A devastating flash flood in central Texas has left at least 82 people dead, with many questions about why warnings were not issued sooner.

Hardest-Hit Area: Kerr County

• 68 deaths reported, including 28 children from youth camps near the Guadalupe River.
• Residents like Wendy Barker from Hunt question why they did not receive any alerts despite heavy rain.
• The National Weather Service had issued warnings, but many locals say they never got the message.

Recovery Efforts and Unanswered Questions

• Recovery efforts are now the priority.
• Tough questions remain about the lack of evacuation alerts.
• The scene along the Guadalupe River is grim, with cars piled up in trees and mounds of rubble.

U.S. to Impose New Tariff Rates on August 1st

• Originally announced in April, delayed for 90 days to allow for trade negotiations.
• President Trump states that countries failing to negotiate deals could face even higher tariffs.
• The stock market initially plunged after the tariff announcement, but the pause has provided some stability.

White House Hopes for Rapid Progress

• The new tariffs could push more countries to negotiate trade deals quickly.
• Only a few deals have been made during the pause.
• The new rates will be outlined in letters sent to countries today.

Israel and Hamas in Ceasefire Talks in Qatar

• Mediators shuttling between the two delegations.
• A recent draft deal includes:
• A 60-day ceasefire
• The release of hostages
• Discussions on ending the war
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Trump today to discuss the situation.

FICO to Track Buy-Now, Pay-Later Loans

• Starting this fall, these loans will be included in two of FICO's scoring products.
• Popular among young and low-to-middle-income shoppers.
• Timely payments can improve credit scores, while missed payments may harm them.

Tips for Stabilizing Blood Sugar

• Experts suggest eating meals with more fiber and protein.
• Eating protein, fiber, and fat first can help prevent extreme spikes and dips in blood sugar.

Other Global News

• North Korea has opened a new resort on its eastern seacoast, featuring over 400 buildings.
• An Australian jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering her estranged husband's elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms.
• A stranger's kindness helped Maureen Futtner cope with grief after her sister's death.