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Death toll rises in Texas floods as Camp Mystic confirms 27 girls and staff members killed

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<p>Scott Ruskan, 26, has been praised for his life-saving efforts</p>

Texas Floods

‘Hero’ Coast Guard swimmer credited with saving 165 people from Camp Mystic floods

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<p>The response to flash flooding in Texas has been under major scrutiny following the tragic deaths of more than 80 people. But, forecasters say the local National Weather Service offices did all they could</p>

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Ex-forecasters say Texas alerts were as timely as they shouldv’ve been

<p>CNN correspondent Pamela Brown reports from Camp Mystic in Texas</p>

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CNN anchor who attended Camp Mystic ‘overwhelmed’ visiting deadly site

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Fears Trump cuts may have led to scaled-back Texas flood predictions

<p>Onlookers survey damage along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area on July 4 in Kerrville, Texas.</p>

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How Texas Hill Country flood turned deadly in just hours

<p>Grok cited climate change statistics while summarizing a post from Karoline Leavitt on X </p>

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Grok uses climate stats to explain Trump’s post about Texas floods

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Timelapse shows Texas flash floods turn dry river into deadly rapids

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<p>Elon Musk and Donald Trump in the Oval Office</p>

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Elon Musk’s latest Trump spat could end the Maga saga for good

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<p>US president Donald Trump walks on the south lawn of the White House in Washington</p>

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Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on countries with ‘anti-American policies’

<p>The Trump administration has canceled the visas of hundreds of students and scholars</p>

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Trump taken to court over deportations of pro-Palestinian student protesters

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Mark Ruffalo calls out Joe Rogan’s criticism of Trump’s ICE raids: ‘It’s a little late now’

<p>Gov. Andy Beshear's term expires in December 2027, weeks before the first primary contests will begin</p>

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Andy Beshear confirms he’s eyeing 2028 as he polls high with Republicans in deep red Kentucky

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Elon Musk claims he has ‘formed’ his own political party after fallout with Trump: ‘Give you back your freedom

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GOP-led states are considering ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ knock-offs

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<p>Juliana Marins died after falling while hiking Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani</p>

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<p>Bob Geldof reflects on 40 years since the creation of Live Aid</p>

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Bob Geldof hailed a ‘genius’ for his Live Aid work in new documentary

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Succession's Brian Cox hits out at ‘woke nonsense’ after losing temper in rehearsals

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Convicted felon shoots garbage man and rams truck so hard passenger falls out after argument

<p>Ancient city of Penico unearthed in Peru</p>

Scientists find 3,500-year-old city in Peru rivalling Ancient Egypt

<p>Legoland has opened its largest resort in Shanghai, China</p>

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World’s largest Legoland resort built with 85 million bricks

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Kelly Clarkson says she’s ‘devastated’ after postponing Las Vegas residency only hours before showtime

<p>Sean "Diddy" Combs and his attorney Marc Agnifilo discuss with other defense lawyers on how to respond to a new note sent by jurors, during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., July 1, 2025 in this courtroom sketch</p>

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs got a standing ovation from inmates after acquittal on some charges, lawyer claims

<p>The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt in northeastern Canada is home to the oldest rocks on Earth</p>

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Sharon Osbourne ‘done’ with music industry after Black Sabbath gig

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<p>Roman Starovoit was appointed transport minister in May 2024</p>

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Former Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

<p>Two men have been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a four-year-old</p>

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A four-year-old died after a drive-by shooting at a Detroit playground. Now two teens have been charged

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Kim Kardashian shares tribute to childhood friend who died from cancer

<p>Richard Gere pays tribute to Dalai Lama at leader’s 90th birthday</p>

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Richard Gere pays tribute to Dalai Lama at leader’s 90th birthday

<p>A new study could reshape how we think about ageing </p>

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New study challenges what we know about the biology of aging

<p>Running through sprinklers, biking until sunset, and begging for just one more popsicle — parents are bringing back the simple joys of a ‘90s summer</p>

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Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

<p>Art, a seven-year-old gray tabby, was rescued by Pasadena Humane after the destructive Eaton Fire. Now, he has found his forever home</p>

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‘Needy’ cat returned to shelter after surviving Los Angeles wildfire finds a new home

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The Salt Path author accused of embezzling money before losing house

<p>Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Hilary Duff have led celebrity tributes to Texas flood victims</p>

Matthew McConaughey leads tributes to Texas flood victims

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<p>Guy Fieri pictured in New Orleans in February 2025</p>

Guy Fieri reality show winner sues over alleged breach of contract

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Lewis Capaldi says therapy helped him return to the stage

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Lost fans ecstatic as main star reunites with JJ Abrams for new series

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Sherlock star shares disappointing update on new series

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<p>Rejection sensitive dysphoria is gaining traction in both research and clinical work</p>

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Trump denies Weather Service cuts affected flood warnings in Texas

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