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Oakland Officer Fatally Shot on Duty

TL/DR - Oakland police officer Tuan Le was fatally shot while intercepting a burglary at a cannabis dispensary. He was a four-year veteran of the force, originally from Saigon, Vietnam, and had been serving as the Community Resource Officer in West Oakland. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the burglary, but it is not confirmed…

No Prosecution for Goodyear Bike Crash Suspect – Maricopa County

TL/DR - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office will not press felony charges against Pedro Quintana Lujan, who was accused of crashing into a group of bicyclists in February, killing two and injuring 19. Lujan, who was driving a truck, claimed his steering wheel locked up causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The County Attorney's Office…

Secure Best Health Insurance Plan: Expert Tips Before Deadline

TL/DR - Open enrollment for next year's health insurance coverage started in November and will continue until mid-January. There are 10 providers in Travis County, Texas, offering over 132 plans, and those without coverage through their jobs can seek marketplace insurance from Healthcare.gov, which also provides financial assistance based on…

BKV, EnLink Begin Texas’ First Carbon Capture Project

TL/DR - Energy firms BKV and Enlink Midstream have completed the first injection of carbon dioxide at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Texas ahead of schedule. The facility, named Barnett Zero CCS, is set to sequester an average of up to 210,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent per year, serving as a model for future projects. BKV's…