1 hour ago Flash flooding in central North Carolina forces residents to flee homes

Central North Carolina was hit by severe flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal remnants, prompting dozens of water rescues Sunday into Monday.

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2 h. ago Stretchable electronics: Conductive polymer optimized for wearable biosensors

When aiming for stretchable, health-monitoring, skin-like sensor sheets, materials with demanding properties are required: they need to be flexible, biocompatible, and electrically conductive at the same time.

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3 h. ago 4 things to know about the deadly Texas floods and ongoing search efforts

Search efforts continue for the dozens of people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.

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4 h. ago Terrified girls, helicopters, and a harrowing scene: A rescuer’s tale at Camp Mystic

Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people at the all-girls’ camp from deadly floods in Central Texas. The post Terrified girls, helicopters, and a harrowing scene: A rescuer’s tale at Camp Mystic appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago How Trump’s Cuts Hurt Kansas Farmers, From Food Aid to Dog Chow

Kansans created Food for Peace, for 70 years a font of rural income and pride. Now at least one grain broker is trying to sell grain that once fed the world as dog food.

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9 h. ago From Food Aid to Dog Chow? How Trump’s Cuts Hurt Kansas Farmers.

Kansans created Food for Peace, for 70 years a font of rural income and pride. Now at least one grain broker is trying to sell grain that once fed the world as dog food.

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9 h. ago 'The worst day of my life:' Texas' Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

Dozens of people have died in the Texas Hill Country. Scores of others are missing or unaccounted for. As rescue crews continue to search for victims, those who survived are coping with the loss.

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9 h. ago In the midst of grief, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway

A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.

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15 h. ago Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?

Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?  The Washington Post

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17 h. ago WATCH: Harnessing the healing power of music for shelter animals

12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal is on a mission to sooth rescue animals with music.

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18 h. ago Video: Rescuers hoist hiker from narrow canyon in notoriously dangerous Punch Bowls area

Video: Rescuers hoist hiker from narrow canyon in notoriously dangerous Punch Bowls area  Los Angeles Times

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19 h. ago Texas officials race to find survivors after devastating floods

At least 78 people are reported dead after flooding over the weekend. Meanwhile, residents are advised to be cautious over the next 24 to 48 hours as more rain threatens the area.

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20 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 80 as flood warnings complicate rescue effort

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 80 as flood warnings complicate rescue effort  The Washington Post

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21 h. ago Desperation Grows as Texas Flood Rescues Stretch Into Third Day

Crews in helicopters and trucks, in horseback and on foot have saved hundreds of lives since the flooding began on Friday.

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21 h. ago Story of Two Girls Found in Tree in Texas Flood Turns Out to be False, Says Local News Outlet

Officials in Kendall County, Texas, report the rescue of two girls who went missing during the Independence Day weekend flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Rescuers found the girls 30 feet up in a tree along the Guadalupe River. The post Story of Two Girls Found in Tree in Texas Flood Turns Out to be False, Says Local News Outlet appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 70 as flood warnings complicate rescue effort

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 70 as flood warnings complicate rescue effort  The Washington Post

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24 h. ago Camp Mystic director dies while trying to save kids during Texas flooding

Camp Mystic co-owner Dick Eastland, described as "one of the most selfless men," reportedly died trying to rescue campers from catastrophic flooding.

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25 h. ago USCG Serviceman Called 'American Hero' for Rescuing 165 Texas Flood Victims During First Rescue Mission

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed a hero for saving lives during his first rescue mission in the aftermath of the deadly Texas floods. The post USCG Serviceman Called ‘American Hero’ for Rescuing 165 Texas Flood Victims During First Rescue Mission appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago MIRACLE: Texas Man Saves Woman Found in Tree 20 Miles Downstream During Independence Day Flood

In what is being described as a miracle in the Independence Day Flood, a Texas man led rescuers to a woman who managed to climb into a tree after being swept 20 miles downstream in the raging Guadalupe River. The swiftly moving currents swept a vehicle carrying the woman and her parents off a low-water crossing. The post MIRACLE: Texas Man Saves Woman Found in Tree 20 Miles Downstream During Independence Day Flood appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 h. ago Former UPenn swimmer reflects on being teammates with Lia Thomas amid Trump admin victory over university

Former UPenn swimmer shared her account of locker room experiences with Lia Thomas and welcomed UPenn adopting biological definitions for women's sports.

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