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Heat advisory in effect as severe storms could cause flash flooding
The News Journal - Delaware
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Along with heat risks, chances of severe storms could bring flooding to parts of Delaware and other parts of the Northeast for a second day in a row after the remnants of tropical cyclone Chantal rolled through in the area yesterday. Here's the...
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...
AP News: Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has avoided talking about his plan to scrap the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children attending a girls-only camp....
NYC weather: Anticipate strong thunderstorms in New York City Tuesday evening
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:25 p.m., Doppler radar...
Coast Guard Swimmer Who Rescued Over 200 From Camp Mystic During Central Texas Flooding Was “Team First” Track Athlete At Rider University
Forbes
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U.S. Coast Guard aviation technician Scott Ruskan helped saved over 200 lives in Hunt, Texas late ... More last week.U.S. Homeland Security/ When Scott Ruskan received a phone call at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station where he was stationed in...
New York City’s congestion pricing has cut pollution and traffic – but Trump still wants to kill it
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
It has faced threats and lawsuits and even had its death proclaimed by Donald Trump as he startlingly depicted himself as a king in a social media post. But New York City’s congestion charge scheme for cars has now survived its first six months,...
Manchester Day Enjoys Perfect Weather And A Big Crowd
Jersey Shore Online - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
MANCHESTER – While the weather looked a little questionable the day before, Manchester Day enjoyed a perfect day this year. The annual event returned to Harry Wright Lake offering up a wide variety of entertainment. Recreation Director Tracey...
More storms Thursday but less coverage
KPRC - Texas
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July 10, 2025
Pic by Heather Charron, Galveston Island sent using Click2Pins (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Thursday’s forecast: Our stormy weather pattern isn’t as active tomorrow or Friday. We will still have morning and...
Heat advisory and flood watch in effect for Lower Hudson Valley
The Journal News - New York
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The Lower Hudson Valley is under a heat advisory and flood watch Tuesday, July 8, as the region anticipates more heavy rains and temperatures that feel like nearly 100 degrees. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Westchester,...
More Storms, Less Warning
Northern Express - Michigan
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Spectator The Big Beautiful Bill is big and it is a bill, but there is little in it or about it that is beautiful. Those of us who are not corporations or billionaires won’t find much in the legislation that will do anything but make our lives...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Orange County Tuesday
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:36 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Orange County. Prepare for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 4:36 p.m., Doppler radar...
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...
FAA Issues Weather-Related Ground Stop at LaGuardia
Newsweek
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July 8, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday due to weather, halting all departing flights and triggering ripple delays across the Northeast. The advisory, posted by the Air Traffic Control...
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...
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...
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...
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...