A 13-year-old Texas girl, Claire Macdonel, was bitten by a barracuda while on vacation in Turks and Caicos. She will undergo surgery to repair hand tendons but expects a full recovery, attributing the attack to her shiny jewelry and advising others to remove such items before swimming.
Claire Macdonel, 13, from Sugar Land, Texas, recovers after a barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos. The incident, which occurred during an underwater handstand while wearing a shiny bracelet, required tendon repair surgery. Despite the trauma, Claire remains committed to her dream of becoming a marine biologist.
Texas officials declare Lake Meredith fully infested with zebra mussels, native to Eurasia, posing risks to ecosystems, infrastructure, and recreation, with concerns of further westward spread beyond state lines.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms third fatality from catastrophic floods, with over 500 rescues, widespread damage, and areas inaccessible due to high waters.
Eleven individuals were indicted for the smuggling deaths of seven migrants found dead in a sealed rail cargo container in Laredo, Texas, with temperatures reaching 92°F (33°C), causing hyperthermia.
A federal indictment charges 11 individuals with smuggling-related deaths of 7 migrants, including a 14-year-old, who died from heat stroke in a sealed rail container in Texas in May.
Police raided A Community Funeral Home in Houston, finding a bucket of organs and 48 boxes of human remains. Director Unique Green was arrested for theft and forgery, accused of stealing $2.2 million from an elderly man's estate and forging licenses.
Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool Poolin and two US affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New Jersey court, citing estimated liabilities of $100M-$500M. The company, once the largest Bitcoin mining pool, now ranks 17th and seeks to sell two Texas mining sites for $52M.
Nigerian nun Sister Leticia Ugboaja, detained by ICE in Texas while walking to Mass, pleaded for due process for others in similar situations. She was released hours later after intervention, despite a 2019 asylum denial but granted protection from torture in Nigeria.
Midwest Poultry Services, un grande produttore avicolo statunitense, ha richiamato volontariamente quasi 19 milioni di uova da allevamenti in Texas a causa del rischio di salmonella, per prevenire infezioni in soggetti vulnerabili.
An ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine had a history of domestic violence and mental health issues, raising concerns among experts about the agency's rapid hiring practices and potential corners cut in vetting, following a similar fatal shooting in Texas.
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are recalled across five US states due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall coincides with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, affecting thousands nationwide, raising concerns about foodborne illnesses.
Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker's 53-acre Texas mansion, featuring an extravagant private water park and luxury amenities, has received another price cut to $11 million, nearly five years after first hitting the market.
A new book, 'Gullah-Geechee Diasporas,' challenges the static view of Gullah Geechee culture, revealing its widespread influence across the US South and beyond. Editors Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Elizabeth J West discuss how essays explore the community's dynamic history, language, music, and religion, emphasizing its significant contributions and ongoing evolution.
O dólar fechou no menor nível desde 2 de junho, impulsionado pela valorização do petróleo, fluxo de capital estrangeiro e juros altos no Brasil. A Bolsa brasileira avançou mais de 2%, superando 177 mil pontos, enquanto o petróleo subiu devido a tensões no Oriente Médio.
A small Texas town, Presidio, is suing the Trump administration over its plan to build a border wall through a levee system, arguing it could cause flooding and that the government is not following legal requirements. A federal court hearing addressed the dispute, with a ruling expected soon.
Wistron Corporation opened its first U.S. facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to build AI servers for Nvidia, including the GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, causing Wistron's shares to jump 9.7%.
O dólar comercial recuou 0,31% para R$ 5,073, atingindo o menor nível desde 15 de junho, impulsionado por juros altos no Brasil e alta do petróleo. A bolsa de valores (Ibovespa) fechou praticamente estável, enquanto o petróleo Brent subiu 2% devido a tensões no Oriente Médio.
Heavy rains and severe flooding in Texas have raised water levels by nearly 30 feet inside Natural Bridge Caverns near San Antonio, temporarily reviving a rare guided aquifer tour. This unique event allows visitors to explore normally inaccessible, water-filled passages and learn about the region's vital groundwater system.
Đại học Công nghệ Texas lưu trữ hơn 2,7 triệu trang tư liệu về bộ đội Việt Nam, bao gồm thư tay, nhật ký, giấy tờ thu giữ trong chiến tranh. Dữ liệu giúp tìm kiếm quân nhân mất tích và cung cấp thông tin cho gia đình.
O sargento Michael Emmanuel Swinton, pai de dois filhos, morreu no Iraque durante a detonação controlada de um drone iraniano. Sua morte, sob investigação, ocorre em meio a escalada de confrontos entre EUA e grupos apoiados pelo Irã no Oriente Médio.
Trung sĩ Joshua Swisher của sở cảnh sát Southlake, Texas, đã nhanh chóng giải cứu một tài xế khỏi chiếc Nissan đang bốc cháy dữ dội sau khi dừng một xe khác vì lỗi quá tốc độ. Tài xế bị kẹt trong xe nhưng được kéo ra ngoài an toàn.
O dólar à vista caiu 0,42% para R$ 5,089, impulsionado por juros altos no Brasil e valorização do petróleo. O Ibovespa registrou a quarta queda consecutiva, pressionado por mineradoras, enquanto o petróleo subiu devido às tensões no Oriente Médio e declarações de Donald Trump.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans a September trip to Washington and Texas, aiming to meet U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth and attend an F-35 rollout, following a canceled May meeting amid U.S. troop review concerns.
