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Floodwaters Wreck NYC Subway, NJ Declares Emergency — Deaths Confirmed

Record rainfall triggers catastrophic flooding in New York City subway systems and New Jersey streets, prompting state of emergency declarations and resulting in at least two fatalities as transportation grids collapse under water.

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Number 2.7% - June consumer price index annual inflation rate increase amid Trump's tariffs

Quote "I'm disappointed but not done with Putin" — President Donald Trump on Russia

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NYC Subway Stations Flooded Amid Heavy Rains

Flash Floods Kill 2 in New Jersey, State of Emergency Declared

Floodwaters Flood NYC Subway, Stranding Commuters

Severe flooding impacts New York and New Jersey, causing subway station inundations and fatalities.

Republicans Block Effort to Release Epstein Files

House Republicans Vote Against Epstein Files Release

One GOP Lawmaker Defies Trump, Votes to Release Epstein Files

Controversy and political strife emerge over the blocking of Jeffrey Epstein file releases and associated battles within the Trump administration and Republican ranks.

Trump Urges Zelensky to Strike Moscow

Trump Threatens Russia with 100% Tariffs

Trump Privately Pushes Ukraine to Hit Russian Territory

President Trump pressures Ukraine to escalate military actions against Russia, privately urging strikes including against Moscow, while threatening severe economic tariffs on Russia.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Ed Dept Workers

SCOTUS Greenlights Mass Education Dept Layoffs

Trump Moves to Gut Education Agency as Court Backs Him

U.S. court rulings and political decisions allow Trump administration to proceed with large-scale layoffs and dismantling of the Department of Education.

Nvidia Cleared to Resume AI Chip Sales to China

Nvidia and AMD Stocks Surge on Chip Trade Easing

Google Invests $25B in US Data Centers, AI Infrastructure

Tech industry news includes major AI chip sales resuming to China after U.S. government approval, and large investments in data centers.

Syria Announces Ceasefire After Deadly Sectarian Clashes

Israel Strikes Syrian Military After Sectarian Violence

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 12 in Lebanon Including Hezbollah Fighters

Ongoing Syrian conflict and Middle East tensions marked by deadly sectarian violence and Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian and Lebanese forces.

World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Dies at 114 in Hit-and-Run

Fauja Singh, Oldest Marathoner, Dies in Road Accident

Pastor John MacArthur, Evangelical Leader, Dies at 86

High-profile deaths and tragedies include the world's oldest marathon runner dying in a hit-and-run and the passing of influential evangelical pastor John MacArthur.

Senate Confirms First Federal Judge of Trump’s Second Term

Whitney Hermandorfer Confirmed to 6th Circuit Court

Progressive Groups Push to Block Trump Judicial Nominee

Political strife and authoritarian appointments stir debate as Trump's administration confirms controversial judicial nominees and faces GOP and activist opposition.

Trump Imposes 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes

EU Calls Trump’s 30% Tariff Plan Unacceptable, Prepares Retaliation

Inflation Jumps as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Kick In

Trump's tariffs provoke backlash from trading partners and threaten to raise consumer prices, inflation edges up amid the global trade tensions.

Deadly Texas Floods Continue Search for Missing

Camp Mystic Devastated by Flood, Evacuation Delayed

Trump FEMA Chief Arrives Weeks After Texas Flood Disaster

Flood disasters in Texas lead to massive losses, camp destruction, and delayed government response amid political criticism.

Hundreds Held at Florida 'Alligator Alcatraz' Without Charges

Tour Guide Defends 'Alligator Alcatraz' Conditions from Dems

Conservatives Attack Democrats Over 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Controversy erupts around Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE detention center, with many detainees having no criminal charges, sparking political and public debate.

Trump and McCormick Announce $70 Billion Energy, AI Deal

Pittsburgh Poised to Become AI Hub with $75 Billion Investment

Department of Defense Partners with AI Companies

Trump administration’s energy and AI initiatives focus on major investments and partnerships to boost U.S. competitiveness and growth.

Nvidia Gets OK to Resume H20 AI Chip Sales to China

AMD Set to Restart Sales of MI308 AI Chips to China

NVIDIA Plans to Resume AI Chip Sales After US Approval

High tech and innovation sector expands as NVIDIA and others resume AI chip sales to China with U.S. government approval amid easing trade restrictions.

Grandmother Shot in Face with Pellet Gun in Seattle

Man Killed by Water Buffaloes in Oklahoma Farmyard

Man Arrested for Firebombing Election Equipment in Colorado

Safety incidents and crimes spark attention with violence, suspicious fires, and shocking attacks affecting communities across the U.S.

Epstein Lawsuit and DOJ Conflicts Stoke Political Firestorm

Jeffrey Epstein Files Release Sparks MAGA Civil War

Epstein’s Lawyer Denies Existence of Client List

Legal battles and scandals unfold connected to Jeffrey Epstein's case, with DOJ actions, internal feuds, and calls for more transparency as controversy mounts.

State of Emergency Declared as Severe Storms Slam Northeast

Flash Flood Threat Sends Alerts for New York City Region

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Sweep Across Northeast

Flash floods and weather threats persist across the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, raising alerts and disrupting travel as storms continue.

Andrew Cuomo Announces Independent Run for NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani Poised to Meet Wary NYC Business Leaders

RNC Chair Labels Mamdani 'Face of New Democratic Party'

Political developments in New York City, including Andrew Cuomo’s unexpected independent mayoral bid and Zohran Mamdani’s rising profile and controversies.

Massive ICE Raids Stir Violence, Activists Ramp Up Protests

ICE Declares Migrants Ineligible for Bail, Keeping Many Detained

Dem Congressman Faces Criticism for Sharing ICE Officer Info

Controversial ICE raids, migration policies, and protests highlight tensions within immigration enforcement and deportation efforts.

Google to Invest $25B in Data Centers Across US Electric Grid

Apple, MP Materials Partner for $500M US Rare Earth Magnet Deal

Google Signs $3B Deals for US Hydropower Power Purchases

Major corporations and technology companies are making significant deals and investments in clean energy, rare earth minerals, and AI infrastructure.

PBS Calls $500M Funding Cut 'Silencing Educational TV'

Senate Faces Vote on $9.4B Rescissions Package

House GOP Presses Senate to Pass Spending Cuts Bill

Political disputes heat up over funding cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, with Senate votes looming on rescission bills.

Federal Court Temporarily Blocks End to Afghan TPS

Appeals Court Stays Trump Plan to End Afghan Temporary Protected Status

Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Afghan Deportation Protection

Federal court rulings grant temporary relief to Afghan nationals against Trump administration’s revocation of protected status.

MAGA Fury Grows Over Trump’s Epstein Files Handling

Democrats Panic Over Masked ICE Agent Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Trump on Ukraine Arms

Political and social unrest featured in divisive actions, protests, and controversies including ICE, MAGA splits, and Democrat infighting.

Grand Canyon North Rim Fire Rages Amid Extreme Heat

Wildfire Destroys Historic Grand Canyon Lodge

Multiple Wildfires Blaze Across Northern California

Advanced wildfire and environmental events threaten landmarks and regions, with fires destroying Grand Canyon structures and causing casualties.

August Social Security Benefits to Hit $967

US Inflation Accelerates to 2.7% Rate Amid Tariffs

Inflation Report Shows Prices Rising Faster in June

Social Security and inflation issues highlight rising concerns as benefits payments approach and consumer prices climb amid tariffs.

UK Secretly Resettled Thousands of Afghans

EU Trade Ministers Slam Trump’s Tariff Threats

NATO Criticized by Kremlin Over Moldova Role

International political developments include secret UK Afghan resettlement programs and escalating NATO and EU tensions related to Russia and the Middle East.

Trump Accuses Adam Schiff of Mortgage Fraud

Trump Slams ‘Scam Artist’ Schiff in Personal Attack

Trump Calls for Schiff Prosecution Over Mortgage Fraud

Controversies mount around Trump’s dealings with political rivals, including attacks on Adam Schiff and the management of Justice Department investigations.

Unreleased Beyonce Music Stolen from Vehicle in Atlanta

Beyonce Fan Injuries Reported After Atlanta Concert

Comedian Dies Days Before Birthday Roast

Sports and entertainment show incidents including theft of unreleased Beyonce music and notable deaths impacting cultural figures.

Senate GOP Scrambles to Secure Support for $9.4B Cuts

Speaker Johnson Pressures Senate on Rescission Bill

White House Pushes for Spending Clawbacks in Senate

Federal budget and spending battles heat up with Senate Republicans scrambling to finalize rescission bills and funding clawbacks.

Avelo Budget Airline Shuts Down West Coast Operations

Major Car Rental Company Closes Multiple Locations

Tesla Enters Indian Market With Pricey Model Y

Airline and transportation updates include shutdowns and disruptions amid operational and regulatory challenges.

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