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Texas Floods: Over 100 Dead After Rainfall Exceeds Forecasts

Over 100 people died in Texas on July 4th, 2024, after more than 14 inches of rain caused the Guadalupe River to overflow its banks, exceeding the NWS forecast of 7 inches and resulting in widespread destruction of towns, camps, and RV parks.

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Texas Floods Raise Concerns about Trump's Cuts to Weather and Disaster Agencies

At least 95 people died in Texas flash floods over the July Fourth holiday; concerns are rising about whether President Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and FEMA affected the response, as a key coordinator position in San Antonio remained unfilled since April due to a buyout offer, and t...

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Texas Floods Highlight Concerns Over Trump's Federal Budget Cuts

Flash floods in Texas over the July 4th holiday killed at least 95 people, raising concerns about the impact of President Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and FEMA; a vacant key coordinator position in the San Antonio NWS office hampered communication with emergency services.

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Texas Floods Highlight Concerns Over Trump Administration's Budget Cuts

Flash floods in Texas over the July 4th weekend killed at least 95 people, raising concerns about the impact of President Trump's budget cuts to the National Weather Service and FEMA on the disaster's outcome, as staffing shortages and communication breakdowns were reported.

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Wildfires Ravage Catalonia and Southern France

Wildfires in Catalonia, Spain, have destroyed approximately 2,500 hectares, leading to the deployment of the Spanish Army; a separate wildfire in France near Narbonne, resulted in road closures and property damage.

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Texas Floods Kill 79; White House Defends Weather Service Amidst NOAA, FEMA Cuts

Flash floods in Texas killed 79 people, prompting responses from former Presidents Bush and Obama, while the White House defended the National Weather Service against criticism amid planned cuts to NOAA and FEMA by the Trump administration.

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Texas Flash Floods: Extreme Rainfall, Topography, and Alert System Failures Result in 94 Deaths

Torrential rainfall exceeding 18 inches in parts of central Texas, coupled with the region's topography and pre-existing drought, caused catastrophic flash flooding, killing at least 94 people and highlighting weaknesses in emergency alert systems.

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Texas Floods Kill Over 100 as Senator Cruz Faces Backlash for Greece Vacation"

Over 100 people died in devastating Texas floods over the weekend, including dozens of girls at summer camp, while Senator Ted Cruz was on a pre-planned family vacation in Greece. Cruz cut his trip short and returned to Texas, but his actions sparked widespread criticism and drew parallels to his 20...

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California Wildfire 30% Contained After Five Days, 200 Evacuated

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, California, has burned over 32,500 hectares, is 30% contained after five days, and has caused one injury, one building destruction, and 200 evacuations. The cause is under investigation.

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Texas Floods Expose Partisan Gridlock Hampering Disaster Response

Over 100 people died in Texas floods; the disaster has sparked a partisan blame game, hindering crucial discussions on improving disaster preparedness and response, as investigations into weather warnings, infrastructure, and agency funding are underway.

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Texas Floods: Over 80 Dead Amidst Warnings Failures

Over 80 people died in central Texas due to catastrophic flooding over the July 4th weekend after the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in an hour due to unexpectedly high rainfall, exceeding initial forecasts and highlighting insufficient warning systems and communication failures.

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Trump-Era NWS Cuts Linked to Dozens of Texas Flood Deaths

The Trump administration's cuts to the National Weather Service, resulting in a nearly 20% staff reduction, significantly hampered its ability to accurately forecast the Texas Hill Country floods, contributing to the deaths of at least 43 people, including 15 children, due to delayed warnings and in...

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