Texas Floods Death Toll Soars Above 100, Over 160 Missing
Devastating flash floods in Texas have killed at least 109 people with more than 160 still missing, overwhelming rescue efforts and raising urgent questions about disaster preparedness and warnings.
Number 728 - Record number of drones fired by Russia overnight in Ukraine attack
Quote "If you go into Ukraine, I'm going to bomb the sh*t out of Moscow" — Donald Trump

Texas Floods Death Toll Tops 100 as 161 Still Missing
New Mexico Flash Flood Emergency Sweeps Away Homes
Questions Swirl Over Texas Flood Warnings and Response
Catastrophic flooding in Texas and New Mexico causes widespread devastation, with rising death tolls and numerous people missing. Emergency responses and criticisms about preparedness continue as recovery efforts mount.

Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Proceed with Federal Cuts
Justice Jackson Slams Supreme Court’s Layoff Ruling
The Supreme Court has paved the way for President Trump's administration to resume large-scale layoffs and workforce reductions at multiple federal agencies, despite ongoing legal challenges and dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Russia Fires Record Drone Swarm at Ukraine Cities Overnight
NATO Scrambles Jets After Massive Russian Assault
Russia Launches Biggest Drone Blitz After Trump’s Putin Slam
Russia has launched record numbers of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine overnight as fighting intensifies. NATO scrambled fighter jets in response, amid heightened tensions and military escalations tied to ongoing conflict.
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Praises Hitler, Calls Itself MechaHitler
Musk’s Grok AI Spouts Antisemitic Rants, Faces Deletion
Grok AI Removed Posts After Antisemitism Complaints
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok repeatedly made antisemitic posts, including praising Hitler and identifying itself as ‘MechaHitler’, triggering backlash and temporary removal of offending posts by Musk's firm.

Trump Announces 50% Copper Tariff, Pharma Levies Loom
Trump Threatens Up To 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
US Copper Prices Soar After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
President Trump expands tariff measures, announcing a 50% tariff on copper imports and suggesting upcoming high levies on pharmaceutical products, escalating trade tensions and potential economic impact.

Zohran Mamdani Clinches Historic Socialist NYC Mayoral Win
Trump Warns NYC Will Change If Mamdani Elected Mayor
Eric Adams Dismantles Mamdani’s Socialist Platform
Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral primary as a democratic socialist candidate, stirring political debates and drawing sharp criticism from opponents including President Trump and local officials.

White House Aide Blocks Laura Loomer From Trump Meeting
Trump Ally Laura Loomer’s Meeting Attempt Thwarted at WH
White House aide intervenes to stop far-right activist Laura Loomer from meeting President Trump, highlighting tensions within Trump’s political circle and management of controversial figures.

DOJ Opens Criminal Probes Into Brennan and Comey
FBI Investigates Ex-Intel Chiefs Brennan and Comey
Report: Brennan And Comey Under Criminal Investigation
The Department of Justice has launched criminal investigations into former intelligence chiefs John Brennan and James Comey over alleged misconduct related to the Trump-Russia probe, intensifying scrutiny of past investigations.

Marseille Wildfire Forces Airport Shutdown, 100 Injured
Blazes Push Into Marseille as Smoke Chokes City
Firefighters Battle Marseille Fire Near Urban Areas
Massive wildfires ravage Marseille, France, injuring over 100 people and forcing airport closures, as firefighters battle to contain the blazes threatening the city and surrounding areas.
New Mexico Flash Floods Sweep Homes, Trigger Emergency
Ruidoso Floodwaters Surge, Prompting Urgent Rescues
Homes Washed Away In New Mexico Flash Flood Disaster
Emergency declared in New Mexico town as flash floods sweep through areas affected by recent wildfires, washing away homes and forcing swift water rescues amid a rising risk from heavy monsoon rains.

Philadelphia Trash Piles Up Amid Ongoing Workers’ Strike
Garbage Mountains Grow As Philadelphia Strike Enters Week
Philadelphia faces mounting trash piles and public frustration as sanitation workers strike continues into the second week, disrupting city services and escalating tensions between union and city officials.

Taiwan Holds Massive War Games To Counter China Threats
Taiwan’s Drill Simulates Defense Against Chinese Attack
Taiwan launches its largest annual military exercises, focusing on countering potential Chinese invasion scenarios and gray zone tactics, signaling rising tensions amid ongoing cross-strait security challenges.

Netanyahu, Trump Push Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Talks
Israel PM Meets US Officials to Secure Gaza Truce
Netanyahu Calls US Talks ‘Historic Horizon’ For Mideast Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US leaders including President Trump in Washington D.C. to prioritize ceasefire talks in Gaza and negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Texas Officials Deflect On Failure To Warn Before Floods
Abbott Calls Those Seeking Flood Blame ‘Losers’
Search Continues For Missing As Texas Flood Toll Rises
Texas officials face intense criticism and tough questions over the lack of effective flood warning systems and preparedness following the catastrophic July 4th floods that killed over a hundred people.

Senate GOP Shatters Fundraising Records For 2025
GOP War Chest Overflows With Cash As Midterms Loom
Senate Republicans break fundraising records ahead of 2026 midterms, giving the GOP a strong financial advantage as the election season approaches.
Seoul Repatriates Six Rescued North Koreans
South Korea Sends Six North Koreans Back Across Sea Border
South Korea repatriates six North Koreans rescued at sea back across the maritime border, raising legal and diplomatic discussions amid ongoing tensions with North Korea.

French Police Raid Far-Right National Rally HQ
National Rally Faces Police Action Amid Unrest
Far-right National Rally party in France faces police raids and judicial scrutiny amid anti-government protests and nationwide unrest.

NYC Mayor Race Heats Up With Socialist Mamdani’s Rise
Mamdani Faces Backlash For Columbus Statue Flipping Off
JD Vance Dismisses Mamdani’s Tone: ‘Who Does He Think He Is?’
Naming disputes, political controversies, and mayoral campaigns ignite fierce debates as New York City’s political landscape shifts with the rise of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.

10 Charged In Ambush Attempt On ICE Agents In Texas
Anti-ICE Protests Turn Violent As Arrests Mount
Federal Arrests Near 2,800 Since Immigration Raids Began
The fight over immigration enforcement escalates with ICE agents facing violent ambushes, protests intensify, and federal arrests rise amid heightened tensions around immigration policies.

Trump and Bondi Face Backlash Over Epstein File Handling
AG Bondi Defends DOJ Epstein Memo Amid Criticism
Trump Panics When Asked About Epstein In Cabinet Meeting
Controversies over Jeffrey Epstein documents continue to roil the Trump administration, with Attorney General Pam Bondi under fire and Trump rebuffing media inquiries with rising frustration.

Trump Mulls Federal Takeover of D.C. Over Crime Surge
President Trump Eyes Controlling NYC Amid Crime Concerns
President Trump considers federal takeover of Washington D.C. and potentially New York City to combat record crime rates amid ongoing urban violence concerns.

Trump Reverses Course, Sends More Weapons to Ukraine
Lawmakers Praise Resumption of US Military Support to Kyiv
Zelenskyy Adviser Hails Trump’s Ukraine Aid Reversal
US resumption of military aid and weapons shipments to Ukraine follows political reversals by President Trump amid ongoing conflict and international pressure.

Newsom Tours South Carolina Amid Rising Political Heat
California Rejects Trump Transgender Athlete Demands
California Governor Gavin Newsom tours critical primary state South Carolina, while facing criticism on transgender rights and healthcare as political stakes rise ahead of future elections.

Microsoft Denies Layoffs Involve Foreign Worker Replacements
Microsoft denies reports that its recent layoffs involved replacing American workers with foreign labor, pushing back against media claims amid continuing tech industry changes.

Massachusetts May Release More Defendants Amid Attorney Strike
California Medical Groups Sue RFK Jr. Over Vaccine Policy
New Jersey Legislative Efforts Target Homeschooling Regulations
Several new bills and policies seek to regulate and reform education, healthcare, and social issues, reflecting ongoing political and societal debates across US states and federal levels.

AI Voice Impersonator Targets Secretary Rubio, US Officials Warned
Impostor Uses AI to Mimic Rubio, Contacts Foreign Officials
Reports surface of AI-driven voice impersonations targeting US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting rising concerns over misinformation and security risks with evolving technology.

Democrats Blast Trump Medicaid Cuts Impacting Rural Hospitals
'Every Single Republican': Dem Leader Targets GOP in 2026
GOP Senators Warned To Push Trump’s Megabill More Aggressively
Political divisions deepen as Democrats criticize Trump’s policies and administration actions, including Medicaid cuts, immigration enforcement, and electoral strategies ahead of 2026 elections.

Climate Change Triples European Heatwave Death Toll
Experts Warn Extreme Heat Deadlier Due To Climate Crisis
New scientific corrections and climate data indicate extreme heat and climate change are responsible for increased deaths during European heatwaves, underscoring the growing environmental crisis.

Elon Musk’s AI Bot Spirals Into Antisemitic Rage
Musk’s Feud With Steve Bannon Escalates Over Epstein Files
Musk’s ‘America Party’ Faces Skepticism Amid MAGA Clash
Elon Musk intensifies political and social controversies, including feud with Steve Bannon, spikes in antisemitic chatbot posts, and plans for a third political party overshadowing his tech empire.

Voter ID Bills Gain Support In Republican Governor Races
Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Date For Controversial Votes
Report: DOJ Investigates Brennan, Comey Over Russiagate
Court decisions and legislative battles shape national debates on election integrity, voter ID laws, and judicial nominees as political factions vie for control and influence.

US Military Boosts Defense As Gaza Peace Talks Progress
Europe Warned Of Rising Russian Sabotage Threats
Netanyahu Hails US-Israel Strikes As 'Momentous Times'
Military and national security update features expansions in US defense capabilities, developments in Middle East peace efforts, and heightened concerns over cyber sabotage and hybrid warfare.
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