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Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply after disappointing inflation data, with Dow down 500

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-02-13 16:42:58

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks fell sharply after disappointing inflation data, leading to fears that interest rates will remain high for longer than hoped. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell by 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped by 1.8%. This led to widespread losses in the market, particularly in high-growth stocks like technology companies. The reaction from traders caused yields in the bond market to increase, as they adjusted their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Despite these concerns, some analysts believe the economy can still avoid a recession if inflation cools.

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1 detained, 2nd suspect wanted in chase involving stolen truck towing boat on Eastex Freeway, Harris County Precinct 4 says

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-04 11:52:25

SUMMARY: Harris County, Texas Deputies, aided by other law enforcement, engaged in a chase involving a stolen vehicle towing a boat early Thursday morning. The Houston Transtar cameras recorded the pursuit on I-45 North. The suspects drove against traffic near Eastex Freeway and Will Clayton Parkway, reaching speeds of 98 mph. Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman tweeted that Houston, Sugar Land police officers, and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were involved. One suspect was detained, but another remains at large. The incident was covered by Eyewitness and ABC13, with continuous updates available through their live stream.

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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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