Texas Floods Kill Over 100, Trump Extends Tariff Deadline, Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Gaza Ceasefire Push, Border Patrol Ambush, Mushroom Murder Conviction Shocks Australia
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Texas Flood Catastrophe
Death toll rises to at least 104 in catastrophic Texas flooding. Central Texas, especially Kerrville, was devastated as the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and an all-girls summer camp. At least 27 children and counselors perished, with more still missing. Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued, and the toll is expected to rise as new storms threaten the region. Local officials and survivors recount harrowing escapes, and there are growing calls for accountability over warnings and preparedness
President Trump extends the deadline for imposing tougher tariffs on multiple countries. New tariffs include 25% on Japan and South Korea, 40% on Myanmar and Laos, and 30% on South Africa. The end of a 90-day negotiation period is approaching, with only two trade frameworks reached so far. Trump warned leaders not to retaliate, raising global economic tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Trump at the White House. The visit comes as the Trump administration pushes for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal. Trump said talks with Iran are scheduled, and both leaders expressed optimism about a possible agreement. The backdrop includes recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and ongoing indirect negotiations with Hamas.
Gunman ambushes Texas Border Patrol office in McAllen. A heavily armed suspect opened fire as officers reported for duty, injuring two officers and a Border Patrol employee before being killed in a shootout. The motive is still under investigation
Large-scale immigration raids in Los Angeles. Over 90 National Guard troops and a dozen military vehicles were deployed to assist ICE agents in a crackdown operation, sparking local controversy and debate over federal immigration tactics
Australian woman convicted of mushroom murders. Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms. The case has gripped Australia, with Patterson denying wrongdoing despite the evidence
Amazon Prime Day expected to drive U.S. online sales to $23.8 billion as shoppers seek deep discounts and economic uncertainty persists4.
Russia’s sacked transport minister found dead in an apparent suicide amid corruption investigations
ICE raids and shark sightings: Major immigration operations in Los Angeles and popular beaches in New York closed due to drone-detected sharks
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