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New York City spent $50K to send migrants to Florida, Texas, China: report

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1 year ago

June 24, 2023

www.foxnews.com – – 2023-06-24 17:20:00

SUMMARY: New York City spent approximately $50,000 over the course of one year to resettle 114 migrant households. The migrants were sent to different states across the U.S., including Florida and Texas, as well as other countries such as Peru, China, Ecuador, and Venezuela. This transportation program for migrants is not new and is part of the city's efforts to provide settlement options via family connections. Critics have accused Republican governors of using migrants as part of a political stunt, but city officials argue that their program is different from other states' chartered services and that they assist individuals who want to reconnect with loved ones or communities. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over migrant transportation and the differing perspectives on immigration policies.

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Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade

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41 mins ago

July 26, 2024

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-26 17:48:16

SUMMARY: Celine Dion made a grand return by closing the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony at the Eiffel Tower, performing Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à l’amour.” This marked her first stage appearance since revealing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis almost two years ago. Since her 2020 tour was postponed due to the pandemic and her diagnosis, Dion underwent extensive therapy to prepare for her comeback. Her surprise was kept secret until the event, where she appeared in a Dior outfit. Dion’s performance honors her deep ties to French culture and the Olympics. The event received glowing media anticipation and public applause.

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

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2 hours 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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2 hours ago

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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