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U.S. Surgeon General, Matthew McConaughey speak to UT students about loneliness

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www.kxan.com – Dylan McKim – 2023-11-08 14:03:34

SUMMARY: Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General under the Biden Administration, discussed the public issue of loneliness on college campuses during his “We Are Made to Connect” tour at the University of Texas. He highlighted the impact of loneliness on mental health and the risk of depression and suicide. Actor Matthew McConaughey joined him to talk about their personal experiences. The impact of social media on loneliness was also discussed, with the importance of prioritizing in-person connections. Dr. Murthy encouraged students to engage in acts of connection over the next five days and emphasized the importance of safety standards on social media and rebuilding in-person interactions.

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North Galveston jetty crash: 3 hospitalized, 2 missing, family fears Beryl’s impact on Coast Guard search

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 14:27:02

SUMMARY: Two individuals are missing after a boat collided with a jetty in North , Texas. The U.S. Coast Guard reported the incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, involving five adults. By Saturday morning, three adults had been rescued and taken to the hospital, though their conditions remain unknown. The search for the two missing individuals is ongoing, but family members are concerned that approaching weather, specifically Beryl, could impede the search efforts. The situation's outcome heavily depends on weather conditions as the storm nears Texas' coast.

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Flies in Texas: Are there more right now and why?

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www.kxan.com – Russell Falcon – 2024-07-06 12:54:41

SUMMARY: In Texas, residents have observed an unusual rise in fly populations, particularly exacerbated in recent years. The phenomenon, discussed by Central Texans on Reddit, aligns with insights from Texas AgriLife Entomologist Wizzie Brown. She explains that the state's warm climate supports year-round fly activity, with heat accelerating their life cycle, leading to rapid population growth. Climate change is likely worsening the issue, as higher temperatures benefit flies and expand their habitable areas. To manage the infestation, Brown suggests regular trash removal, using outdoor garbage bins, and cleaning these bins with dish soap to eliminate fly-attracting odors.

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Suspect arrested after 10-year-old boy was hit and killed riding bike in northwest Harris County on July 4th, authorities say

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-06 12:00:52

SUMMARY: A driver, 36-year-old Alex Tuan Vuong, has been arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid after allegedly hitting and killing 10-year-old Mohammad Khel on July 4th in Harris County, Texas. Mohammad was struck by a dark SUV while riding his bicycle in the Grand Oaks subdivision. Vuong is currently held in the Harris County jail. Investigators reported that after running a stop sign and hitting Mohammad, the driver continued for nearly a mile with the boy’s bike wedged underneath, before stopping to remove it at Greenhouse and Kieth Harrow.

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