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230,000 more doses of new RSV immunization for babies are on the way, White House says

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abc13.com – CNNWire – 2023-12-15 12:11:22

SUMMARY: The White House announced that more hard-to-find doses of Beyfortus, a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for infants, will be available in January. The CDC has advised healthcare providers to use the doses they have on hand rather than withholding them for babies born later in the season. An additional 230,000 doses of Beyfortus will be available next month, with the administration working closely with pharmaceutical companies to facilitate production. Now is the time to get the flu shot for maximum protection before the holidays and to prevent hospitalization among children under 5. RSV is on the rise, and Beyfortus helps protect infants from this serious respiratory illness.

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Irving and Texas Police Seek Continuous Rape of a Child Suspect – May be Fleeing for Mexico

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-04 11:38:34

SUMMARY: Irving, Texas police are seeking public assistance in locating 42-year-old Rigoberto Santos Torres, a Mexican national suspect accused of continuous rape of a child. Santos Torres is believed to have fled on a bus in Dallas on Wednesday. He has used Mexico-bound bus lines Turimex and Tornado previously. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 170 pounds, Santos Torres has been deported before and re-entered the U.S. illegally in 2020. His last known address in Irving was on Brown Road. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately. (Copyright, All Rights Reserved, WBAP/KLIF 2024).

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Police release information on Saturday’s motorcycle fatality

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www.kxan.com – Robert Sims – 2024-07-04 10:58:55

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police reported a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the 2400 block of South MoPac northbound on June 29. The incident occurred around 11:56 p.m. when motorcycle rider Christopher Hale fell off and was subsequently hit by another vehicle. Hale was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle was not impaired, and no occupants were injured. This marks Austin's 38th fatal crash of 2024, with 39 fatalities recorded. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

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2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest: Miki Sudo wins 10th women’s title, breaking record with 51 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes

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abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-04 10:38:28

SUMMARY: Miki Sudo, a dental hygiene student from Florida, claimed her 10th women’s title at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes, setting a new women’s world record. Last year, Sudo ate 39 1/2 hot dogs. She bested 14 competitors, including Japan’s Mayoi Ebihara, who finished second with 37 hot dogs. Competitors came from various continents. Joey Chestnut, a 16-time winner, missed the event due to a sponsorship dispute, competing instead at a U.S. Army base in El Paso. ESPN focused on Sudo and Massachusetts teacher Geoffrey Esper in their broadcast.

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