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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Fourth of July Week Starts Wet and Ends With Perfect Beach and BBQ Weather in New Jersey
Shore News Network
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June 30, 2025
38 TRENTON, N.J. — Residents across New Jersey can expect a stretch of unsettled weather through midweek, with thunderstorms and hot temperatures dominating the early part of the forecast before conditions stabilize ahead of the Fourth of July....
Ruiz, Turner ‘New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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Ruiz, Turner ‘New Jersey Universal Preschool and Kindergarten Act’ Heads to Governor’s Desk TRENTON – To continue expanding New Jersey’s nation-leading early childhood education ecosystem and give children in every zip code a solid academic start,...
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...
July to Start with Severe Weather Event in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, & Maryland
Weatherboy
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June 30, 2025
Thunderstorms are possible in the color shaded areas; there’s an increased threat of severe thunderstorms within the dark green area and an even higher threat level in the yellow area. Image: NWS SPC Just days after a severe weather event brought...
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...
Lidl Continues Northeast Expansion with New Jersey Store
Store Brands
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June 30, 2025
Lidl's newest New Jersey store will open July 25 in Hackensack. New Jersey residents who bought a house out in Hackensack will soon have a new option for their grocery needs. Lidl will open its newest store in the Garden State on Friday, July 25,...
'Still much work to do' on overdue Pa. budget after House proposal
Lebanon Daily News - Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania House advanced a $50.6 billion budget proposal, roughly $900 million less than Gov. Shapiro's initial plan. While negotiations continue between the Democratic-controlled House and the GOP-led Senate, a final agreement remains...
Immigrant Entrepreneurs Honored for Making a Difference in New Jersey
New Jersey Business Magazine
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June 30, 2025
Left to right: Dr. John Pelesko Provost of NJIT accepting the award for Dhiraj Shah along with Arthur Kapoor Winner of Growth Award and Marion Reinson, judge. General Business On Jun 30, 2025 The NJ Business Immigration Coalition honored the...
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
CBS - New York
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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...
N.J. weather: Flash flooding threat grows. Up to 6 inches of rain possible in some areas.
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Weather forecasters say they are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential threat of serious flash flooding in parts of New Jersey Monday from heavy rain sparked by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. The National Weather Service...