HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ten years of detective work have led to authorities charging a Houston man with the murder of his mother.
Donny Daosavanh, 37, is accused of killing Amnoun Sayphana in 2014 when she was about 60 years old.
The Houston Police Department said the mother and son lived together at the time. Still, no one knew Sayphana disappeared until 2017 when Daosavanh told detectives he had hit his mother with a blunt object and then buried her in an unknown location.
At the time, Daosavanh wouldn’t tell detectives where he allegedly buried his mother’s body, and there was not enough evidence to charge him. Something changed recently, and the police arrested Daosavanh last Thursday.
On Monday morning, he appeared in court, where a judge set his bond at $500,000. Prosecutors said they still haven’t located the mother’s body but believe they have enough evidence to move forward with the case.
“The law allows us to charge a person with murder even if we don’t have a body if we can prove the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and in this case, we believe we can do so,” Assistant District Attorney Samantha Knect said.
In the years following his mother’s disappearance, Daosavanh built an entirely different life where the people in it had no idea he was a suspect in his mother’s death.
At the apartment he shares with his live-in girlfriend, the young woman answered the door and told ABC13 that “he’s a very nice man” and “she (believes) he didn’t do that.”
Daosavanh worked for the past six years at a Tyson chicken plant, and more than one worker considered him a literal family member.
“Donny hasn’t done anything. I don’t believe it,” Troy Bevel, a coworker who considered Daosavanh a little brother and helped him find the apartment he was living in, said. “Can’t make me believe it. Donny’s a good dude. I don’t I don’t think he killed nobody’s mother.”
Another woman, who literally called Daosavanh her “son,” befriended him because her husband also worked at the chicken plant. On the phone, she said she had no idea Daosavanh’s real mother was dead and was shocked to find out that investigators charged him with murder.
One person not shocked by the charges is the mother of Daosavanh’s baby daughter. Over the phone, she told ABC13 she depended on him to pay child support but that he hasn’t lived up to his end of the bargain, causing her to take him to court.
The HPD and prosecutors wouldn’t elaborate on what new evidence they obtained to allow for the murder charge after a decade. They also didn’t elaborate on a motive, but they are still hopeful someone will know where the body may be.
“It’s certainly going to be a challenge,” Knect said about the case. “But, I think that we’re up to the challenge, and we would not have filed this case if we didn’t think we can prove it.”
Harris County Commissioners Court passed a resolution to name the 1111 Fannin St. building in downtown Houston in honor of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
By Indira Zaldivar & Edward Saenz
Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution to name one of the new county buildings downtown in honor of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee during Tuesday’s commissioners court.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis broke the news to Lee’s husband, Dr. Elwyn Lee, who was listening to the court via Zoom.
“Thank you for acknowledging her dedication, fearlessness, persistence and love for the people,” Lee said.
The 17-story, 429,000-square-foot building located in Houston’s central business district at 1111 Fannin St. connects to the city’s underground tunnel network. Neighboring buildings include Discovery Green Park, the Four Seasons Hotel and the Green Street development.
“We don’t name things after people because we knew them or because they were in our family or neighborhood,” Ellis said. “It’s because we want others to aspire to do the great things they did.”
Jackson Lee represented Houston, specifically Texas’ 18th Congressional District from 1995 until her death as a result of pancreatic cancer at age 74. Notably, she was the author of significant legislation such as the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and the Violence Against Women Act; and she has been recognized as one of the most effective and influential members of Congress.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, that same day, also voted to pass a resolution to honor the congresswoman’s life and legacy. Her takeaway from SJL’s leadership is her “work for the greater good,” regardless of their voting power.
“What I really love about the congresswoman is how much she cared about everybody whether or not they were going to vote for her,” Hidalgo said.
“We need to work together on behalf of all communities…especially in a county as diverse as ours.”
The resolution also mentions signage to showcase SJL’s life and legacy to those visiting the building. The 1111 Fannin St. building in the Houston-area will become the first building named in SJL’s honor.
This is a developing story. More details coming soon.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) indefinitely as engineers evaluate the flightworthiness of Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft. The extended mission could delay other ISS launches, with NASA insiders suggesting the upcoming Crew-9 mission might be postponed from August 18 to September 24.
The SpaceX Crew Dragon mission, intended to carry three NASA astronauts and one Rocosmos astronaut to the ISS, may need to adjust its crew. If Starliner returns empty, NASA could send up the SpaceX spacecraft with just two astronauts to accommodate Williams and Wilmore’s return.
NASA has yet to officially comment but is expected to decide this week. The Starliner capsule, plagued by delays, cost overruns, and technical issues, encountered further problems when its thrusters misfired during docking two months ago. NASA has been considering using a Crew Dragon spacecraft to return the stranded astronauts.
The ISS has only two docking ports for crew vehicles, one of which is currently blocked by the malfunctioning Starliner. The other is occupied by the SpaceX Crew-8 spacecraft, scheduled to return by month’s end. Even without a crew, the Starliner poses risks, including potential collision with the ISS if it cannot adjust its orbit after undocking.
Boeing, however, remains optimistic. “Boeing remains confident in the Starliner spacecraft and its ability to return safely with crew,” the company stated. “We continue to support NASA’s requests for additional testing, data, analysis, and reviews to affirm the spacecraft’s safe undocking and landing capabilities.”
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough Democratic Party delegate votes to become the party’s nominee, according to the Democratic National Committee. She is poised to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, with the two scheduled to embark Tuesday on a seven-state trip of some of the biggest battleground state in the election, according to her campaign.
President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance, are set to speak to voters through scheduled rallies and events through the week, too. Vance will also be visiting the same battleground states as Harris and her newly minted vice presidential pick.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — General manager general Nick Caserio spent time downplaying the chatter and Super Bowl hype surrounding the Houston Texansby saying “talking never won games.”
“We’re not going to spend any time on things that really, quite frankly, don’t matter,” Caserio said. “Our expectations for the players is to come in, have a good attitude, put a good foundation in place, be a great teammate, be resilient, because we’re going to face some things as a team. What’s said outside of the building? I mean, it has no impact on anything that we do.”
Last season the Texans were one of the biggest surprises, with rookie quarterbackC.J. Stroudleading them to the divisional round of the playoffs. So it’ll be hard for them to fly under the radar again, especially after adding the likes of receiver Stefon Diggs, running back Joe Mixon and pass rusher Danielle Hunter.
But the Texans have preached that it’s about the work and not the noise. They were the first team to start training camp practice on July 18 and played in the Hall of Fame game in a rain-shortened affair against the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
The Texans stayed in Canton, Ohio, through the weekend for the Hall of Fame induction of Houston’s all-time receiving leader Andre Johnson and began a three-day practice period in the Cleveland area at University School — Hunting Valley Campus in Chagrin Falls — before they head to Pittsburgh for their next preseason game.
Houston didn’t play its starters in the Hall of Fame game, but on Monday, coach DeMeco Ryans said they would playagainst theSteelers.
But before they take the field, here are three takeaways from camp:
The defense is ahead of the offense
The defense has had practices where it has forced multiple interceptions, sacks and fumbles through almost three weeks. There’s been positive moments for the offense when Stroud and Diggs have connected for big gains or touchdowns in the red zone. But that hasn’t been consistent and that’s because of the defense.
The three biggest standouts are linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair(who intercepted Stroud on Monday), cornerbackDerek Stingley Jr. and Hunter. Al-Shaair has been disruptive by constantly stopping run plays and being effective in coverage. Texans teammates have raved about his leadership through accountability.Will Anderson Jr. mentioned after minicamp how Al-Shaair told him to “stop f—ing pouting” during a June practice because Anderson was disappointed with himself following a play.
“Azeez has done a great job of leading our football team,” Ryans said. “He brings energy every day. He brings passion, and I know everybody feels that on our team — not just defensively — I’m very pleased with where Azeez is. He’s continuing to show that the leadership aspect of what we do is really important.”
In the secondary, Stingley is building on a 2023 season when he finished with five interceptions (tied for fourth) in 11 games. Through a couple weeks of camp, the former 2022 No. 3 pick hasn’t allowed many big catches and has caught two interceptions and forced a fumble. Both of his interceptions came while covering wide receiver Tank Dell, and he’s had pass breakups against Nico Collins.
“Stingley has done great throughout camp,” Ryans said. “He’s made some plays. He’s been consistent throughout camp as well. He’s showing up every day. … I think it’s another big year ahead of Stingley. He just continues to build off of each and every day.”
Hunter replaced the team’s sack leader from last season —Jonathan Greenard— and so far the gamble on the former Viking makes sense. He’s caused issues for the Texans’ pass protection, occasionally getting to Stroud quickly after the snap. Other times he’s helped collapse the pocket, which allowed other lineman to pressure Stroud.
“Danielle is a great player,” right tackle Tytus Howard said. “The best thing I can say about Danielle is going against him so far in practice he is very unpredictable. He has an unorthodox type of rush, and you can’t be like, I am going to do this every single play. You have to be ready to change up and prepare for something different every time.”
The offense is a work in progress
The star-studded offense has been uneven throughout camp. Stroud has shown frustration at multiple practices because of the ineffectiveness, and it even resulted in him yelling at his teammates during a rainy day.
Whether it’s the offensive line not blocking up to its standard or the passing game not being on the same page, it’s all played a part. The offense has been without Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and Mixon. Both are vital to the offense as they’re assets in the run and pass game.
But Ryans isn’t worried.
“It’s really all three phases for me … offense, defense, special teams — we have a lot to improve on. We’re not where we want to be right now at this point in camp. No team is,” Ryans said. “It’s a grind, and it’s a process of continuing to work to earn the right to be a good football team and we’re continuing to earn that right daily and we have a lot of things to improve on offense, defense and special teams. I think the mindset is there for our guys, and we’re heading in the right direction.”
The offensive line has work to do
Two areas are lacking consistency for the O-line: protecting Stroud and creating running lanes for the backs. One reason for the uneven play to start camp has been the defensive line’s strong play. The younger players on the left side of the line have struggled against Anderson and Hunter.
Left guard Kenyon Green(23)has been around the longest, and he and centerJuice Scruggs(24) and left tackle Blake Fisher(21) are trying to figure it out. Green struggled in 2022 as a rookie and missed all of 2023 with a shoulder injury. Scruggs is entering Year 2 after only playing seven games last season, and Fisher is a rookie. Tunsil hasn’t practiced yet as he’s recovering from an offseason knee surgery.
But Ryans believes those issues have more to do with cohesion than anything.
“The O-line is … doing a good job of working together and still building that cohesiveness, and it’s still coming together,” Ryans said. “But I think they’re headed in the right direction, continuing to play the style of football that we want to play. A lot of different guys, we mix up a lot of guys in a lot of different groups and with those guys.
Houston, TX – La Académica de Folklore y Ritmos Latinos, tras un exitoso primer aniversario, se enorgullece de anunciar la celebración de su segundo año con un evento cultural de gran magnitud titulado “México en el Alma: Un legado cultural”.
Este evento, que se ha convertido en un punto de referencia para la comunidad hispana en Houston, tendrá lugar el próximo sábado 16 de noviembre de 2024 en el Cullen Performance Hall de la Universidad de Houston, un imponente recinto con capacidad para más de 1500 asistentes.
La velada promete ser un espectáculo vibrante que rendirá homenaje a la rica y diversa herencia cultural de México. “México en el Alma: Un legado cultural” presentará una fascinante mezcla de teatro, danza y música, con la participación de más de 100 artistas, incluyendo estudiantes de la academia y talentos invitados. La gala está diseñada para conectar al público con sus raíces y transmitir el valioso legado cultural de México a las nuevas generaciones de mexicanos nacidos en los Estados Unidos.
Entre las destacadas figuras del evento se encuentran la Cónsul María Elena Orantes, quien abrirá la ceremonia, y Mirna C. González, responsable de la dirección y producción teatral.
Las danzas folklóricas, bajo la dirección de Evelyn García y su equipo, prometen cautivar con coreografías auténticas que reflejan el corazón de la tradición mexicana. Además, la noche contará con actuaciones de mariachis y varias sorpresas especiales que enriquecerán la experiencia cultural.
El evento comenzará a las 5:00 PM en el Cullen Performance Hall, ubicado en 3351 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004. Las entradas estarán disponibles a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2024, tanto en la taquilla del Cullen Performance Hall como en línea a través del sitio web del teatro: https://uh.edu/cullen-performance-hall/. Se recomienda adquirir las entradas con antelación debido a la alta demanda esperada.
La Académica de Folklore y Ritmos Latinos, con sede en 24432 FM 1314, Porter, TX, continúa su misión de preservar y promover las tradiciones culturales mexicanas a través de la educación formal y la experimentación artística. La academia no solo fomenta la identidad cultural entre las nuevas generaciones, sino que también proporciona una plataforma para que los artistas locales exhiban su talento.
Para más información sobre el evento, la compra de entradas, o para explorar oportunidades de patrocinio y coordinación de entrevistas, los interesados pueden contactar a los organizadores al (281) 601-2549 / (305) 389-7839 o enviar un correo electrónico a academyoffolklore@gmail.com. También pueden visitar su sitio web para más detalles: https://sites.google.com/view/academyoƯolklore/.
No se pierda esta oportunidad de sumergirse en la riqueza cultural de México y celebrar el segundo aniversario de la Académica de Folklore y Ritmos Latinos en una noche llena de color, pasión y tradición.
HOUSTON (July 30, 2024) – For one week only, first-timers and longstanding patrons of live performing arts can take advantage of exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE ticket deals, during the third annual Houston Theater Week, August 12-18, 2024.
Houston First Corporation is excited to again spearhead the city’s largest collaboration between 23 professional performing arts groups to increase access to tickets for music, dance and theater enthusiasts. This year’s deals cover more than 230 performances of exciting and diverse live shows.
“We started Houston Theater Week as a way to support our theaters, performing artists and behind-the-scenes professionals post pandemic. Now this week-long promotion has grown into an annual collective effort, which to date has generated more than $1.5 million in ticket sales revenue since its inception for our world-class performing arts organizations and the hundreds of professionals who work in the creative industry,” said Michael Heckman, president & CEO, Houston First Corporation.
“Houston’s annual Theater Week is making a difference for both patrons and our arts organizations. Not only does the revenue generated through ticket sales keep artists and other creative professionals working, it strengthens our already vibrant theater scene and exposes new audiences to a range of cultural performances by some of the best talent in the world at a discount,” said Hillary Hart, Theater District Houston. “We applaud Houston First for leading this effort and we encourage everyone to be adventurous, and try something new this year.”
Consumers can easily shop in one place for a range of shows and performances that take place throughout the 2024-2025 season. Whether it’s the first time or you’re a regular, Theater Week is the best time to take advantage of affordable offers to quality, live performances. From world premieres to holiday classics, there’ssomething for everyone to enjoy.
“A dynamic performing arts community is one of Houston’s strongest assets and is certainly a valuable selling point when marketing our destination. As some performing arts organizations in other parts of the country struggle to stay afloat, Houston is fortunate to have a thriving industry that is vital to the city’s economy. We expect Theater Week to help us keep it that way,” said Heckman.
2024’s participating organizations are:
4th Wall Theatre
Alley Theatre
Apollo Chamber Players
Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre
Chamber Music Houston
DACAMERA
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
Echo Orchestra
Houston Ballet
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Masterworks Chorus
Houston Symphony
Jazz Houston
Kinetic Ensemble
Main Street Theater
Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Performing Arts Houston
Rec Room Arts
ROCO
Stages
Tee Zee Productions
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Under the Stars This year’s first-rate performances include: ▪ 5th Annual Mariachi Festival ▪ A Christmas Carol ▪ Aba Diop Trio ▪ Adrienne Warren in Concert ▪ Aida Cuevas ▪ Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: The Music of Motown ▪ All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg ▪ An Eschenbach and Bruckner Birthday ▪ An Evening with Sutton Foster ▪ André 3000 – New Blue Sun Live In Concert ▪ Bach’s St. John Passion ▪ Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández ▪ Beauty and the Beast – The Musical ▪ Bennewitz Quartet ▪ Blackbird ▪ Boccherini’s Night in Madrid ▪ Breakin’ Classical ▪ Bug ▪ Cheyenne Jackson: Signs of Life ▪ Chiaroscuro String Quartet ▪ Christmas with Nicole Heaston ▪ Cinderella ▪ Clap Your Hands, say yeah! The Great American Music Adventure ▪ Complexions Contemporary Ballet ▪ Conrad Tao, Piano ▪ Counterpoint: Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher ▪ Dear Evan Hansen ▪ December ▪ DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL ▪ Disney’s Frozen ▪ Dover Quartet ▪ Duke Bluebeard’s Castle ▪ Dvorak’s Violin Concerto ▪ Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” ▪ English Romantic Strings ▪ Escher Quartet ▪ Fauré Requiem ▪ FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour ▪ Frenzy ▪ Gryphon Piano Trio ▪ Hamlet (Modern Adaptation) ▪ Hansel and Gretel & Don Quixote ▪ Il Trovatore ▪ Imani Winds; Michelle Cann, piano ▪ In Praise of Virtue ▪ In The Heights ▪ In The Night ▪ Jazz Houston Presents: Sarah Vaughan at 100! ▪ Jerusalem Quartet ▪ John Williams & Steven Spielberg: Movie Magic ▪ Joyful Fanfares: Holiday Brass Spectacular ▪ Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville ▪ Kim’s Convenience ▪ Kodō: Warabe ▪ Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella ▪ Leonkoro Quartett ▪ Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300 ▪ Liberty ▪ Lincoln Center on Tour ▪ Little Shop of Horrors ▪ Live at the Founders Club: Brazil Samba Jazz, Raquel Cepeda and Marvio Ciribelli in Concert ▪ Live at the Founders Club: Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln with Camille Thurman and Darrell Green ▪ Live at the Founders Club: Katie Rose Clarke featuring, Steven Jamail, Music Director and Piano ▪ Lizz Wright ▪ Losers Cirque: The Audition ▪ Loving Clara Schumann ▪ Mahler 3 ▪ Mariachi Sol de México De Jose Hernandez Presents: Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmas ▪ Mean Girls ▪ Memoriam ▪ Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto ▪ Meow Meow ▪ Merz Trio: “Night Songs” ▪ Meta4 String Quartet ▪ Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown ▪ Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B ▪ Music of Selena ▪ Noël Coward’s Private Lives ▪ Noises Off ▪ Notos Piano Quartett ▪ Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist ▪ Panto Pinocchio ▪ Papa Où T’es? ▪ Pavel Haas Quartet ▪ Primary Trust ▪ Race ▪ Raymonda ▪ Relaxed and Sensory Inclusive Performance: Musical Melting Pot World Tour! ▪ Relaxed and Sensory Inclusive Performance: Orígenes ▪ Relaxed and Sensory Inclusive Performance: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ▪ ROCO in Concert: Courageous ▪ ROCO in Concert: Optimistic ▪ ROCO in Concert: Outspoken ▪ ROCO in Concert: Remarkable ▪ Seared ▪ Seven Assassins Walk into a Bar ▪ Showstoppers! Celebrating Iconic Women of Broadway ▪ Sibelius V + Stravinsky ▪ Sleeping Beauty The Musical ▪ Sō Percussion with Shodekeh Talifero ▪ Sparrow ▪ Spring Awakening ▪ Swing State (Texas Premiere) ▪ Swingin’ Christmas with Houston Jazz Orchestra ▪ Takács Quartet and Jeremy Denk, piano ▪ Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards ▪ The 39 Steps ▪ The Glass Menagerie ▪ The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote ▪ The Janeiad ▪ The Little Mermaid ▪ The Night Shift Before Christmas ▪ The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical ▪ The Year of Magical Thinking ▪ Topdog/Underdog (Pulitzer & Tony Winner) ▪ Traditions Reimagined ▪ Twyla Tharp Dance ▪ Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Tony Winner) ▪ Velocity ▪ Very Merry Pops ▪ Vijay Iyer Trio ▪ Viva Italia! Opera Beyond Words ▪ Vivaldi, Handel, & Bach ▪ VOCES8 ▪ Waitress ▪ We The People Concert 1: LIBERTY ▪ We The People Concert 2: OPPORTUNITY ▪ We The People Concert 3: DIVERSITY ▪ We The People Concert 4: FREEDOM ▪ Winter SolsticeReturns
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About Houston First Corporation: Houston First Corporation (HFC) is the official destination marketing organization for the country’s fourth largest city. In addition to serving as operator for the George R. Brown Convention Center and some of Houston’s most prominent art, entertainment, and event venues, HFC is focused on promoting the city’s vibrancy and rich tapestry of culture. By harnessing the city’s collective energy, ambition, and creativity, including its diverse culinary scene, world-renowned performing arts, medical and space innovation, and elite filming locations, HFC is solidifying Houston as a premier national and global destination. For the latest news and info regarding HFC, visit www.houstonfirst.com.
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) reminds residents to take precautions as high temperatures affect our area. National Weather Service forecasts predict extreme heat into next week. Extreme heat is defined by Ready.gov as a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. Exposure to extreme heat can cause heat stroke, exhaustion, and even death. Older adults, children and people with certain illnesses and chronic conditions are at greater risk. Heat-related illnesses are preventable.
1. Stay in air conditioning as much as possible. Shopping malls, libraries, and other public indoor spaces are great places to go to beat the heat when needed. 2. Wear light-colored, lightweight, and loose-fitting clothing. 3. If you must be outdoors, stay hydrated and avoid heavy labor and other physical activities. Take frequent breaks. 4. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Temperatures rise quickly and can reach deadly levels in minutes.
Common symptoms of heat-related sickness include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness. Seek medical care or call 911immediately if you suspect someone is suffering from a heat-related illness.
La Oficina de Seguridad Nacional y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Harris (HCOHSEM, por sus siglas en ingés) recuerda a los residentes que tomen precauciones ya que las altas temperaturas afectan nuestra área.
Los pronósticos del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional predicen calor extremo hasta la próxima semana. Ready.gov define el calor extremo como un período de alta temperatura y humedad con temperaturas superiores a los 90 grados durante al menos dos o tres días. La exposición al calor extremo puede causar insolación, agotamiento e incluso la muerte. Los adultos mayores, los niños y las personas con ciertas enfermedades y condiciones crónicas están en mayor riesgo. Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor son prevenibles.
1. Permanezca en un lugar con aire acondicionado tanto como sea posible. Los centros comerciales, bibliotecas y otros espacios públicos interiores son excelentes lugares para refrescarse cuando sea necesario. 2. Use ropa de colores claros, ligera y holgada. 3. Si debe estar al aire libre, manténgase hidratado y evite trabajos pesados y otras actividades físicas. Tome descansos frecuentes. 4. Nunca deje a niños o mascotas desatendidos en vehículos. Las temperaturas aumentan rápidamente y pueden alcanzar niveles mortales en minutos.
Los síntomas comunes de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor incluyen dolores de cabeza, mareos, náuseas y pérdida del conocimiento. Busque atención médica o llame al 911 de inmediato si sospecha que alguien está sufriendo una enfermedad relacionada con el calor.
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Astros veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. likely will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from injuries that forced him to shut down from throwing a month ago during his rehabilitation.
Astros manager Joe Espada made the announcement Sunday before Houston lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0. McCullers will miss his second straight season after undergoing surgery in June 2023 to repair his right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur in his pitching elbow. He had hoped to return to the Astros for a stretch run in which they are battling the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West.
McCullers, 30, hasn’t pitched since 2022, when he went 4-2 with a 2.27 ERA in eight starts for the Astros. He is 49-32 with a 3.48 ERA in 130 games (127 starts) in seven major league seasons, all with the Astros. He was an All-Star in 2017, when he finished 7-4 with a 4.25 ERA in 22 starts.
McCullers had progressed to throwing bullpen sessions in Houston this season, but he was taken off his rehab assignment last month. Espada said McCullers has no structural damage in his pitching elbow, but the manager gave no specific reason for the latest setback.
“Where he’s at right now, I think it’s safe to say I don’t think he’ll pitch this season,” Espada said Sunday. “It would be almost too much to ask him to ramp up and get him back this season. Everything is moving in the right direction, but with the number of games, that’s where we’re at.”
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, who is recovering from neck stiffness, threw a 37-pitch live batting practice session, topping out at 94 mph, on Sunday before his club’s loss. Espada said the plan is for Verlander to start a rehab assignment next weekend.
Information from Field Level Media and the Associated Press was used in this report.
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index plunged more than 12% on Monday as investors worried that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than had been expected dumped a wide range of shares.
The Nikkei index shed 4,451.28 to 31,458.42. It dropped 5.8% on Friday and has now logged its worst two-day decline ever, dropping 18.2% in the last two trading sessions.
At its lowest the Nikkei plunged as much as 13.4%. Its biggest single-day rout was a drop of 3,836 points, or 14.9%, on the day dubbed “Black Monday” in October 1987. It suffered an 11.4% drop in October 2008 during the global financial crisis and fell 10.6% during the aftermath of massive earthquakes and nuclear meltdowns in northeastern Japan in March 2011.
Share prices have fallen in Tokyo since the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. The benchmark is now about 3.8% below the level it was at a year ago.
The wave of selling hit all sorts of companies.
Toyota Motor Corp.’s shares dropped 11% and Honda Motor Co. lost 13.4%. Computer chip maker Tokyo Electron dived 15.8% and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plunged 18.4%.
