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July 11, 2025

NBC News

Four 1 in 1,000 Storms In A Week

In just one week, the U.S. was hit by four separate 1-in-1,000-year storms, causing deadly floods, widespread destruction, and mass displacement across Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Illinois.
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Axios

Megadrama Hits Texas Senate Race

Texas Sen. John Cornyn gained unexpected momentum in a tough GOP primary after his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, was hit with a public divorce filing from his wife on “biblical grounds.”
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The Atlantic

Before Sphere, There Was Wall

The Grateful Dead's 'Wall of Sound,' a groundbreaking 1970s sound system, provided unmatched audio clarity but also led to logistical challenges and burnout, influencing the band's decision to take a hiatus.
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The New York Times

Identity Box Challenges Rise

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's college application sparked debate over racial identity, highlighting challenges many face when trying to fit into prescribed categories.
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The Free Press

Love Island Wins in Romance

Love Island offers a dramatized, emotionally raw, and entertaining simulation of modern dating, where Gen Z watches strangers navigate the chaos of dating with the comedy romance often fails to deliver.
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The Wall Street Journal

Scoring Seats on a Private Plane

A secret 676 person WhatsApp group chat has been coordinating private jet flights amongst one another as people grow increasingly wary of the security and safety issues public flights have posed.
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Science Alert

Antidepressant Withdrawal Issue

Experts warn that the withdrawal effects of antidepressants, especially after long-term use, are underestimated due to reliance on short-term studies, posing a major public health issue.
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