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Suspect Dead After Active Shooter Incident at Texas Border Patrol Sector Annex

US Crime · McAllen

Suspect Dead After Active Shooter Incident at Texas Border Patrol Sector Annex

57% Center coverage: 231 sources

A suspect is dead following an active shooter incident at the entrance of the Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas, according to a Department of Homeland Security official. See the Story

Trump plans Texas visit on Friday to survey flooding damage from ‘100-year catastrophe’

Donald Trump · Texas

Trump plans Texas visit on Friday to survey flooding damage from ‘100-year catastrophe’

45% Center coverage: 56 sources

President Trump announced Sunday that later in the week, he plans to visit Texas’ Hill Country, where devastating floods have killed at least 80 people – including kids at a Christian all-girl camp swept away by the deluge. See the Story

Costco urges customers to stop using these 10 products

Business · United States

Costco urges customers to stop using these 10 products

77% Center coverage: 35 sources

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RFK Jr. Admits Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Will 'Probably' Lead to More Cavities in Children

Low coverage from Right Sources

RFK Jr. Admits Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Will 'Probably' Lead to More Cavities in Children

Around 70 wild animals rescued amid Texas flooding

53% Center coverage: 15 sources

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Wildlife Rescue said it has rescued around 70 animals since the deadly Independence Day flash flooding around Central Texas. Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) said this time of year is "baby season" for many wildlife creatures, and the major storms most impacted those that create nests or dens on the ground. Austin Wildlife Rescue helps injured and displaced wildlife during storm flooding. (Austin Wildlife Rescue) "While wildl…Floods · Minnesota See the Story

Texas Flood Relief: How to Help

88% Center coverage: 16 sources

(NEXSTAR) - With the death toll soaring from catastrophic flooding across Central Texas over the holiday weekend, Americans are looking for ways to support those who are still trying to recover and comprehend the full scope of the tragedy. The raging flash floods — among the nation’s worst in decades — slammed into camps and homes along the edge of the Guadalupe River before daybreak Friday, pulling sleeping people out of their cabins, tents, an…Floods · Texas See the Story

Why Did the Guadalupe River Flood so Fast? What to Know About Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called "Flash Flood Alley."Floods · Texas See the Story

Altercation Over Pokemon Cards Turns Violent At Game Stop

71% Left coverage: 7 sources

Altercation Over Pokemon Cards Turns Violent At Game Stop - San Francisco, CA - A person was stabbed repeatedly at the Game Stop store in Colma on Saturday.California, United States · California See the Story

Does your insurance cover flooding? How to file a claim after devastating Texas floods

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

All impacted residents are urged to thoroughly document their property damage using photos and videos.Texas, United States · Texas Read Article

Search teams scour Texas flood zone for dozens missing; 78 confirmed dead

46% Center coverage: 279 sources

Search teams plodded through mud-laden riverbanks and flew aircraft over the flood-stricken landscape of central Texas for a fourth day on Monday, looking for dozens of people still missing from a disaster that has claimed at least 78 lives.Natural Disasters · Texas See the Story

Texas County Deflects Mounting Questions over Actions Before Deadly Flood

57% Center coverage: 35 sources

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July FourthMobile Phones · Kerr County See the Story

Family of 33 Survives Hill Country Flooding on Hotel Roof; Woman and Dogs Ride Out Storm in Kayak

71% Center coverage: 7 sources

Amid the devastation and destruction in the Texas Hill Country, there are incredible stories of surviving the now-deadliest natural disaster of 2025.Business · Texas See the Story

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