine in recent months.
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First artificial heart procedure performed in Houston offering new hope for people with end-stage heart disease
SUMMARY: In Houston, Texas, doctors at the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center performed a groundbreaking procedure by implanting an artificial heart, the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), into a 58-year-old patient with late-stage heart disease. Made of titanium and using magnetic levitation technology, this device aims to keep patients alive until they can receive a real heart transplant. If successful in ongoing trials, it could become a permanent solution. The transplant addresses significant challenges in cardiac care, including long waitlists, and offers new hope for the 26 million people affected globally by heart failure.
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June shooting involving 13-year-old now being investigated as homicide
SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is now investigating a June shooting as a homicide. On June 25, officers responded to a shooting on Kelton Drive where 13-year-old Julian Hernandez was found shot. Initially reported as a self-inflicted wound, it was later discovered Hernandez was accidentally shot by a family member. No formal charges have been filed, and the family member's name remains undisclosed. This is Austin's 35th homicide of 2024. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD or the Capital Area Crime Stoppers, with potential rewards up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest.
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Fewer people are deciding to have children according to latest survey
SUMMARY: Becky and Seth Hayden have actively contributed to their California community for 21 years without having children. A Pew Research Center survey shows an increase in childless adults under 50, rising from 37% in 2018 to 47% in 2023. The study explores the reasons for not having children, including financial constraints and personal choice. Notably, many childless adults feel fulfilled and connected, challenging stereotypes of unfulfilled lives. Despite societal pressures, such individuals often have more resources for career and personal passions. Experts advocate for respecting childless decisions and acknowledge the potential for joy in such lifestyles.
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