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Daughter, son-in-law of Missouri politician killed in Haiti

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2 months ago

May 25, 2024

www.kxan.com – Joey Schneider – 2024-05-25 06:20:42

SUMMARY: Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker reports that his daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, were killed in a gang attack in Haiti. The couple, full-time missionaries with the nonprofit Missions in Haiti Inc., were ambushed along with some children after leaving a church. The gang tied up and beat Davy, looted the organization's trucks, and later killed the couple. Another individual was also killed in the attack. The nonprofit and Baker have expressed their heartbreak, calling for urgent prayers. Gangs have increasingly terrorized Haiti following the announcement of a new prime minister on April 30. The situation remains under investigation.

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CapMetro is pausing purchases of new electric buses — here's why

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51 mins ago

July 26, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-07-26 16:30:25

SUMMARY: CapMetro in Austin is pausing new electric vehicle (EV) purchases due to industry-wide battery technology issues. During a June 24 meeting, the CapMetro Board discussed reliance on battery maturity and infrastructure development. Currently, EV buses run for only 8-10 hours before needing a recharge, limiting their usage to 36% of routes. CapMetro's 402-vehicle fleet includes 23 electric buses, with 87 more expected by late 2024. The pause is for transitioning to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, considering hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell buses. The next EV bus procurement is planned for late 2024, with deliveries by late 2026.

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First artificial heart procedure performed in Houston offering new hope for people with end-stage heart disease

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July 26, 2024

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-26 16:15:04

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

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2 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Julianna Russ – 2024-07-26 15:29:21

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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