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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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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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. Videos showed cabin damage and passengers injured. The airline arranged for another plane to continue the journey to Montevideo.

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