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Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

entertainment

The Hairdresser Turns Detective: A Light‑Hearted Crime Show

July 17, 2026

A new TV series gives a fresh twist to crime drama. The story follows Lily Petal, once a hairdresser, now solving mysteries in the quiet village of Blossom Vale. Each episode lasts about 40 minutes and mixes murder, theft and local gossip. The show starts on Friday at two in the afternoon a

crime

A Teen Gets 20 Years After Killing a Gay Black Dancer in Brooklyn

July 17, 2026

The court in Brooklyn sentenced Dmitriy Popov, 20, to two decades in prison for the hate‑motivated murder of dancer O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man. The judge gave no explanation beyond a sense of justice being served. Sibley’s friends and family were visibly shaken, with many feeling the apology off

business

Why Work Attitudes Are Shifting in Today’s Economy

July 17, 2026

The idea that young workers simply don’t care about jobs is a shortcut many employers take when they face absenteeism and staffing gaps. It misses the real reason: the promise that hard work leads to better life chances is fading for many hourly workers. When a teacher arrives late to supervis

politics

Keeping Time Straight: Why the Clock Debate Still Matters

July 17, 2026

People love a good story about clocks, but the real issue is whether we should keep daylight hours all year. In 1974, lawmakers tried to stop the clock from moving twice a year, hoping it would save energy. The experiment didn’t last long because parents complained about dark mornings and accidents

science

Gut Viruses Change How Tiny Earth Creatures Deal With Drug Pollution and Heat

July 17, 2026

Researchers studied tiny soil animals called collembolans, focusing on the bacteria and viruses living inside them. These microbes help the animals stay healthy and keep soil ecosystems balanced. The team wanted to see what happens when two big problems—drug pollution and rising temperatures—hit at

finance

SpaceX and Hynix Eye the Market’s Peak

July 17, 2026

The launch of SpaceX’s new stock offering and Hynix’s public debut could signal a high point for the market. Investors are watching closely as both companies prepare to bring their shares into public trading. SpaceX, the rocket maker that has revolutionized space travel, plans to list its shares af

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock