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As Texas reels under floods, Shakira donates San Antonio concert proceeds to relief fund for affected families

As Texas continues to reel from deadly flash floods, Colombian singer Shakira announced she will donate proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio to support disaster relief for affected families. In a post on the social …

Matthew McConaughey breaks silence on 'shock' and 'pain' of deadly Texas floods

Matthew McConaughey broke his silence on the devastating floods that killed dozens in Texas as he issued a plea to his fans to 'lend a helping hand.' The Oscar winner, 55 — who was born in Uvalde, Texas — took to X on Sunday, writing, 'At least …

NPR Correspondent tells how Texas community is coming together to recover from deadly flash floods

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump’s spending bill and tariff policy are creating ‘perfect storm’ to hurt Americans: Strategist 05:19 Democratic Rep left astonished as Trump tariff deadline looms with …

Western Europe sees hottest june ever as global heatwaves intensify

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this year, with extreme heatwaves pushing temperatures above 40°C in several countries, according to the EU climate monitor Copernicus. The heatwaves, occurring from June 17–22 and again from June 30– …

Western Europe just went through its hottest June. Ever.

Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record, with two intense heatwaves pushing temperatures across the region to extreme levels, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The month featured back-to-back heat episodes between June 17– …

Shakira sends message in the face of tragedies caused by floods in Texas

After the enormous success of her 2025 tour 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', Colombian singer Shakira has taken time to send an important message in the wake of the tragedies that have occurred in the floods in Texas, United States. This comes after a …

Shakira donates concert proceeds to Texas flooding relief

Shakira may be busy on the road, but she's taking a moment to wrap her arms around the Lone Star State. As Texas battles a deadly surge of flash flooding, the Colombian pop superstar, who's been crisscrossing North America on her Las Mujeres Ya No …

4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment

People have been telling stories about renewable energy since the nineteen-seventies, when the first all-solar-powered house opened on the campus of the University of Delaware, drawing a hundred thousand visitors in 1973, its first year, to marvel at its …

Singer Shakira Donates Portion of Show’s Proceeds to Help Victims of Texas Floods

Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira is joining the effort to help those affected by the deadly floods in Central Texas. Shakira announced Saturday she would be donating a portion of the proceeds from her concert that night to Catholic Charities of San …

Shakira dedicates San Antonio concert to Central Texas flood victims

Colombian singer Shakira was in San Antonio Saturday night for a rescheduled concert on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour and addressed the disaster relief efforts after devastating flooding in the Hill Country. Even before taking the stage at the …

Archaeologists find 3,500-year-old lost city in Peru

Archaeologists have discovered a city in Peru thought to be about 3,500 years old. The city, called Penico, is likely to have served as a trading post linking early Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin. …

Meet the new national police force

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  The agency of mask-wearing officers who aren’t afraid to smash windows, detain lawmakers and pluck nonviolent undocumented immigrants …

Texas counts 78 dead in floods as more rain expected

The death toll from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to at least 78, officials said on Sunday, with more bad weather forecast. Larry Leitha, sheriff of Kerr County in Texas Hill Country, said 68 people, including 28 children, had died in his …

Eva Longoria, Shakira and Christie Brinkley share emotional reaction to catastrophic Texas floods

Eva Longoria, Shakira and Christie Brinkley are among the Hollywood stars sharing their devastated reactions to the catastrophic Texas floods that have left at least 67 dead. On Sunday, Longoria, who was born in was born and raised in the Lone Star State, …

Water levels swell in flood-ridden Kerr County as rain pours down after area was warned threat is 'far from over' Live ...

By LAURA PARNABY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Updated: 00:21 EDT, 7 July 2025 Water levels in flood-ravaged parts of Texas are rising as rain deluges sodden areas leading to warnings the threat is 'far from over'. At least 82 people have died following the …

Chris Christie claims 'people don't feel climate change' after floods hit Texas

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) argued that "people don't feel" climate change after historic flooding left more than 50 people dead in Texas. During a Sunday panel discussion on ABC, Democratic strategist Donna Brazile told …

Water levels swell in flood-ridden Kerr County as rain pours down after area was warned threat is 'far from over'

By LAURA PARNABY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Updated: 02:42 EDT, 7 July 2025 Water levels in flood-ravaged parts of Texas are rising again as rain deluges sodden areas, leading officials to warn the threat is 'far from over'. At least 82 people have died and …

South32 offloads Colombian mine Cerro Matoso amid flood of ‘dirty’ nickel and books $US130m impairment

Water levels swell in flood-ridden Kerr County as rain pours down after area was warned threat is 'far from over' Live ...

By LAURA PARNABY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Updated: 00:58 EDT, 7 July 2025 Water levels in flood-ravaged parts of Texas are rising again as rain deluges sodden areas, leading officials to warn the threat is 'far from over'. At least 82 people have died and …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Dickson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall …

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Time is running out. Only two weeks are left for homeowners, renters and businesses to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses in the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas. You may …

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have …

Global Empowerment Mission Expands LA Long-Term Wildfire Recovery Efforts To Mark Six Month Remembrance of Devastation

GEM To Implement Housing Recovery ADU Pilot Program, Small Business Grant Program, And Expanded Five Year Commitment With Over $9 Million Distributed To Date LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global nonprofit …

Subtle Signs of Hail Damage Often Overlooked by Property Owners in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following recent hailstorms across Central Wisconsin, roofing experts are warning that many signs of hail damage go undetected during initial inspections. While obvious …

Roofing Materials Designed to Withstand Hurricanes and Severe Storms

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As regions across the United States face an increase in extreme weather events, the demand for storm-resistant roofing systems continues to rise. Property owners seeking …

Immediate Steps to Take Following Storm Damage in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of strong summer storms that swept through Central Wisconsin, homeowners and property managers are being advised on how to safely and efficiently handle storm- …

Flood Debris Removal Services in Kerrville encounter setback as Ingram Dam Breaks

Kerrville Texas Flood Debris Removal Contractors Go to Work on Junk Removal, Clear Up, and Restoration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Guadalupe River flood tragedy in Central Texas has escalated to a …

W.A. Rasic Construction to Lead Major Upgrades of LA Water Systems in $100M+ Modernization Effort

WA Rasic Construction secured over $100 million in contracts from LADWP to modernize LA’s aging water infrastructure LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- W.A. Rasic Construction Company, a leading utility contractor …

hiSky Continues its Growth Momentum with New Contracts Valued at $31M

Contracts to supply on-the-move Smartellite™ terminals and satellite network solutions for both Government and Commercial customers. TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- hiSky, an Israel-based leading provider of satellite …