A Texas sheriff's deputy was arrested after leaving his 2-month-old baby in a hot car for three hours, resulting in the infant being taken to the hospital in critical condition. The National Weather Service warns that temperatures inside of a car can reach up to 20 degrees higher than the outside temperature, and that leaving a window cracked does not make a difference. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office released a statement saying they are "committed to ensuring justice is served".
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An Amazon delivery driver is in serious condition after being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake while making a delivery in Palm City, Florida. These snakes are the largest venomous snakes in North America, typically found in the southeastern United States and known for their diamond-shaped pattern and rattling sound. The Martin County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of their surroundings and contact local authorities if they encounter a rattlesnake.
Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2024 due to a worsening health condition, Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy, which she described as “Parkinson’s on steroids.” Wexton has been a vocal advocate for gun control, healthcare reform, and women’s rights and is proud of the work she has done in Congress. Her seat will be up for grabs in the 2024 election, and it is unclear who will run for the seat and who she will be endorsing.
Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.
Indiana Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the state's largest hospital system for violating patient privacy laws, in response to a doctor's public sharing of the story of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. The lawsuit seeks disciplinary legal action against the doctor and the hospital system has not yet responded. The case has sparked a debate over the privacy of medical records and the rights of patients to keep their information private.
Libyan authorities have launched an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in the coastal city of Derna, resulting in over 11,000 deaths and 10,000 people still missing. Search teams are combing through the streets, wrecked buildings, and even the sea to look for bodies, while the Libyan government has declared a state of emergency in the region and is providing aid. The investigation into the cause of the collapse of the two dams is ongoing.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services next week after a judge ruled that a centuries-old state law does not apply to abortions. Meagan Wolfe, administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, is expected to stay in her post despite Republicans voting to fire her, a lingering outgrowth of Donald Trump's 2020 big lie campaign. Planned Parenthood's President and CEO, Tanya Atkinson, said their priority is patients and the community, and they are eager to provide essential care to people in the state.
On Tuesday, the Ocean Explorer cruise ship ran aground in Greenland with 206 people on board. Three passengers have since tested positive for Covid-19 and are in isolation, while all other passengers and crew remain healthy. The Denmark Joint Arctic Command has confirmed that all aboard are safe and there is no damage to the environment. Aurora Expeditions is working with local authorities to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew and to determine the cause of the incident.