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At least 24 people have died, and up to 25 people at a girls’ camp remained missing, as flash floods hit the US state of Texas on Friday, according to officials.US President Donald Trump called the tragedy, which happened on Independence Day, “shocking” and “terrible”. Federal officials have pledged assistance, said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.An overnight search and rescue operation was under way, Abbott said, though Texas officials could not confirm the number of people missing.Water levels rose quickly before the river was flooded. “Within 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet and it was a destructive flood, taking…

Time for a closet shake-up? You’re in luck. Nordstrom Rack’s Sale event is here, and it’s serving up major style without the major price tags. Seriously: No need to sweat the totals. This Summer Markdowns Sale runs from July 4 through 11, and is packed with deep discounts on everything from everyday staples to standout pieces for those “What do I wear?” moments. We’re talking breezy dresses, on-trend sandals, sleek sneakers, travel-ready luggage, and polished workwear — all from brands you actually want to show off. Whether you’re jetting off to Europe or just revamping your 9-to-5 wardrobe, these deals…

Just as President Donald Trump appears to have hit pause on a major conflict in the Middle East, he is intensifying one at home. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is the chief target of the president’s powerful political operation, which is looking to oust the outspoken congressman in the GOP primary next year. The congressman has been a thorn in the president’s side in the past, but Massie’s latest threat to introduce a resolution aimed at reining in presidential war powers comes as Trump was already seething about Massie’s multiple attempts to thwart the “big, beautiful bill” ahead of Republicans’ self-imposed…

Ione WellsSouth America correspondentGeorgina RannardScience correspondentNSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryThe first image revealed by the Vera Rubin telescope shows the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae in stunning detailA powerful new telescope in Chile has released its first images, showing off its unprecedented ability to peer into the dark depths of the universe.In one picture, vast colourful gas and dust clouds swirl in a star-forming region 9,000 light years from Earth. The Vera C Rubin observatory, home to the world’s most powerful digital camera, promises to transform our understanding of the universe.If a ninth planet exists in our solar system, scientists say…

(WSB photos) The West Seattle Junction was decked with the Stars and Stripes today, thanks to volunteers recruited by the Junction Association. We were passing through The Junction on the way to cover the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade in North Admiral when we saw the group gathered for their briefing: Many of The Junction’s community events rely on volunteers – Summer Fest (one week away!) still has some openings, for example. Source link

One person has been killed and 26 others were injured after a night of intensive Russian strikes on almost every district in Kyiv, officials say.A pall of acrid smoke hung over the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning following hours of nightfall punctuated by the staccato of air defence guns, buzz of drones and large explosions. Ukraine said Russia fired a record 539 drones and 11 missiles.The strikes came hours after a call between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, after which Trump said he was “disappointed” that Putin was not ready to end the war against Ukraine.Moscow says…

Heroes, zeros and the inside pitch from the Mets’ 6-5 win over the Yankees on Friday afternoon in the Subway Series in Queens: Hero Jeff McNeil smoked a two-run homer off Luke Weaver with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that gave the Mets the lead for good. The versatile McNeil, playing second base, also made a terrific diving play on DJ LeMahieu’s soft liner that seemed on its way to right field for a single with one out in the top of the ninth.  Jeff McNeil put the Mets up in the seventh inning of the team’s July 4…

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown is running for Senate in New Hampshire for a second time, he announced Wednesday. “I’m running for the United States Senate to restore common sense, keep our border secure, and fight for our New Hampshire values,” Brown, a Republican, posted on social media Wednesday. WMUR first reported Brown’s plans to enter the race. Brown, who served as Ambassador to New Zealand during President Donald Trump’s first term, praised the president — who narrowly lost the stateto former Vice President Kamala Harris last year — in his launch video, saying that Trump “is fighting every day…

Ben MorrisTechnology of Business EditorSupercellIlkka Paananen wants new kinds of “game experiences”For someone pushing his company to break new ground, Ilkka Paananen appears relaxed.Not wearing shoes, like everyone else in the office – it’s a Finnish thing I’m told – he tells me the mobile gaming industry needs shaking up.”We need to take bigger risks,” says Mr Paananen the chief executive of Finland’s Supercell – a giant in the world of mobile games. “We have to create new kinds of game experiences,” he says.The company already has some of the most successful mobile games ever released; last year Clash of…

Thanks to Steven Rice for the photo of the two fighter jets that flew over north West Seattle about an hour ago – F/A-18s as identified by the photographer, a texter, and image search. While we haven’t been able to find confirmation of this, it seemed likely to have been a Mariners flyover, since their game started just after 1 pm. (Anyone reading this at the ballpark who can confirm?) Source link