Iran's governmnet is under pressure from both dmoestic protests and the threat of US military action.
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There are five regional hospitals across the vast Arctic island, with the Nuuk hospital serving patients from all over the territory.
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- A Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.
- A man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.
- Authorities in northwest Harris County are searching for two Hispanic male suspects after a man was shot in the leg on Wimbledon Villas Drive. The shooting occurred on Sunday morning, and the victim is receiving medical treatment, while the public is advised to avoid the area and report any information to law enforcement.
- A man was arrested following a standoff with police at a North Houston hotel after a guest reported smoke and the man showed a gun before shutting his door. The incident caused the hotel's sprinkler system to activate, leading to an evacuation. The SWAT team and negotiators were involved, resulting in the man's peaceful surrender around 5 a.m. Guests returned to their rooms after the situation was resolved, and the man was taken to the hospital, with potential charges still unclear.
- The suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to a partial federal government shutdown is impacting air travelers in Houston, leading to longer security and customs lines. The shutdown began after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding deal for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, amid disputes over immigration enforcement policies.
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