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Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

politics

Parents Gain Power to Protect Kids Online

July 17, 2026

Families often feel lost when it comes to keeping children safe on the internet. A therapist from Dallas who runs a counseling practice has been fighting for change, both in her office and on Capitol Hill. She joined parents from across the country to push for a bill that would let parents block app

technology

Data Centers on the Rise: A Coastal Town Faces Big Change

July 16, 2026

The quiet port town of Tarluvada, near Visakhapatnam on India’s southern coast, is now a hotspot for a huge tech project. A giant billboard welcomes Google with bright colors and the faces of many politicians, showing the town’s new role in a national plan. A large hill behind the billboard has b

environment

Wildfires Sweep Oregon: Lightning, Wind and a Car Spark Evacuations

July 16, 2026

In the early days of the week, Oregon’s dry landscape turned into a tinderbox as thunderstorms lit fires in the northeast and a car crash ignited another blaze near Medford. The combination of hot air, low humidity and shifting winds made the fires spread quickly, forcing authorities to order people

sports

Fans, Bets and Golf: A Growing Problem

July 14, 2026

The crowd at golf events is changing. Some players say the rise of online betting makes fans more rowdy and hostile. Wyndham Clark, a top golfer, agrees with Jordan Spieth’s warning about this trend. Clark said that fans who bet against him often shout “I have you 30‑to‑1” at tournaments. S

entertainment

A New Thriller Unfolds: The Whisper Man

July 14, 2026

Netflix has just dropped the first 2½‑minute teaser for its newest crime drama, The Whisper Man. The film, slated to hit the platform on August 28, brings together a familiar face and fresh talent. Robert De Niro leads the cast, joined by Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott and Hamish Linklater. Based on

politics

Science Funding at Risk: A Call to Protect Research

July 14, 2026

The government is considering a new rule that would let political leaders decide which scientific projects get money. The proposal says every research grant must match the President’s agenda, and officials could block any funding they disagree with. This shift could stop many important studies from

environment

Wild Fires, Warm Earth: A Real‑Time Warning

July 12, 2026

The bright sky over Colorado is no longer a beautiful scene; it is filled with gray smoke that drifts across the hills. Thirty‑plus years ago, scientists warned that a warming planet would make forests drier and fire seasons longer. Those warnings are now a harsh reality as fires burn through places