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When will rare explosion bring ‘new star’ to the night sky?

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www.kxan.com – Addy Bink – 2024-06-23 06:25:43

SUMMARY: Stargazers in 2024 have witnessed remarkable celestial events, including a total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,' and northern lights displays. Adding to the excitement, NASA announced that the star system T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), around 3,000 light-years away, is set to experience a rare nova explosion. This event, happening roughly every 79 years, will make T CrB appear as a bright “new star” in the Northern Crown constellation. Although the exact timing is uncertain, it is anticipated to occur by September. The nova will be visible for about a week, offering a unique observational opportunity.

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Woman shot and killed at apartment on Westpark Drive in Westchase area, Houston police say

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-03 08:43:25

SUMMARY: A woman was fatally shot at an apartment in Houston’s Westchase area on Tuesday evening. Houston police reported the incident occurred in the 10000 block of Westpark Drive near S. Gessner Road around 8 p.m. Officers found the 25-year-old woman with gunshot wounds. Investigators believe a man knocked on her door, forced his way inside, leading to a fight and ultimately shooting her. The suspect has not been located and no weapon was found. Neighbors alerted police due to the commotion, and officers are reviewing surveillance footage for leads. The investigation remains ongoing.

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More Prostitution Arrests Amid Plano Police Massage Parlor Investigations

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 08:08:18

SUMMARY: The City of Plano is intensifying efforts to fight sex trafficking and prostitution. Police recently arrested two women working at Golden Feet Spa for involvement in these activities. Yingchun Jiang, 51, pleaded guilty to prostitution, while Guizhen He, 42, was convicted of unlicensed massage therapy and has a pending prostitution charge. These arrests are part of broader city strategies to combat sex crimes at massage establishments. The move follows similar actions against Tennyson Wellness Center and Red Rose Spa, reflecting a strong commitment to eradicating these illegal activities. Investigations are ongoing to address further illicit operations.

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Judge Increases Bond for North Texas Woman Accused of Trying to Drown 3-Year-Old Child

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 07:10:01

SUMMARY: Elizabeth Wolf, a 42-year-old from Grand Prairie, is back in jail with a higher bond for attempting to drown a three-year-old Palestinian-American girl at a Euless apartment pool in May. Allegedly intoxicated, Wolf made racist remarks before escalating an argument with the child’s mother into attempting to drown the child. Initially charged with attempted capital murder and injury to a child on a $40,000 bond, her bond was increased to $1 million and $15,000, respectively. The Texas Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Euless police are urging the Tarrant County DA to add hate crime charges and seek a federal investigation.

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