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Texas Family's Legal Battle Ends as 2-Year-Old Removed from Life Support

Texas Family's Legal Battle Ends as 2-Year-Old Removed from Life Support

A 2-year-old girl, Annelise Camp, at the center of a legal dispute in Texas, has been removed from life support and has died. Her parents had sued a Texas hospital to prevent it from testing her for brain death after she drowned in a hotel pool. The family believed she showed signs of life and sought more time for recovery. A temporary injunction had been granted in their favor, allowing them additional time with Annelise. The Texas Right to Life organization supported the family's case, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also expressed support.
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A 2-year-old at the center of a Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and dies

A 2-year-old at the center of a Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and dies

A 2-year-old girl whose parents sued a Texas hospital to prevent it from testing if she was brain-dead after she drowned on Memorial Day has been removed from life support and died
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New Texas A&M poll shows movement in tight Texas US Senate contest

New Texas A&M poll shows movement in tight Texas US Senate contest

A new Texas A&M poll shows a four-percentage point move in the Texas U.S. Senate race between state Rep. James Talarico and AG Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate race tightens as fourth straight poll shows slim gap

Texas Senate race tightens as fourth straight poll shows slim gap

A fourth poll in two weeks shows the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton remains within margin of error as independent voters shift.
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Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Eggs and Jalapeños Affect Multiple States

Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Eggs and Jalapeños Affect Multiple States

The U.S. is experiencing several salmonella outbreaks linked to eggs and jalapeño peppers, with hundreds of reported cases across multiple states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified eggs produced in Texas and jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors as sources of the outbreaks. The eggs were sold under various brand names in several states, while the jalapeños were distributed to restaurants and food service companies. The outbreaks have resulted in numerous hospitalizations and one reported death. The CDC warns that the actual number of cases is likely higher than reported.
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Candida Auris Superbug Spreads Across U.S., Texas Reports Highest Cases

Candida Auris Superbug Spreads Across U.S., Texas Reports Highest Cases

Health officials have reported the spread of Candida auris, a hard-to-treat superbug, across nearly half of the U.S. states, with Texas experiencing the highest number of cases at 700. Candida auris is a yeast that can cause life-threatening infections, particularly in individuals with underlying medical conditions. It spreads rapidly in healthcare settings, surviving on surfaces like bedrails and doorknobs, and is resistant to most disinfectants and antifungal medications. The superbug poses a significant challenge to healthcare facilities due to its resilience and the difficulty in treating infections it causes.
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U.S. Senate Scrutinizes Proposed EPIC City Development Amid Islamist Separatism Concerns

U.S. Senate Scrutinizes Proposed EPIC City Development Amid Islamist Separatism Concerns

The proposed EPIC City development in North Texas has become a focal point in a U.S. Senate hearing concerning the Muslim Brotherhood's domestic network. Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel for the National Jewish Advocacy Center, compared the project to European 'mega-mosque' developments, suggesting it represents an 'Islamist separatism' pattern. The project, now called The Meadow, is planned to include over 1,000 homes, a mosque, and a K-12 faith-based school. Despite legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, developers assert compliance with state and federal laws. The Senate hearing, chaired by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, highlighted concerns about the project's potential to isolate communities. The hearing also revisited the history of the Holy Land Foundation, a Dallas-based organization previously convicted of providing support to Hamas.
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Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year

Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year

WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year
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Plantible Secures $35 Million to Expand RuBisCO Protein Production

Plantible Secures $35 Million to Expand RuBisCO Protein Production

Plantible Secures $35 Million to Expand RuBisCO Protein Production
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SpaceX and Tesla Announce $16.8 Billion Terafab Project in Texas

SpaceX and Tesla Announce $16.8 Billion Terafab Project in Texas

SpaceX and Tesla Announce $16.8 Billion Terafab Project in Texas
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Paxton details Texas Children's detransition clinic services in new settlement

Paxton details Texas Children's detransition clinic services in new settlement

Texas Children's must open a clinic to reverse gender transition care in 90 days after a $10 million settlement with the state. Here's what we know.
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These recalled eggs could still be in your fridge. See list

These recalled eggs could still be in your fridge. See list

Midwest Poultry Services L.P. issued a recall on July 22 for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs from Texas.