Texas Flood Death Toll Tops 100 Amid Rescue and Recovery
Devastating flash floods in central Texas have killed more than 100 people, including 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic summer camp. Search efforts continue even as criticism rises over emergency warning failures and disaster preparedness.
Number 104 - Confirmed deaths in catastrophic Texas floods
Quote "We didn’t even have a warning" — Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. on Texas flood preparedness

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.
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