Americans have seen a lot of floods lately. In the past five years, about 20% of people in the U. S. have dealt with major flooding. Most of these folks think climate change had something to do with it. Before the recent floods in Texas, people were pretty confident in the National Weather Service.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m
In the wake of the devastating floods in Texas, the usual political blame game has kicked into high gear. Instead of focusing on the urgent needs of the victims, politicians and pundits are busy pointing fingers. Some liberals quickly blamed budget cuts by Elon Musk for the lack of timely weather al
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and
In a big move, Wisconsin's highest court just said the state can ban conversion therapy. This isn't just about one issue, though. It's also about who gets to make the rules in the state. The court said a group of lawmakers can't just block rules they don't like. This gives the governor more power to
A high-ranking official in Russia is gone. Roman Starovoit, the transportation minister, was found dead. The official story says it was suicide. But many questions remain unanswered. Starovoit's body was discovered in a wealthy area near Moscow. He had a gunshot wound. A gun, given to him as a gift
In Chicago, many adults are working hard to improve their lives through education. Joe Walsh, a 36-year-old former mariner, is one of them. After losing his siblings and facing homelessness, he found himself at a men's shelter. Now, he's in a classroom, learning skills to rebuild his life. He's hope
In a move that has raised eyebrows, CBS has agreed to hand over $16 million to Donald Trump's library. This payment comes as CBS seeks approval from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to transfer a broadcast license. The situation has sparked discussions about corruption and the influence of
In central Texas, heavy rains led to deadly floods, sparking a closer look at the U. S. President's actions against climate research and disaster readiness. The National Weather Service (NWS) did warn about the flood, but many key positions were empty before the disaster. This raised questions about
The government's recent change of heart on welfare reforms has put a wrench in the works for future spending decisions. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson didn't promise to eliminate the two-child benefit limit, saying it would be expensive. She did say the government is looking at all options t
