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How flash floods can sink entire neighborhoods in MINUTES as experts warn states most at risk of deadly event
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
The fast-moving, devastating flood that struck Texas Hill Country on Friday was a flash flood, the deadliest type of storm-related event in the US. Americans were left horrified as they watched a 'river of death' swell more than 30 feet in just 45...
Exec Appointed for Environmental Law Program, Among the World’s Leading University Programs
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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July 7, 2025
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has appointed Michael Hamersky to serve as the executive director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center. In addition to leading the center, he will teach Natural Resources Law at the law school....
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Lives in Texas Flood Disaster as Death Toll Climbs
gCaptain
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July 7, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is being hailed a hero after saving 165 individuals during his first rescue mission in the devastating floods that struck Texas last week. The Department of Homeland Security publicly recognized...
Texas Disaster Was Latest Deadly Inland Flood From A Former Tropical Storm Or Hurricane
AOL
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The Texas flood disaster over Fourth of July was just the latest example of how either a tropical storm or its remnant can still trigger deadly flooding well inland. At least 90 were killed in the Texas Hill Country when up to 20 inches of rain...
‘Shamed’ Lady Liberty Mural Revealed In France In Response To America’s Current Political Climate
Black Enterprise
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July 7, 2025
Leeuw said revealing the work on the 4th of July was also intentional as the Statue of Liberty was a birthday gift from France to the United States on July 4, 1884. As America celebrated Independence Day, France revealed a bold depiction of the...
Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end
NBC News
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July 7, 2025
Dozens of people have been killed after heavy rainfall brought dangerous flash flooding to Central Texas' Hill Country region. Days after Friday's deadly deluge, first responders continue their search for victims along the Guadalupe River near...
Rescue Efforts Continue Following Catastrophic Texas Floods
Government Technology
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July 7, 2025
(TNS) — As the death toll continues to mount in Central Texas following historic and catastrophic flooding, officials and communities across the state were mobilizing relief efforts and finding ways to honor the victims who were killed or remained...
On This Day, July 7, 2007: The Police, Roger Waters & more perform at Live Earth concerts to combat climate change
WMMO - Florida
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July 7, 2025
On This Day, July 7, 2007... The Live Earth concerts to battle climate change took place at various venues across the world, including New Jersey, Tokyo, Rome, London, Washington, D.C. and more. The concerts featured more than 150 acts, with The...
Schumer calls for investigation into Trump's NWS vacancies as Texas flood death toll rises
The Mirror US
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July 7, 2025
New York representative Chuck Schumer has called for an investigation into the vacancies left by President Donald Trump's DOGE cuts. According to Schumer, he is hoping that the Commerce Department’s inspector general will investigate whether the...
At least 1 dead as Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina 2 hours
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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July 7, 2025
(CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.) — Crews in North Carolina are “overwhelmed” with water rescues and search efforts on Monday after Chantal, then a tropical storm, made landfall a day earlier, causing record-breaking flooding in the central part of the state...
Who is Scott Ruskan? Coast Guard hero who saved scores from floods on his first callout
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
A US coast guard is being praised as an 'American hero' after he helped save 165 people from the Texas flood in his first-ever rescue mission. Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, 26, was called out to Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp that was housing...
NYC area under heat advisory Tuesday; severe P.M. storms may bring flooding, strong winds
NBC 4 - New York
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July 7, 2025
Our warm, comfortable, and rain-free weekend is gone. And we’re in for a very different weather story this week. We’re facing hotter temperatures, tropical humidity, and the return of storms, some of which could be strong to severe, threatening...
NJ weather: Daily rounds of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms
New Jersey 101.5
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July 7, 2025
Coming off a simply spectacular 4th of July holiday weekend, changes are ahead in New Jersey's weather forecast. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will drive moisture up the coast Monday. That will lead to a rise in humidity and increasing...
Coast Guard rescue swimmer 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....
Where did it flood in North Carolina? Chapel Hill flooding and more
Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina
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Tropical Storm Chantal caused significant flooding and road closures across central North Carolina, particularly in Chatham and Orange Counties. The Haw River reached its second-highest recorded level, cresting at 32.5 feet. Local states of...
White House blasts Schumer, Democrats for 'depraved lie' blaming Trump for Texas flash flood
Fox News
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July 7, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, reacted Monday to the deadly flash flooding along the Guadalupe River. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Democrats and members of the media who have sought to...
Crews 'overwhelmed' after Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina
Yahoo News
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Crews in North Carolina are "overwhelmed" with water rescues and search efforts on Monday after Chantal, then a tropical storm, made landfall a day earlier, causing record-breaking flooding in the central part of the state and at least one death,...
These high schools in New Jersey had the best SAT scores
New Jersey 101.5
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June 30, 2025
📕Average SAT scores in NJ 📕Breakdown of New Jersey stats 📕Best performing high schools in NJ Results are out for students who took the SAT this year. Nationwide last year, almost 2 million students took the test, which is still used by most...
US President Donald Trump Calls Texas Floods a ‘100-Year Catastrophe’, Says Gaza Deal Likely This Week
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
New Jersey, July 7: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) described the floods in Texas as a "100-year catastrophe" and said he is likely to visit the state on Friday. He said the administration is working in close coordination with...
Chantal hits Mid-Atlantic after triggering life-threatening flash floods in North Carolina
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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Chantal brought heavy, flooding rain and dangerous beach conditions to the Carolinas over the weekend, setting off dangerous flash flooding Sunday in central parts of North Carolina. Chantal was the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane...