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Ogg seeks death penalty for Venezuelans now charged with capital murder | Texas
SUMMARY: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced her office is seeking the death penalty for two Venezuelan nationals, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, charged with the capital murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. The girl’s body was found in a Houston bayou in June, and evidence showed she was sexually assaulted before being strangled. Ogg confirmed the charges after forensic evidence supported sexual assault. Both men were in the U.S. illegally. Ogg criticized their release by Border Patrol, noting that holding them could have prevented the crime. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed reforms to strengthen laws on capital murder cases.
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SUMMARY: A federal ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S., preventing millions of users from accessing the app, which was removed from major app stores. Users encountered a message stating, “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now,” as the ban was enacted due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. The law was signed into effect after Congress passed legislation linking the ban to a foreign aid package. While TikTok’s CEO expressed hope for a resolution through President-elect Trump, the app’s future remains uncertain. TikTok has been ordered to sever ties with ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban.
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SUMMARY: Stephen King recently ignited discussion about whether the Oscars should proceed amid California’s devastating wildfires, stating he wouldn’t vote this year and suggesting the ceremony be canceled. While some agreed, industry insiders argued for its continuation, emphasizing the event’s economic importance for the many workers impacted by recent strikes and the pandemic. They highlighted that Oscar weekend provides critical income for middle-class workers. King acknowledged these points but still felt it inappropriate to celebrate amid tragedy, likening it to “Nero fiddling while Rome burns.” The 97th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 2 in Hollywood.
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SUMMARY: Southern states dominated the latest Site Selection magazine survey for the best business climate in the U.S. Georgia took the top spot, followed by North Carolina and South Carolina, with Texas dropping to fourth place, tied with Tennessee. Dallas ranked first for corporate headquarters relocations, followed by Charlotte and Atlanta. Key factors driving the South’s success include a strong workforce, favorable tax policies, and lower costs of living. Site selectors noted challenges such as labor shortages and affordable housing. California and New Jersey were cited as having the worst business climates due to their high tax rates.
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