Texas Floods Ravage Hill Country: Over 80 Dead, Dozens Missing
Deadly flash floods surged through Central Texas over Independence Day weekend, leaving more than 80 dead including children, and dozens still missing. Rescue operations and investigations into early warning failings continue amid rising flood warnings.
Number 82 - Confirmed deaths from Texas flash floods as search continues for missing campers.
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Texas Flood Deaths Climb Past 80, Survivors Still Missing
Trump Signs Disaster Declaration as Texas Flood Toll Rises
Rescue Crews Race Against Time After Texas Flash Floods
Devastating flash floods have swept through Central Texas, killing dozens including children, with numerous persons still missing. Rescue efforts continue amidst scrutiny of local officials and weather services.

Elon Musk Forms New Political Party After Trump Split
Trump Slams Musk’s Third Party Bid as ‘Train Wreck’
Treasury Chief Shades Musk’s Party Plan on CNN
Elon Musk announces formation of new 'America Party' following fallout with President Trump, prompting criticism from Trump and mixed reactions from political allies and analysts.

Israel Bombs Yemen Houthi Ports and Power Facility
Houthi Rebels Fire Missiles in Response to Israeli Strikes
Israel Targets Houthi Facilities as Hamas Negotiates Ceasefire
Israel launches airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled ports and power plant in Yemen, escalating conflict with the Iran-backed militants who retaliate with missile attacks towards Israel.

Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Production Amid Russia Strikes
Russia-Ukraine Drone Attacks Disrupt Air Traffic
Zelensky Signs Deals to Boost Ukraine's Drone Output
Ukraine and Russia continue drone and missile strikes as Kyiv signs agreements to boost drone production. The conflict intensifies amid diplomatic efforts involving President Trump and Netanyahu.

Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS-Aligned Countries
Treasury Warns Tariffs Will Boomerang Back August 1
Trump Administration Sends Tariff Notices to Trade Partners
Tariff tensions escalate as Trump threatens additional 10% tariffs on nations aligning with the BRICS bloc. The U.S. Treasury signals return to higher tariff rates by August 1 unless deals are reached.

DOJ, FBI Confirm Epstein Suicide, No Client List Found
Trump DOJ Releases Final Word on Epstein Death Conspiracy
New DOJ Video Shows Epstein's Cell Night of Death
The FBI and Department of Justice conclude that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide and had no 'client list,' dispelling conspiracy theories; new surveillance footage released.

Texas Officials Scrutinized Over Flood Warning Failures
National Weather Service Defends Flood Alerts Amid Criticism
Lawmakers Call for Probe Into Weather Service Staffing After Flood
Fierce scrutiny mounts over the National Weather Service and local officials amid accusations that earlier storm warnings may have been inadequate prior to the deadly Texas flash floods.

Heroic Rescues and Survivor Stories Emerge from Texas Floods
Camp Mystic Counselor Honored After Fatal Texas Flood
Miracle Rescues Highlight Texas Flood Devastation
Tragic scenes from Texas floods spotlight heroic rescues and desperate survivors, including accounts from flood camps and families facing grim losses and continued search for missing persons.

EU Trade Talks Crucial as U.S. Tariffs Loom August 1
US Tariffs Threaten to Shake World's Biggest Trade Partnership
White House Stepping Up Pressure for Trade Deals Before Deadline
The European Union faces pressure from impending U.S. tariffs set to escalate in early August as trade talks with the U.S. near a critical deadline, risking disruption of the world's largest trade relationship.

Jets Scramble Over Trump NJ Course Airspace Breaches
Gunboats Attack Cargo Vessel in Red Sea, Crew Abandons Ship
Crew Abandons Liberian Ship After Red Sea Assault
Military tensions rise as fighter jets intercept multiple aircraft violating airspace over President Trump's New Jersey golf course; meanwhile, armed attacks on ships in the Red Sea escalate regional instability.

Desperate Search Continues for Missing After Texas Floods
Texas Sheriff: 11 Campers Still Missing as Death Toll Rises
Volunteers on Horseback Join Texas Flood Rescue Efforts
Search and rescue missions intensify across Texas to find victims missing from the catastrophic floods with communities in mourning and officials bracing for continued severe weather and flooding risks.

Speaker Johnson Hails Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' As Economy Fuel
Critics Slam ‘Shameful’ Trump Tax Bill Impact on Poor, Medicaid
Democrats Warn of Harm From GOP Medicaid Cuts in Spending Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders tout Trump’s massive tax and spending bill as key economic stimulus despite criticism, while Democrats and experts warn of negative impacts on vulnerable populations.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Kick Off As Netanyahu Heads to D.C.
Israel Sends Negotiating Team to Qatar Amid Ceasefire Talks
Netanyahu Believes Trump Meeting Will Spur Gaza Peace Effort
Renewed ceasefire talks in Gaza begin as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet President Trump, with both sides under intensified international pressure to halt ongoing hostilities.
Scrutiny Mounts Over Texas Flood Preparations and Warnings
Texas officials face criticism over flood response, with questions raised on evacuation orders and early warnings ahead of one of the deadliest flash floods in recent US history.

Woman Loses Arm in Lion Attack at Australian Zoo
Seven Bodies Found After California Fireworks Warehouse Blast
Chicago Fourth of July Violence Leaves 6 Dead, 50 Shot
Tragic accidents and incidents highlight the strain of recent events: lion attacks in Pakistan, a fireworks blast in California killing seven, and mass casualties in Chicago violence during the Fourth of July weekend.

Faces of Tragedy: Texas Flood Victims Remembered
Camp Mystic Girls Sing as Evacuation Amid Texas Flood Chaos
Parents and Survivors Tell of Harrowing Texas Flood Escape
Texas flood victims include a diverse mix of families, campers, and children, with harrowing stories of survival and tragedy emerging. Efforts to identify and support affected families continue.

Rosie O’Donnell Blames Trump for Texas Flood Deaths
Media Faces Criticism Over Coverage of Texas Flood Disaster
CNN's Dana Bash Blamed Climate Change and Trump for Texas Floods
Criticism mounts at political figures and media amid Texas flood tragedy, with accusations flying over disaster response and politicization of the deaths. Figures like Rosie O'Donnell and Dana Bash face backlash for their comments.

Pakistan Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to 27
Search Continues for Missing After Global Disasters
Emergency Crews Battle Wildfires in Syria as Hundreds Flee
Deaths and missing persons reported in Pakistan building collapse and other global natural disaster zones with ongoing search and rescue operations highlighting infrastructure and safety concerns.

NATO Chief Warns WW3 Could Start with China-Russia Attacks
Russia and China Seen As Growing Threats In Global Security
NATO's Rutte Issues Grim Forecast on Global Power Struggles
NATO leaders warn of increasing tensions with China and Russia, suggesting a future global conflict could involve simultaneous attacks, amid rising geopolitical instability and confrontations.

Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan May Face Perjury Charges
Trump Political Battles Heat Up Amid Scandals and Lawsuits
House GOP Faces Backlash Over Support for Trump Spending Bill
Political turmoil continues with scandals and conspiracies involving former intelligence officials, revelations about election interference allegations, and rising tensions in the US political landscape.

AI Services Bring $11.5B to Microsoft as Market Shifts Underway
Tariff Tensions Cause Shifts in Global Supply Chains
China Reroutes Exports to Avoid U.S. Tariffs
Technological and economic developments mark the global stage with rising AI revenues, market shifts due to tariffs, and geopolitical maneuvers in trade affecting major economies and industries worldwide.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 During Texas Floods
Heroic Texans Share Stories of Survival and Loss from Flood
Miracle Rescue of Woman Found 20 Miles Downstream in Texas
Tragedy and heroism intersect as heroic rescues save hundreds during Texas floods, including a Coast Guard swimmer hailed an American hero, spotlighting both community bravery and loss.

New York Mayoral Race Spotlight on Zohran Mamdani’s Plans
Democrats Debate Strategy After Mike Johnson Backs Trump Bill
Political battles intensify around upcoming elections, with candidates and parties clashing over tax plans, populism, and internal GOP debates intensified by Trump's influence and policy decisions.

Man Beaten to Death on Chicago CTA Train Platform
Mass Shootings Prompt Calls for Peace after Holiday Violence
Rising crime and violence over the Fourth of July weekend highlight ongoing public safety challenges in U.S. cities, including Chicago shootings and other violent incidents amid national observances.

BRICS Summit Exposes Divisions Among Emerging Powers
Brazil’s Lula Condemns Gaza ‘Genocide’ as Leaders Gather
Putin Declares Globalization Obsolete at BRICS Gathering
International leaders convene at BRICS summit amid internal tensions while global powers discuss trade and geopolitical conflicts, signaling emerging challenges to U.S. global dominance.

Scientists Warn Climate Change Amplifies Extreme Flood Risk
Melting Glaciers Pose Unstoppable Threat Despite Warming Limits
California’s Massive Madre Fire Scorches 80,000 Acres
Scientific and climate warnings emerge as research reveals rising risks from global warming including glacier melt dangers and increased severity of weather events demonstrated by Texas floods and California wildfires.

Trump to Resume Tariffs August 1 Without Trade Deals
Musk Pushes ‘America Party’ Amid Political Rift With Trump
White House Urges Quick Trade Deals Before Deadline
U.S. political landscape heats up with Trump’s aggressive tariff deadlines, formation of new political party by Musk, and ongoing debates over immigration policy and domestic spending bills influencing future elections.

Camp Mystic Tragedy Puts Texas Flood Spotlight on Children
Families Search for Missing Amid Texas Flood Camp Disaster
Hero Father Dies Saving Family from Flash Floods in Texas
Tragedy at Texas summer camps and community efforts highlight human cost of recent floods, as families mourn lost children while emergency responders continue challenging rescue and recovery operations.

Supreme Court Curtails Executive Authority Over Immigration
Democrats Clash Over Welfare and Medicaid Work Requirements
SCOTUS Limits Transgender Medical Care for Minors
Supreme Court rulings and political moves on immigration and social programs shape up new challenges as lawmakers debate policy reforms concerning citizenship, welfare, and workers’ rights.
Missing Fisherman Feared Dead After Shark Attacks in South Africa
Natural disasters and related emergencies spark deadly incidents globally, including shark attacks, building collapses, and wildfires highlighting public safety and emergency response capabilities.

Trump Allies Push Immigration Crackdown Despite Backlash
Media Accused of Bias in Coverage of Trump and Texas Floods
Conservatives Slam Media for Political Coverage of Natural Disasters
US political discourse remains divided as Trump supporters push aggressive immigration and criminal justice policies, while critics call out misinformation and media bias in ongoing national debates.
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