16 States Under Flood Warnings as Death Toll Climbs
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16 States Under Flood Warnings as Death Toll Climbs
16 States Under, Flood Warnings , as Death Toll Climbs.
'Newsweek' reports that flood warnings
have been issued for 16 states as heavy
rain continues to worsen conditions that
have already claimed the lives of two people.
The extreme amount of rain and consequent
flooding comes directly after an arctic blast hit
much of the nation with subzero temperatures.
According to the Associated Press, extreme
winter weather has already killed at least
72 people in the U.S. in January alone.
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A majority of the deaths were attributed
to hypothermia and road accidents.
On January 26, the National Weather Service
(NWS) issued a warning to drivers, stressing
that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or
is imminent.
Do not attempt
to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings.
Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot, National Weather Service warning, via 'Newsweek'.
In the South, downpours have
dropped nearly a foot of rain on one
Texas city over the course of just 72 hours.
Louisiana and Mississippi are also facing
extreme flooding following heavy rainfall.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared
a state of emergency for both San Diego County
and Ventura County following torrential rains.
Flood warnings are currently in place for , Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,
Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas
Biden Wonât Drop Out of Race , After Shaky Debate Performance, Campaign Official Says.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
Biden's performance was noticeably concerning. .
One former Biden aide found themselves asking, âWhat did he just say?
This is crazy,â Politico reports. .
When the president wasn't speaking incoherently, he was standing with his mouth agape and staring into the distance, prompting many Democrats to call for a new presidential candidate, 'The Hill' reports. .
My job right now is to be really honest.
Joe Biden had one thing he had to do
tonight. And he didnât do it, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
He had one thing he had to accomplish.
And that was reassure America that
he was up to the job at his age.
And he failed at that tonight, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
Biden needs to drop out.
No question about it, Prominent Biden campaign donor, via Politico.
But Seth Schuster, Biden's campaign
spokesperson, said in a text message,
"Of course he's not dropping out," 'The Hill' reports. .
Even though Biden intends to stay in the race,
if things don't go his way, there are six people who
could potentially take his place, 'The Guardian' reports. .
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips
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Voters Donât Think Kamala Harris Could Win , an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds.
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
But what if she received a Democratic presidential candidate nomination?.
According to a Politico/Morning
Consult poll released on June 12, .
only a third of voters think Vice President Harris could win an election as a Democratic presidential nominee, 'The Hill' reports. .
14% of voters thought her chances of becoming president would be very likely.
while 20% think she'd be
only somewhat likely to win.
37% said it's not at all likely
that she would win. .
Meanwhile, 21% said they'd want Harris to be the Democratic nominee if Biden wasn't running.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
Over 40% were unsure or indifferent. .
The poll also determined "that 42%
have a very unfavorable impression" of
both Harris and Biden, 'The Hill' reports
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US Braces for Potentially , Dangerous Heat Wave.
NBC reports that warnings have been issued in
cities across southern and western states ahead of
a dangerous heat wave expected to start on June 5.
Cooling centers will reportedly be opened,
as temperatures are forecast to rise above
110 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
The heat alerts and warnings are estimated
to impact over 29 million people in a region
spanning from central California to southern Texas. .
Due to an area of high pressure,
daytime highs are estimated to rise
10 to 25 degrees above average.
On June 4, the city of San Angelo in central Texas
hit 111 degrees, the highest temperature recorded
there since it reached 112 degrees last summer.
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
Interior desert regions, including
Las Vegas, are expected to see
temperatures exceed 110 degrees. .
California's Death Valley National Park
has been predicted to reach anywhere
between 118 and 121 degrees.
California has gone to phase 2
of the state's extreme heat temperature response
plan, which includes opening cooling centers.
Extreme heat can be deadly.
Together, letâs do everything
we can to stay safe. The state
is taking action to protect
and inform communities
and Californians should
take steps now to protect
themselves from the heat. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'Newsweek'
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Report Exposes Impact , of Persistent Flooding , Along Mississippi River.
'The Independent' reports that persistent
flooding along the Mississippi River has
pushed people out of their homes at a 30%
higher rate than the United States as a whole.
The Associated Press released data from
First Street, a risk analysis firm, showing the
impact of flooding on hard-hit communities. .
Dean Klinkenberg, who writes guidebooks and
histories of local Mississippi communities, warns
flooding has slowly chipped away at river culture. .
In 1970, West Alton, Missouri, had
a population of nearly 4,000 people. .
Following major floods in 1973,
1993 and 2019, the town now has
less than 400 people living there.
All three of the town's churches are now gone.
The remaining homes have had to be elevated
to try and protect them from future floods.
According to the data, people tend to
move to a safer place nearby, however, others
choose to leave communities all together. .
The data showed that older residents are more
likely to remain, while in some communities, even
this figure was constrained by high flood risk.
Some riverside towns have benefited
from the Clean Water Act of 1972,
which improved rivers and streams.
Since then, parks were established on
cleaned-up industrial areas, bringing in
more tourists and attracting business.
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Important Things to Know , About Dangerous Ocean, Rip Currents.
'The Independent' reports that rip currents pose
the greatest danger to beachgoers,
accounting for the most beach rescues every year. .
Over a recent two-day period in Florida,
six people drowned in rip currents.
Every year, about 100 people drown
because of rip currents in the United States
according to the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
Over 80% of beach rescues
involve rip currents every year.
So far in 2024, the National
Weather Service has listed 16 deaths
from rip currents in U.S. waters. .
A rip current is a narrow column of water that
flows rapidly away from the beach, which are capable
of pulling swimmers a fair distance from the shore.
Rip currents normally form
at low spots along the beach
or along jetties and piers.
While sometimes associated
with stormy weather, they can
also occur on sunny, clear days.
Rip currents are also difficult to
detect as the surface water near
them often appears to be calm. .
'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land. .
'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land.
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Texans Get Special , NWS Warning Ahead of , Extreme Heat.
'Newsweek' reports that the National Weather Service
(NWS) in Brownsville, Texas, has issued a special
weather statement ahead of scorching
temperatures across the region.
The special release urges pet owners to remember to
give animals plenty of fresh drinking water following
several weeks of above average temperatures.
On June 6, temperatures in Death Valley National Park
reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit, the earliest in the year
that the extreme temperature has ever been reached.
On June 10, residents in Brownsville, Texas, can
expect daytime temperatures in the upper 90s, with
the heat index driven up to 113 degrees with humidity.
Parts of inland Kenedy and Brooks counties,
as well as the Rio Grande Valley, are areas
most likely to see above average temperatures.
Be sure to check on elderly and
inform neighbors and relatives.
Provide shade and fresh water
for outdoor pets and livestock
and check the backseat of your
vehicle when transporting children, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
If working outside today,
be sure to continue to take
the necessary measures,
that is to drink plenty of water,
wear loose-fitting and
light-colored clothing,
and take frequent breaks
in air-conditioned locations, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
According to PETA, 163 animals died
due to heat-related causes in 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that precautions dog-owners
can take include walking dogs in the early morning or
late evening to avoid extreme pavement temperatures. .
Temperatures are likely to worsen
throughout the week in Texas
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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms.
'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter
of a million people remain without power
in Texas following a series of severe storms. .
The National Weather Service has warned
that more heavy rain and dangerous
winds are forecast for the area. .
According to utility company Oncor,
work to restore power remains ongoing. .
Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and
flooding are impacting several of
the communities where Oncor teams
are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'.
Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old
worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. .
In Houston, streets remain flooded from
the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm
watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.â.
Weiss added that other areas are
also at risk of experiencing severe
storms and potential flash flooding.
Southern Arkansas, northern
Louisiana, Mississippi are likely
to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service
meteorologist, via 'The Independent'.
At the same time, the weather service has issued
a heat advisory for several areas, including
Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen
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Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power.
The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes
and storms across the country, BBC reports.
Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people
were killed, and hundreds more were injured.
Approximately 200,000 people
still have no power, BBC reports. .
Kentucky had the most outages,
leaving over 80,000 homes without power.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has
declared a state of emergency, referencing the
"devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.".
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that
over a third of the state's counties were in
a state of disaster from the extreme weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns
that severe weather may continue until May 29.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and
large hail" is expected throughout northern and
central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma.
The East Coast, particularly
New York to Maryland, could
experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.
These disasters come as forecasters
predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic
hurricane season commencing in June.
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Supreme Court Sides
With Biden Administration , in Social Media Case.
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, .
Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, .
previously brought a lawsuit against the government, alleging that it had influenced what social media companies allow on their sites.
In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation.
In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation.
On July 4, 2023, Louisiana Judge Terry Doughty
agreed with the plaintiffs and restricted members of the Biden administration from interacting with social media companies in an attempt to moderate their content.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck
down the lower court's ruling by a vote of
6-3 on June 26, 'The Guardian' reports. .
The plaintiffs, without any
concrete link between their injuries
and the defendantsâ conduct, , Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
... ask us to conduct a review of the
years-long communications between dozens
of federal officials, across different agencies,
with different social-media platforms,
about different topics, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
This courtâs standing doctrine
prevents us from âexercis[ing such]
general legal oversightâ of the
other branches of government, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion.
Ultimately, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that the lower court "glossed over complexities in the evidence" and
"also erred by treating the defendants, plaintiffs
and platforms each as a unified whole.".
Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
For months, high-ranking government officials
placed unrelenting pressure on Facebook to
suppress Americansâ free speech, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion.
The Court, however, shirks that duty and thus
permits the successful campaign of coercion in
this case to stand as an attractive model for
future officials who want to control what
the people say, hear, and think, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion
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More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest Thatâs Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods.
NBC reports that communities across the Midwest
have been devastated by days of flooding,
with more storms forecast to hit later in the week.
Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid
an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding
100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas.
Over 220,000 people were left
without power from the storms,
according to PowerOutage.com. .
As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have
been classified as being in a major flood stage,
with at least two other rivers expected to join them. .
On June 25, entire communities
in Minnesota were left submerged
amid widespread flooding. .
According to local officials,
the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato,
Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.".
At the same time, FEMA teams have
been dispatched to six counties in Iowa
that have been impacted by flooding. .
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in
the state, making federal funds available to Iowan
individuals and businesses affected by the flooding.
NBC reports that more storms are on the way,
with Missouri expected to experience the
worst of it on the evening of June 26. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. .
Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million
people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky,
in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.
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Death Toll From, Powerful Winter Storm , Continues to Rise .
ABC reports that an arctic blast continues to
pound the United States with heavy snow and
dangerously low temperatures from coast to..
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