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Texas flood death toll climbs past 100 as rescue continues

Camp Mystic confirms 27 lost in Texas floods

Texas county lacked ‘last mile’ warning system before deadly floods

Devastating floods in central Texas have claimed over 100 lives, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic summer camp. Rescue and recovery efforts continue amid criticism over emergency alert failures and political responses.

Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea August 1

Trump announces tariffs on Japan and South Korea imports

Trump revives trade war with 25% tariffs on allies

President Donald Trump announces new tariffs of 25% on imports from key allies Japan and South Korea starting August 1st, with threats to extend tariffs to other countries if trade deals are not reached.

Gunman killed after shooting at Texas Border Patrol facility

Active shooter ambushes Border Patrol agents in Texas

Suspect dead after firing on Border Patrol agents in Texas

A man armed with a rifle opened fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, injuring officers before being killed by police. Investigation continues into the incident described as an ambush.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli PM surprises Trump with Nobel nomination

Netanyahu endorses Trump plan for Gaza relocation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally nominates President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize during a White House visit amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks.

Trump pledges more weapons for Ukraine amid conflict

US to resume sending arms to Ukraine, Trump says

Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine

President Donald Trump pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine after initial pauses in arms shipments, affirming U.S. support amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Federal agents raid LA amid Mayor Bass protests

LA Mayor confronts ICE agents in immigration sweep

Immigration enforcement agents swarm MacArthur Park, LA

Federal immigration agents conduct a large-scale operation in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park, prompting protests and condemnation from Mayor Karen Bass who tried to disrupt the raid.

Samsung profits dive on US chip export bans

Samsung sees 56% profit plunge amid US chip curbs

Samsung projects second-quarter profits to halve

Samsung Electronics forecasts a massive profit drop due to U.S. export controls on chips and delays in AI memory production, hitting its business hard.

DOJ denies Jeffrey Epstein had client list

Justice Department refutes Epstein conspiracy claims

Epstein jail footage released as client list theory dismissed

The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI confirm Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and found no evidence of a blackmail client list, debunking ongoing conspiracy theories.

TSA ends shoe removal at airport security

TSA phasing out shoe removal at checkpoints

Passengers can keep shoes on at some airports now

Transportation Security Administration is ending the requirement for passengers to remove shoes at many U.S. airports during security screening, a policy in place since 2006.

Texas warned of missing emergency alerts before floods

Critics question preparedness after Texas flood warnings missed

NWS Union says offices were fully staffed during floods

Texas officials and authorities express concern about emergency alert systems, noting failures and funding cuts may have hindered warnings before the deadly Texas floods.

Houthis restart attacks on Red Sea shipping

Houthi rebels threaten further strikes on Israel

Oil prices surge as Houthis hit second Greek vessel

Houthi rebels in Yemen have resumed missile and naval attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea after previously surrendering, escalating regional tensions.

Russian Transport Minister dead hours after firing

Putin’s former transport chief found dead in suspected suicide

Death of top Russian official fuels speculation

Russia's former Minister of Transportation Roman Starovoit was found dead by an apparent suicide shortly after being fired by President Putin, raising questions about political pressures.

Judge blocks Planned Parenthood defunding in Trump bill

Planned Parenthood wins injunction against Medicaid cuts

Planned Parenthood sues Trump admin to keep funding flowing

Legal battles continue over Planned Parenthood funding, with federal judges issuing injunctions preventing the enforcement of funding cuts included in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’

Ted Cruz slammed for Greece vacation during Texas floods

Cruz claims ‘fast as humanly possible’ return from Europe

Daily Beast attacks Cruz over flood response timing

Senator Ted Cruz faces backlash for vacationing overseas during the deadly Texas floods, despite claiming to have returned quickly amid the disaster in his home state.

Socialist Mamdani under fire in NYC mayoral race

Tom Homan warns Mamdani to stop blocking ICE

NYC moderates scramble to stop socialist Mamdani

New York City mayoral race heats up with socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani facing fierce opposition, including criticism over his background and campaign tactics.

ICE raids in LA prompt mayor's public protest

Federal agents deploy heavily in immigrant LA neighborhood

Karen Bass confronts ICE agents during operation

Controversy surrounds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles, with Mayor Karen Bass protesting and federal agents deploying in tactical gear amid heightened enforcement.

TPS protections to end for 76,000 Central Americans

Temporary immigration protections to be rescinded

The Trump administration plans to end temporary protected status for tens of thousands of Honduran and Nicaraguan migrants, potentially affecting their legal protections in the U.S.

Three dead, nine injured in Philadelphia mass shooting

Gunmen open fire randomly in Philly neighborhood

Boy shot in Chicago amid spike in youth violence

Authorities confirm multiple deaths and injuries in recent mass shootings and violent incidents across U.S. cities, highlighting continuing public safety concerns.

Democrats call for probe into National Weather Service after Texas floods

White House defends NWS amid criticism over flood response

Former FEMA chief warns of dangers from funding cuts

The National Weather Service and related federal agencies face scrutiny amid Texas floods, with disputes over staffing, funding cuts, and the adequacy of forecasts and warnings.

Planned Parenthood sues Trump admin over budget cuts

Planned Parenthood files lawsuit against GOP defunding

Judge temporarily blocks defunding of Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood challenges Republican-led funding cuts in court, seeking to maintain Medicaid financing despite the passage of the controversial ‘big, beautiful bill.’

Elon Musk forms new America Party amid political split

DeSantis pours cold water on Musk’s third-party plans

Trump blasts Musk’s party as ridiculous and divisive

Elon Musk announces launch of his new 'America Party', facing criticism from political figures including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump.

Multiple killed in Chicago and East Chicago shootings

Gunman kills two near Ford Heights in Illinois

Shootings surge in Grays Ferry Philadelphia neighborhood

Multiple gunmen open fire in urban areas, leaving several dead and injured, as law enforcement cracks down on violent incidents and gang activity.