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In a chilling turn of events, a 27-year-old man in Taipei, Taiwan, carried out a series of deadly attacks, leaving three dead and eleven injured. The suspect, Chang Wen, used knives and smoke grenades, setting fires and stabbing victims before falling to his death. The incident has heightened security measures, with authorities investigating the suspects background and motives. Six injured individuals remain hospitalized, two in critical condition.

The Dallas Stars dominated the Anaheim Ducks in a high-scoring game, winning 8-3. Jason Robertson led the Stars with two goals and an assist, while Roope Hintz and Thomas Harley also scored twice each. The Stars offensive onslaught was too much for the Ducks, who struggled with their goaltending, as Lukas Dostal was pulled after giving up four goals in just over five minutes. The Stars victory marked their thirteenth road win of the season, making them the best road team in the NHL.

BYUs freshman sensation AJ Dybantsa shines, scoring a season-high 35 points, as they secure an 85-67 victory over Abilene Christian, extending their winning streak to eight games.

A 68-year-old man was shot and hospitalized in Converse, Texas. Witnesses led authorities to a suspect, who was apprehended and a weapon was recovered. The investigation continues.

New Braunfels grapples with bittersweet growth as beloved businesses close, including The Weighted Plate, Billys Ice, Las Fontanas, Le Citron Café, NBs Wicked Bah Pizza, Eberhard Lumber, and Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater. New iterations and replacements emerge, but the citys landscape shifts as long-standing staples depart.

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rising star, achieved a remarkable milestone: his one hundredth consecutive regular-season game with at least one block. This feat was accomplished during a dominant one hundred twenty-six to ninety-eight victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Wembanyama led his team with twenty-six points and twelve assists, along with two crucial blocks. He began this blocking streak during his rookie season and is now tied with legendary players Patrick Ewing and Dikembe Mutombo for the second-longest streak in NBA history. Despite missing twelve games due to a calf strain, Wembanyama has already accumulated fifty-one blocks this season.

Residents at Falcon Ridge Apartments in Universal City, Texas, face ongoing issues beyond a recent fire, including widespread rodent infestations, frequent heating and cooling outages, and a reported gas leak. Despite managements efforts, tenants express concerns about safety and responsiveness.