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New Jersey cop says he was called an ‘angry Italian’ when he reported workplace misconduct
SI Live - New York
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June 29, 2025
A veteran police officer in Bergen County claims in court papers he was retaliated against and denied a promotion after reporting alleged misconduct, harassment and discriminatory behavior by borough and police department officials. Sgt. Anthony...
In Budget Crunch, New Jersey Strips Clean Energy Fund in Near-Record ‘Raid’
Inside Climate News
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July 2, 2025
For the 17th year in a row, the New Jersey Legislature diverted tens of millions of dollars meant for clean energy investments to plug shortfalls in their general state budget. On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the fiscal year 2026...
Update: Flood advisory for 3 N.J. counties expected to expire at 5 p.m.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
The advisory was issued for Essex, Hudson and Union counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 5 p.m. this afternoon for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Essex, Hudson and Union and southeast New York, including...
Letters: Who are the brave? | Ignoring Texas floods | Is education policy just WWE bluster?
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Who are the brave? Friday’s political cartoon by Joey Weatherford quotes Elmer Davis, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” That prompted me to reflect on the thought, “who are the brave?” The...
Update: The flood advisory for Bergen and Passaic counties is anticipated to expire at 6:30 p.m.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
The advisory was active for Bergen and Passaic counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 6:30 p.m. this evening for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Bergen and Passaic and southeast New York, including the...
As California faces court battles, states scramble to save their climate goals
Ars Technica
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July 8, 2025
There’s also a policy tool called indirect source rules, or ISR. The rules are called “indirect” because they don’t regulate the vehicles themselves, but the facilities that attract emissions-heavy traffic, like large warehouses, ports, or rail...
Twin sisters, 8, killed in Texas flash floods ‘brought so much joy’ to grieving family
Metro
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July 8, 2025
Hanna (left) and Rebecca Lawrence were killed in flash flooding on July 4 (Picture: John Lawrence via AP) Twin sisters who had just finished second grade are among the dead as the death toll of flash flooding in Texas passes 100. Dozens of...
Coast Guard swimmer rescues 165 from deadly Texas floods
CBS Dallas - Texas
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A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. Many of those rescued were girls staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where at least 27 other...
Digging Up New Jersey’s Past
U.S.1 Princeton Info - New Jersey
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Photograph of children searching for fossils by Tom Gill. Looking to beat the summer heat? How about splashing around in creeks hunting for fossils? Fossiling is a hands-on, watery adventure perfect for friends and families looking to explore...
Coast Guard member from NJ helps rescue 165 in Texas floods
News 12 New Jersey
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A New Jersey man is being hailed a hero for his role in saving 165 people from the deadly Texas flooding. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer and petty officer from Oxford Township in Warren County, completed his first rescue mission....
Partnering opportunities, STEELS standards at core of inaugural regional environmental literacy Ripple Effects Convening
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Pennsylvania
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PHOTO PROVIDED People look at a display during the inaugural regional environmental literacy Ripple Effects Convening in June in this photo by the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association.Partnering and collaboration were among central themes of...
Gary Palmer named chairman of environment subcommittee
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Alabama’s 6th Congressional District | Alabama’s 6th Congressional District websiteAlabama’s 6th Congressional District | Alabama’s 6th Congressional District website Last week, Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee,...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Monday
94.3 The Point - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Advisories MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. At the Shore Current conditions and forecast as of Mon morning Rip Current Risk Moderate Waves 1 - 2 feet Winds From the South 8 - 14 mph (Gust...
Tropical Depression Chantal floods Triangle region, triggers power outages and rescues
The Chronicle - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Tropical Depression Chantal moved swiftly through central North Carolina Sunday evening, flooding roads, knocking out power and prompting emergency rescues across Durham, Orange, Chatham and Alamance counties. Duke’s campus was spared direct...
Is This the Year of Record-Setting Heat-Domes and Flash Floods?
Townhall
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July 8, 2025
There are far too many true believers among journalists, all eager to join AP’s Seth Borenstein in declaring this the long-awaited summer of record-breaking heat waves. As it turned out, the recent brief spell of uncomfortably hot weather passed...
Streets flood in Lakewood, New Jersey, as rain pounds region
CBS - New York
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Tuesday's rain caused flooding in parts of New Jersey. Streets were underwater in Lakewood, and police say a lightning strike caused power outages. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett and Adi Guajardo report.
Texas flooding victims include Catholic school sisters, camp counselor, Walmart employee
Fox News
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Petty Officer Scott Ruskan speaks with Fox News' Lawrence Jones in Kerrville, Texas, to reflect on the heroic rescue mission as Central Texas continues to reel from the devastation left by the flash floods. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
Trump Administration Wants to Close Key Weather Labs Across the U.S.
The Assembly - North Carolina
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July 7, 2025
This story is published through our partnership with NOTUS. The Trump administration is looking to make sweeping cuts at the nation’s weather agencies, including the closure of all federally funded meteorology labs. The cuts also come as deadly...
Stormy weather causes flooding in parts of New Jersey
News 12 New Jersey
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Residents in Manasquan say Tuesday's flooding event was just the first of many this summer - and many of them didn't mind it. Residents who spoke with News 12 say finding a spot for their car was at the top of their minds during on-and-off...
N.J. weather: Flash flood warning issued in part of state, with heavy rain soaking area
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Waves of heavy rain are drenching parts of New Jersey early Monday evening as clusters of showers and thunderstorms have been sweeping across the state, sparking a flash flood warning in one county and flood advisories in other counties. Although...