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Dallas AT&T customers losing service amid copper theft – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Keenan Willard – 2024-06-29 16:30:00

SUMMARY: AT&T customers in South Dallas, particularly on Green Hill Road in South Oak Cliff, are experiencing frequent phone and internet service outages due to copper wire thefts. Residents, including Reginald Terry, have faced continuous disruptions since spring. Initially blamed on storms, the real cause was revealed by an AT&T technician as copper theft. An AT&T spokesperson confirmed efforts to restore services and is working with local law enforcement to address the issue. Terry expressed frustration over the thefts impacting essential services like alarm systems and work-from-home capabilities. Neighbors urge stronger actions from both AT&T and the police to resolve the problem.

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Sotomayor’s dissent: Supreme Court’s liberal justices warn of law-free zone stemming from Trump immunity ruling

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-01 22:23:49

SUMMARY: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court decided 6-3 that former presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office, but not for unofficial acts. Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent expressed deep concern, arguing it creates near-absolute presidential immunity, potentially leading to abuses of power. The ruling influences the delay in Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case as courts discern which actions are protected. Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined Sotomayor, stressing the long-term impact on constitutional democracy. Chief Justice John Roberts defended the decision, emphasizing the necessity of presidential powers while cautioning against routine prosecutions of ex-presidents.

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How to look up crime statistics in Austin, new dashboards in APD data portal

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www.kxan.com – Brianna Hollis – 2024-07-01 21:41:30

SUMMARY: New crime statistics are now available through interactive dashboards on the Austin Police Department's data portal. At a Public Safety Commission meeting, an APD data team member demonstrated the various dashboards. Five of the 16 planned dashboards are live, detailing cadets in training, retirements, calls for service, and response times. KXAN had previously reported on the initial dashboard covering high-level crimes. These new dashboards stem from a 2023 city council resolution. A snapshot of calls for service from 2019 to present is also provided, but there's no timeline for the completion of the remaining dashboards.

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40 people injured after Air Europa flight experiences heavy turbulence, diverted to Brazil: Airport

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-01 20:34:08

SUMMARY: Forty people were injured when an Air Europa flight from Spain to Uruguay encountered strong turbulence and was diverted to Natal International Airport in Brazil. The incident occurred early Monday morning, and the plane landed safely after requesting an emergency landing. Thirty passengers received medical care at the airport, while ten were hospitalized for further exams. Seven people suffered more serious injuries, and an undetermined number had minor contusions. The flight, which departed from Madrid, was redirected for passenger safety. showed cabin damage and passengers injured. The airline arranged for another plane to continue the journey to Montevideo.

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