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Associated Press

Texas Flood Toll Rises Amid New Threats

As desperate searches continue for the missing after flash floods devastated central Texas and claimed at least 82 lives, officials warn of more deadly flooding ahead with heavy rains forecast to persist through Tuesday.

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ESPN

Durant Joins Rockets in Big Trade

In the NBA’s first-ever seven-team trade, Kevin Durant was officially dealt to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster deal that reshaped rosters across the league and marked a dramatic new chapter in his storied career.

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The New York Times

Weather Service Shortages Scrutinized

As deadly flash floods struck Central Texas, key forecasting roles at local National Weather Service offices were vacant, raising concerns that staff shortages hindered coordination with emergency officials and may have worsened the disaster's impact.

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USA Today

Trump on Musk: "Train Wreck"

Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk as a "train wreck" after the billionaire announced the formation of the America Party in protest of Trump’s massive spending bill, deepening their escalating political feud and highlighting growing fractures on the right.

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Mediaite

Texas Doctor Suspended Over Rant

A Texas pediatrician has been placed on leave and disavowed by her employers after a viral social media post about the state’s deadly flood disaster sparked outrage for appearing to wish harm on MAGA voters.

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New York Post

Mamdani Slammed for Hanukkah Mock

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash from a Jewish advocacy group after sharing a parody Hanukkah video deemed offensive for “mocking” the holiday and “cosplaying Jews.”

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CBS News

Explainer: Camp Mystic

Founded in 1926 along the Guadalupe River, Camp Mystic, a historic Christian summer camp for girls, has become the focus of a massive rescue operation after catastrophic Texas floods left 23 campers unaccounted for.

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Daily Mail

Xi, Putin Invasions Loom: Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that World War III could begin with coordinated invasions by China and Russia—Xi targeting Taiwan and Putin striking NATO territory—thrusting the world to the brink of Armageddon.

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NPR

Timeline of Texas Floods

NPR provides a comprehensive timeline of the devastating Texas flash floods that swept through Hill Country in early July, resulting in at least 82 deaths, dozens missing, and large-scale rescue operations amid rapidly rising waters and delayed evacuations.

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BBC

Trump's Madman Theory in Action

Trump’s strategic use of unpredictability, known as the ‘Madman Theory’, is reshaping global alliances and security policies by leveraging his erratic behavior to extract concessions from allies and adversaries alike, with potentially destabilizing results.

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NBC News

Another Centrist Calls It Quits

Centrist Rep. Don Bacon, citing campaign exhaustion, announced he won’t seek re-election to Congress but remains open to future executive roles, including potentially running for Nebraska governor or even president in 2028.

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Study Finds

Vegetarians Hungry for Power

A new study reveals that vegetarians value personal power, achievement, and independence more than meat-eaters, challenging common stereotypes of them as primarily compassionate or community-focused.

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Sky News

20 Years Ago: 7/7 UK Bombings

Twenty years on from the 7/7 London bombings, the bravery and resilience of victims, survivors, and responders continue to shape lives and inspire ongoing efforts to protect communities from terrorism.

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News Arena India

India, China Clash on Dalai Lama

China and India clash sharply over the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, with China insisting the ancient tradition cannot be altered by the 14th Dalai Lama, while India supports his sole right to determine his successor.

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Politico

GOP Faces Fallout Over Medicaid Cuts

Republicans’ recent vote to cut Medicaid by over $1 trillion risks costing them key congressional seats in next year’s midterms as Democrats mobilize to use the cuts against vulnerable GOP lawmakers.

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The Hill

GOP's SNAP Reform Sparks Debate

Democrats are criticizing a GOP-led SNAP reform that delays penalties for states with the highest error rates, arguing it rewards errors and shifts costs to vulnerable families, while Republicans defend its necessity.

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Fox News

Lia Thomas Teammate Finally Speaks

Monika Burzynska reflects on the challenges and pressures she faced sharing a team and locker room with transgender athlete Lia Thomas at UPenn, expressing relief after the university’s decision to ban trans athletes from women’s sports and revoke Thomas’ titles

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MSNBC

Love Island Shows Gen Z's Sex Panic

“Love Island USA” offers a revealing look at Gen Z’s complicated dating scene, where hypersexualized performance clashes with emotional hesitancy, reflecting a generation shaped by social media, pandemic isolation, and shifting attitudes toward intimacy.

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Futurism

Microsoft's AI Advice Misfires

After laying off 9,000 workers amid a massive AI investment, a Microsoft executive sparked backlash by suggesting the recently fired turn to company-backed AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support and career guidance.

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ABC News

Supreme Court Is "Solidly" Pro-Trump

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has significantly expanded presidential power during a divisive term, delivering rulings that largely favor President Donald Trump and roll back judicial checks on executive authority.

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