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As catastrophic flooding in Texas has left over 100 people dead and many others missing, a recent AP-NORC poll shows that Americans are divided on the government's role in combating climate change, despite a majority believing the federal government should play a major role in tracking weather events
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A Burlington woman, Julie Cole, is trying to make sense of a fake GoFundMe campaign that used a 16-year-old photo of her six children, claiming they were victims of the Texas floods. The campaign had a donation goal of $40,000 and was active for three days before Cole reported
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The devastating floods in Texas have brought to light the complexities of federal disaster response, particularly in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's proposed overhaul or elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Just weeks ago, President Trump expressed his desire to begin "phasing out"
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Floodwaters devastated the Guadalupe River and surrounding areas in Texas, prompting lawmakers to demand answers from federal agencies on their preparation and response to the disaster. A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Ranking Members from the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology,
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As the Texas Hill Country mourns the loss of at least 110 lives to flash flooding, a tight-knit community is left to pick up the pieces from the devastating floods. The region, home to several popular sleepaway camps and youth facilities, including Hill Country Youth Ranch, bore the brunt of
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Tropical storm Danas made landfall on China's eastern coast, triggering flash floods and landslides in provinces such as Zhejiang and Fujian. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, prompting authorities to shut schools, cancel ferry services, and warn residents to stay indoors. As Danas moved inland, it
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Investigations into the devastating floods in Central Texas have highlighted discrepancies between weather models and the National Weather Service's forecasts. Weather models suggested the possibility of 10-20 inches of rain, but the Weather Service's forecasts indicated only about half that amount. The consequences of these forecast
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Chairperson of Nagar Palika, Neetu Mahendra Yadav, and chief municipal officer, Hemeshwari Patle, recently inspected the Ghats of Narmadapuram due to heavy rainfall in the area. During their visit, they directed officials to prepare emergency response plans at Rain Baseras and flood relief camps. They also urged residents and business
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A massive and deadly flash flood disaster has struck Texas, leaving more than 160 people believed to be missing and at least 90 confirmed dead in its wake. The disaster, which occurred on the July Fourth holiday, has raised questions about why widespread warnings were not sounded and more preparations
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The Muslim community in Austin, Texas, has come together to offer prayers and relief efforts for the victims of the devastating floods that hit central Texas in July 2025. In response to Governor Greg Abbott's proclamation on July 6, declaring the day as the Day of Prayer, mosques
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More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in the Texas flooding, with dozens still missing. The devastating disaster has taken a heart-wrenching toll on children, but many were saved by the heroic efforts of Coast Guard swimmers. Meanwhile, an impostor using an AI voice is calling high-level officials, including
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As severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding continue to ravage Kerr County, Texas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 90-day foreclosure moratorium for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured single-family mortgages in the impacted areas. This move aims to provide immediate relief to over
