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Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at U.S. trials – KXAN Austin

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www.kxan.com – WILL GRAVES, Associated Press – 2024-06-30 22:52:30

SUMMARY: Simone Biles secured a spot in her third Olympics by winning the U.S. Olympic trials with a total score of 117.225. Three years after withdrawing from Tokyo events to focus on mental , Biles looks stronger than ever at 27. Joining her in the five-woman team are Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and 16-year-old Hezly Rivera, with Joscelyn Roberson and Leanne Wong as alternates. Biles returns with new personal safeguards, including regular therapy. The U.S. team, likely favorites, hope to reclaim the gold from Russia, who cannot compete due to political conflicts. This may be Biles' final performance on American soil.

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79-year-old dies after single-vehicle crash

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2024-07-03 12:52:22

SUMMARY: The Austin Police Department identified 79-year-old Gerald Farcus as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash on June 28 in south Austin. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. on the 1200 block of West Ben White Boulevard Service Road. Farcus was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. This marks Austin's 37th fatal crash in 2024, resulting in 38 fatalities. Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit at 512-974-8111 or submit tips anonymously via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.

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White House Chief of Staff Holds All-staff Meeting to Tune Out ‘Noise’

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 12:35:11

SUMMARY: White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients urged staff to disregard distractions and focus on governing following President Joe Biden's poor debate performance. During an all-staff meeting, Zients emphasized the administration's achievements and stressed the importance of continuing their agenda. Biden has personally reached out to key Democratic lawmakers to address concerns. Growing unease among Democrats underscores the need for clearer communication and stronger support for Biden's re-election bid. Zients reassured staff about Biden's resilience and encouraged teamwork. Meanwhile, Biden's campaign aims for better communication, planning more frequent updates and staff calls. Upcoming events include Biden's meetings with Democratic governors.

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Shell Freedom Over Texas safety measures discussed by Houston city leaders ahead of July 4th event

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abc13.com – Courtney Carpenter – 2024-07-03 12:25:11

SUMMARY: The Shell Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration in Houston begins Thursday at 4 p.m. at Eleanor Tinsley Park, culminating in a fireworks display. City leaders, including Mayor John Whitmire, urged safe celebrations, emphasizing water safety, fireworks caution, and avoiding drunk driving. The event will provide free water; attendees should bring empty bottles and wear light-colored clothing and sun protection. Tickets are $10, with free entry for children under 5. For those not attending, ABC13 will stream the event from 7 p.m. Susan Christian from the Mayor's Office emphasized preparedness for attendees.

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