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What happened to the Superconducting Super Collider site near Waxahachie? Curious Texas investigates


November 14, 2021

Just outside of Waxahachie is the country’s most-ambitious science experiment that never was. It was called the Superconducting Super Collider, and it was going to be a 53-mile underground loop where particles could collide and scientists could study those fragmented pieces to unlock the secrets of matter and discover the origins of the universe. The Super Collider would have brought …

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Some milder days are ahead


November 14, 2021

Sunday will feature sunny skies and slightly milder temperatures. A weak cold front will move through the region early, turning winds to the north around 10 mph. The front will not have an impact on temperatures and no rain is expected. Highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. The upcoming week looks pleasant with continued sunshine each …

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Innocent woman killed in shooting involving security guards


November 14, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police were investigating a shooting that left an innocent woman dead and at least two other people hurt in southeast Houston. Officers said some customers had left a bar on Fuqua near the Gulf Freeway at about 2:20 a.m. That’s when a black pickup truck was seen doing donuts in the parking lot, driving recklessly and …

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4-year-old killed in suspected DWI crash, deputy says


November 14, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 4-year-old girl died after her mother crashed early Sunday morning on the East Beltway, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Deputies responded to the incident at about 4:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of E. Sam Houston Parkway North. They said a total of five children were in the vehicle at the time of the …

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The perfect game: Dallas’ bowling alleys and lanes


November 14, 2021

Bowling in Dallas was once the perfect game. From the 1940s to the 1970s, area establishments boasted regular crowds of bowlers of all ages, from novice to semi-professional. Its popularity extended beyond the local level and made it a “headline sport” featured alongside professional football. In part one of a two-part series, see how The Dallas Morning News covered each round …

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ELON MUSK SELLS NEARLY $7 BLN WORTH OF TESLA SHARES THIS WEEK


November 14, 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk offloaded a combined $6.9 billion worth of shares in the electric car company this week, taking advantage of a meteoric rally that vaulted the firm’s value to over $1 trillion. The billionaire sold 1.2 million shares held by his trust for more than $1.2 billion on Friday, the latest in a flurry of his stock transactions, …

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Saudi Arabia launches first women’s football league


November 14, 2021

RIYADH: The Saudi football federation on Saturday said it was launching the first edition of a women’s league later this month. Women’s sport was long frowned upon in conservative Saudi Arabia. But the November 22 launch is part of a programme set up by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation in 2017 to support women’s football. According to the federation, the …

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All Germans must get themselves vaccinated: Merkel


November 14, 2021

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday called on all unvaccinated Germans to get their shots as quickly as possible as the country’s coronavirus infection rate hit the latest in a string of new highs and death numbers were growing. “If we stand together, if we think about protecting ourselves and caring for others, we can save our country a lot …

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IT PARK IN KARACHI TO GENERATE 5000 JOBS: AMINUL HAQUE


November 14, 2021

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information and Technology Aminul Haque Saturday said that the federal government has planned to establish an IT Park in Karachi that would generate 5,000 job opportunities for the youngsters. Speaking during an event to inaugurate a digital studio at Karachi Press Club, the minister said that they were also working on similar plans for promoting information …

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