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'Blade Runner' composer dies at 79

'Blade Runner' composer dies at 79

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'Blade Runner' composer dies at 79

Vangelis started playing the piano at age 4, although he got no formal training and claimed he never learned to read notes.

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Ex-Virginia Tech player pleads not guilty in beating Tinder date to death

The former linebacker from Virginia Beach is accused of fatally beating a man he met on an online dating site and had initially believed to be a woman.
Local News

Gov. Abbott announces coordinated response to West, Central Texas wildfires

Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Texas, including the Mesquite Heat fire in Taylor County, which has caused officials to issue evacuation orders.
State

Del Rio Sector Border agents arrest man wanted in connection to murder of Mexican politician

Border Patrol said the man is wanted for questioning by the Government of Mexico in connection with murder of a politician in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

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2022 Dyess Big Country AirFest canceled
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

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2022 Dyess Big Country AirFest canceled

Organizers said multiple factors led to the decision to cancel the event.
Local News

'Zoolute' event at Abilene Zoo rescheduled for a later date

The zoo will still honor anyone with an active, retired or dependent ID to be allowed free admission on May 21.

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Vaccines

Yes, there used to be a vaccine for Lyme disease

It used to be possible to be immunized against the common tick-borne illness, but the vaccine's manufacturer discontinued it, citing low demand.
Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.