Devastation at Camp Mystic
Camp Mystic and a deadly Texas flash flood
Authorities continue a desperate search to find missing people after historic flash floods swept across central Texas — including 10 children from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp.
The death toll rises as forecasters warn of more rain: State and local authorities said at least 81 people have died in flooding triggered by unrelenting rain Thursday night into Friday.
🤝 Here's how to help in the aftermath of the Texas flooding.
Kentucky governor hits Medicaid cuts in Trump's megabill
~ Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear argued in a Sunday interview the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax policy bill will have a 'devastating' impact on rural communities.
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The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs were due to kick in, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, predicting several big announcements in coming days. Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" that President Donald Trump would also send out letters to 100 smaller countries with whom the U.S. doesn't have much trade, notifying them that they would face higher tariff rates first set on April 2 and then suspended until July 9 by the start of next month. See where trade agreements stand now.
Can you turn the AC off?
Roughly 12% of Americans don't use AC, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. While many can't afford it or don't need it because they live in cooler climates, others choose to forgo air conditioning to lower their carbon footprint. Residential energy use, which includes cooling, heating and powering homes, accounts for roughly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., experts say, and many Americans are switching their AC "off" to do better for the planet. Here's how giving up AC could break the "vicious cycle" of climate change.
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Why wait for Prime Day?
The 2025 Prime Day sale officially begins on Tuesday, July 8, but the early deals are already alive and well. If you're eager to get a head start on summer savings, you don't have to wait. Seriously, you can find our favorite mini chainsaw for less than $40, get an incredibly popular Dell laptop for 73% off and even save a few bucks on a funky sun hat with built-in fans. From smart home gadgets and kitchen appliances to travel gear and tech upgrades, these early deals are packed with value.
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