81 m. ago Trumps to Visit Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

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1 hour ago Trump heads to Texas flood zone, avoiding criticism he's heaped on other governors

President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Friday in the wake of devastating floods that killed at least 120 people, including dozens of children.

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2 h. ago Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in South Portland

Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in South Portland -- 52 years later  Yahoo News

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2 h. ago Dennis Quaid devastated by close family connection to Texas floods

Texas native Dennis Quaid recalls his sleepless night during the deadly floods when he couldn't contact his daughter, who was working as a camp counselor near Kerrville.

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2 h. ago Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in South Portland — 52 years later

Postcard mailed from Washington, D.C., arrives in South Portland — 52 years later  The Portland Press Herald

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7 h. ago What are the big green bins popping up in Boston neighborhoods? A new option drop off food waste.

"Project Oscar" just expanded into Beacon Hill, Fenway, and the West End, bringing the total amount of locations to 20. The post What are the big green bins popping up in Boston neighborhoods? A new option drop off food waste. appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Trump news at a glance: state department plans mass layoffs in line with president’s ‘America First’ policy

Trump news at a glance: state department plans mass layoffs in line with president’s ‘America First’ policy  The Guardian

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8 h. ago State Department to begin mass layoffs of about 1,800 employees in coming days

The State Department informed U.S.-based employees on Thursday that it would soon be laying off nearly 2,000 workers as part of a plan to downsize its domestic workforce.

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8 h. ago Former public school teacher, 33, charged after 'prolonged pattern of abuse' with teen boy

Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after allegedly grooming a teenage boy while serving as his teacher in Anderson County, South Carolina

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8 h. ago Heartless and Irrational: Texas Tribune Attacks Local Officials Reeling from Deadly Flash Floods

As search and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of the deadly Independence Day flood in Kerrville, Texas, local officials are bearing the brunt of activist news reporters who appear hell bent on politicizing the tragedy. With little to no evidence provided, one story in the Texas Tribune suggests that local officials may have stood idle for more than three hours instead of acting to save lives. The post Heartless and Irrational: Texas Tribune Attacks Local Officials Reeling from Deadly Flash Floods appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Chargers' Najee Harris sustains 'superficial eye injury' during fireworks mishap at holiday event, agent says

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris was injured in a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event, his agent said on Thursday.

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9 h. ago In South Carolina, Newsom Tests the Presidential Waters (Without Saying So)

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California met with Democratic voters in an early primary state that has become pivotal in presidential races.

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10 h. ago Missing teen surfer found alive on remote island miles from shore: 'Didn't give up hope'

A 19-year-old surfer was found safe on North Solitary island, 8 miles from Wooli Beach in Australia, after going missing during an afternoon surf session that prompted a search.

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10 h. ago Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy

Kerr County repeatedly failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

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10 h. ago Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk said — while live-streaming the event on his social media platform, X — that his AI company’s ultimate goal was to develop a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” But where exactly does Grok 4 seek out the truth when trying to answer controversial questions? The newest […]

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11 h. ago Mass. rainfall totals: ‘1 in 200’ weather event floods South Shore

Local meteorologists called the storm affecting the South Shore a historic weather event. Here’s where got the wettest. The post Mass. rainfall totals: ‘1 in 200’ weather event floods South Shore appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago Not Just Any Prime Day Deals, 279 Obsessively Tested Picks—Even $1,200 Off an OLED TV

We understand the skepticism with Prime Day deals—we only recommend quality gadgets that we’ve spent weeks evaluating to ensure you’re getting a good deal on a great product.

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11 h. ago Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination

South African yacht stewardess Paige Bell was found murdered on a luxury vessel in the Bahamas and a fellow crewmember was reportedly charged in her death.

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12 h. ago Even after Texas floods, S.F. has no plans to fix its defunct tsunami warning sirens

Even after Texas floods, S.F. has no plans to fix its defunct tsunami warning sirens  San Francisco Chronicle

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12 h. ago South Carolina Democrat says Newsom must explain 'many failures in California' before presidential run

An ex-South Carolina Democratic Party chairman challenged Gavin Newsom to explain California's homelessness and social safety net failures before considering a presidential run.

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