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Debate erupts over role Trump cuts played in response to deadly Texas floods

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives. After torrential rains and flash flooding struck Friday in the Texas Hill Country, the weather service came under fire from local officials who criticized what they described as inadequate forecasts. Read More.

Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

Heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal forced dozens of people to flee their homes in central North Carolina, officials said Monday. Read More.

Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations

President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar. Read More.

Epstein 'client list' doesn't exist, Justice Department says, walking back theory Bondi had promoted

Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a “client list,” the Justice Department acknowledged Monday as it said no more files related to the wealthy financier's sex trafficking investigation would be made public despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists. Read More.

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A Vermont dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears

The arrest of eight Vermont dairy farmers in April sent shock waves throughout New England's agriculture industry, and fears haven't eased since then. That's because migrant farm workers are still getting mixed message about such raids. Read More.

Federal officers deployed to Los Angeles park in neighborhood with large immigrant population

Dozens of federal officers in tactical gear roamed a mostly empty park in a Los Angeles neighborhood with a large immigrant population on Monday for about an hour before clearing out. The operation included 17 Humvees, four tactical vehicles, two ambulances and the armed soldiers, defense officials said. Read More.

Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship came under fire Monday in the Red Sea, with two security guards on board reportedly hurt and two others missing in an assault that followed Yemen's Houthi rebels purportedly sinking another vessel in a similar attack. Read More.

One Tech Tip: Get the most out of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots with better prompts

If you’re using ChatGPT but getting mediocre results, don’t blame the chatbot. The problem might be your prompts. Read More.

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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Read More.