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Josh Gottheimer addresses disability rights anniversary amid NJ weather concerns
NW Bergen News - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Josh Gottheimer, a U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 5th district since 2017, has been actively engaging with his constituents through social media platforms. His recent tweets reflect on significant legislative milestones and current...
Coast guard rescue swimmer from NJ helps rescue 165 kids from Texas floods
New York Daily News
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July 9, 2025
A 26-year-old New Jersey native is being hailed as a hero for his part in saving at least 165 people from Friday’s devastating floods in Texas, most of them girls from Camp Mystic. On Tuesday the number of missing surpassed 160 after authorities...
Mercury Insurance Preparing Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing That Will Broaden Coverage Availability For California Consumers
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Commissioner Lara's Sustainable Insurance Strategy paves way for science-based risk modeling that will build the foundation for a stronger insurance marketplace LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance...
First Alert Weather Day issued for Tri-State Area due to heat, storms
CBS - New York
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By Justin Lewis Updated on: July 9, 2025 / 6:07 PM EDT / CBS New York First Alert Weather: Strong storms possible on Thursday First Alert Weather: Strong storms possible on Thursday 03:45 As far as Wednesday's forecast goes, we were greeted by...
Third Partners Releases Streamlined SB-261 Compliance Strategy for Companies Ahead of California Climate Risk Reporting Deadline
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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MORRISTOWN, N.J. & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025-- Third Partners, a full-service sustainability management consulting firm, is using AI-powered tools to give companies doing business in California a streamlined option for meeting the...
More than 100 dead, 160 missing in Texas floods
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing More than 100 dead, 160 missing in Texas floods 07:44 UP NEXT Young women are working at near-record rates 06:21 Death toll from Texas flooding tops...
Weather alert announced for thunderstorms and gusty winds in 6 N.J. counties until Monday evening
NJ.com - New Jersey
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June 30, 2025
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:33 p.m. on Monday for thunderstorms and gusty winds until 7 p.m. for Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth and Mercer counties. “A band of showers and thunderstorms has developed...
'American Hero' From NJ Saves More Than 160 People From Deadly TX Flooding: Reports
Patch
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July 7, 2025
The 26-year-old former Rider University athlete from Oxford, NJ is a Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard. Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 1:57 pm ET A man from New Jersey is being honored as a hero after sources say he saved more than 160 people...
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How US Coast Guard hero saved 165 children from Texas flooding on first mission
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
When 26-year-old Scott Ruskan signed up as a rescue swimmer with the US Coast Guard, he knew he’d be saving lives. What he didn’t know was that his very first mission would involve airlifting 165 children trapped by catastrophic flooding in Texas....
Country singer Pat Green confirms little brother and family were swept away in Texas floods
Metro
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July 9, 2025
Pat Green has announced the tragic passing of his brother and his brother’s family during the floods (Picture: Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Country star Pat Green has revealed that several of his family members have been killed in the floods...
N.J. weather: Flash flood alerts issued as strong thunderstorms sweep across state
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
Parts of New Jersey are getting thrashed by strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings in several counties Tuesday evening. The weather service said some of the...
Severe storms bring downpours and strong winds to tri-state, trigger tornado warnings
NBC 4 - New York
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July 8, 2025
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of New Jersey as thunderstorms brought powerful straight-line winds and carried the potential for isolated flash flooding. Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey were under a tornado warning for a portion...
For young and Buddhist-curious, a moment of modern mindfulness
Newsday - New York
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NEW YORK (RNS) — New York Zendo Shobo-ji was quiet on a Saturday morning in late June, far removed from the muted hum and chatter that lingers in Lenox Hill, in Upper Manhattan, even on rainy summer days. Inside, a small group of young adults sat...
Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
KPRC - Texas
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July 8, 2025
Scott Ruskan, a 26-year old coast guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, saved 165 lives alongside his aircrew during his first ever rescue mission. Ruskan was sent with an emergency team to Camp Mystic as part of the flash flooding relief effort...
Coast Guard swimmer in Texas named a hero for saving 165 people from floodwaters
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey was singled out as a hero after saving the lives of nearly 200 people over the holiday weekend during deadly flooding in Central Texas. Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, a helicopter crew...
Texas’ early deployment of choppers, boats may have saved hundreds of lives during devastating flooding
New York Post
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July 8, 2025
Texas launched emergency-response operations two days before devastating floods smashed through the state Friday — a move that may have saved hundreds of lives, officials said. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) began preparing for...
N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for all 21 counties as strong storms, flood threats loom
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
With heavy rain in the forecast and wind gusts of up to 70 mph possible, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all 21 counties in New Jersey. The watch took effect at 1:45 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m. Tuesday. It...
Severe Storms Bring Flash Flood Warnings to Philadelphia Area
Times News Global
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July 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening for several counties, including northwestern Burlington, northwestern Camden, southeastern Bucks, east central Montgomery, and northeastern Philadelphia. At...
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...
Multistate coalition supports lawsuit against EPA's termination of environmental justice grants
Golden State Today - California
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July 7, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from 19 other states and territories, has submitted an amicus brief in support of Earthjustice, Public Rights Project, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit...