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Could 'killer bees' make their way to New Jersey?
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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In recent days, you may have seen some unnerving headlines about "killer bees" making their way across the United States. As reported by USA TODAY, several incidents involving these bees have taken place over the last three months alone. In Texas,...
Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
Congressional Democrats are calling for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to reinstate 139 of the agency's employees, who were recently put on administrative leave after signing a letter dissenting with its latest policies....
Solitary Rescuer Leads 165 Children to Safety During Recent Texas Flooding–Hailed as a Hero
Good News Network
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July 8, 2025
(left) an undated photo of Scott Ruskan (right) flooding in central Texas – credit, US Coast Guard A little-known Coast Guard officer has been hailed as a hero after rescuing 165 people from the Texas hill country floods. Petty Officer and rescue...
Go local to save the environment
Newsday - New York
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As the Trump administration dismantles federal environmental protections and strips the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of its capacity to do its job, local governments are emerging as front-line defenders against dangerous and unchecked...
Coast Guard rescue swimmer stationed in C.C. saves 165 from Texas flood
KRIS 6 - Texas
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July 8, 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — A rescue swimmer assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi is being called a hero for rescuing 165 from Camp Mystic during the July 4th flooding disaster. Petty Officer Scott Ruskan says his rescue team was sent...
Lehigh Valley weather: Flood watch in effect Tuesday; up to 2 inches per hour of rain could fall
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
Excessive rainfall could cause flooding this afternoon in the Lehigh Valley. Widespread showers and storms, with rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour, could come to the region and nearby counties, according to the National Weather Service in...
Trump’s Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port-a-potties to use at his New Jersey club
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
NY weather: Weather alert announced for strong thunderstorms in Rockland and Westchester counties Tuesday afternoon
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:28 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Rockland and Westchester counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 2:28 p.m., Doppler radar...
Accountant-Turned-Coast-Guard-Swimmer Saves 165 on Very First Mission During Texas Floods
The Western Journal
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July 8, 2025
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer is being hailed as a hero for helping save 165 kids on his first mission during Friday’s flash floods in Texas. New Jersey native Scott Ruskan, 26, used to be an accountant with the big-time firm of KPMG, the New York...
Teen counselors and rookie rescue swimmer save dozens in Texas camp flood
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
A US coast guard rescue swimmer on his first rescue mission as well as teenage counselors who helped shepherd cold and wet young campers to safety have been credited with saving dozens of lives at a flood-ravaged Christian summer camp on the banks...
Ex-Biden official slams President Trump on climate change after deadly floods
Fox News
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Former Biden State Department official Monica Medina says President Trump should "stop mocking climate change" after the catastrophic floods in Texas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Monica Medina, a former Biden State Department...
Severe storms topple trees, flood interstates during height of Tuesday commute in mid-Atlantic
FOX Weather
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July 8, 2025
Severe storms capable of producing flash flooding are eyeing the northeast, with thunderstorms taking shape through Tuesday evening. New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia are all in the threat zone. PHILADELPHIA – A sweltering hot day turned...
Coast Guard Swimmer Rescues Over 160 Flood Victims
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 8, 2025
A heroic Coast Guard rescue swimmer is being credited with rescuing 165 victims, many of them children, amidst the devastating and deadly floods in Texas. Amid the tales of child deaths, home destruction, and other tragedies comes this very...
The New American Irish Historical Society Treasurer, William Hogan, Announces Its July 21st Fundraiser and Plans for New Events
Irish Examiner USA
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July 17, 2025
Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour The American Irish Historical Society has been a hallmark of the American Irish experience in the United States since 1897. Headquartered in New York City, The AIHS is a museum, library, and cultural center. As a...
Tropical Storm Chantal claims several lives as it floods central North Carolina
KHQA 7 - Missouri
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (TNND) — Remnants from Tropical Storm Chantal dumped up to 10 inches of rain in central North Carolina on Sunday night into Monday morning, causing significant flooding, deaths and water rescues. It was the third named storm of...
N.J. weather: Heavy rain, possible flash flooding, extreme heat expected Tuesday
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
While much of New Jersey was spared drenching rain on Monday, that’s not expected to be the case on Tuesday, as forecasters are again calling for thunderstorms and potential flash flooding on a very hot day. A quiet start to the day is expected to...
Today’s audio update: Coast Guard swimmer from N.J. rescues 165 from Texas floodwaters, new Superfund site in Mercer County
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting a heroic U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey credited with saving 165 people from floodwaters in Texas and the addition of a contaminated historic site in Mercer County to the...
Outrage as golfer, 28, dies from being struck by lightning after fellow player said warning alarm was too quiet
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
By JACK BEZANTS Published: 10:58 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 11:37 EDT, 16 July 2025 A golfer has died at 28 after being struck by lightning in a horrifying accident at a course in New Jersey - amid claims that players weren't properly warned...
Worsening Climate Change Driving Spread Of Lyme Disease
Crooks and Liars
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July 8, 2025
Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a spike in tick bite cases, according to new data from the CDC. Via ABC News: July has already seen the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017, with the Northeast region reporting the most...
Philadelphia weather: Scattered severe storms push through region
FOX 29 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania
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Severe weather across the Delaware Valley took out trees and power lines while flooding roadways. PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday has been a hot and muggy one for the Philadelphia area with high temperatures in the 90s and the oppressive heat has given way...