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Catastrophic Flash Floods Devastate Ruidoso, New Mexico

Flash floods in Ruidoso kill 3, prompt emergency response, and underscore climate change impacts.

#flooding, #ruidoso, #climatechange, #emergencyresponse

Washington State Mandates Clergy to Report Child Abuse Despite Religious Objections

Washington passes law requiring clergy to report child abuse, facing opposition from Catholic Church. DOJ challenges law citing religious freedom.

#washington, #childabuse, #religiousfreedom, #law, #clergy

Over 100 Dead in Texas Hill Country Flash Floods: Community Devastated

Flash floods in Texas Hill Country claim over 100 lives, sparking debate over flood management and preparedness.

#texas, #flood, #disaster, #preparedness, #july4

Rising Rents and Hidden Homelessness in Youngstown: Mayor Calls for Action

Youngstown faces rising rents from out-of-state landlords, leading to hidden homelessness. Mayor Brown advocates for renter protections.

#youngstown, #housing, #homelessness, #renters, #poverty

Catastrophic Flash Floods in Central Texas Claim 43 Lives over July 4th Weekend

Flash floods in Central Texas during July 4th weekend result in 43 deaths, including 15 children, with dozens missing.

#texas, #flashfloods, #disaster, #emergencyresponse

Rising Rents and Institutional Landlords Fuel Hidden Homelessness in Youngstown

As rents rise in Youngstown, Ohio, more residents face "hidden homelessness," living in overcrowded conditions due to institutional landlords.

#homelessness, #youngstown, #housingcrisis, #rentals

Devastating Flash Floods in Central Texas Leave 24 Dead, 20 Campers Missing

Flash floods in Central Texas leave 24 dead, over 20 campers missing, prompting urgent rescue efforts.

#texas, #flashfloods, #disaster, #campmystic

Catastrophic Flash Floods Devastate Central Texas, Leaving Dozens Dead or Missing

Devastating flash floods hit Texas, claiming 24 lives and leaving over 20 children missing from Camp Mystic. Search efforts continue.

#texas, #floods, #disaster, #climatechange

U.S. Schools See 200% Surge in Book Bans Targeting Diverse Perspectives

Book bans soar by 200% in U.S. schools, targeting diverse literature; legal challenges arise over academic freedom.

#bookbans, #education, #firstamendment, #diversity

Major Layoffs in U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Office Spark Legal Challenges

The U.S. Department of Education's significant layoffs in its Civil Rights Office prompt legal battles and concerns over civil rights enforcement.

#education, #civilrights, #trumpadministration, #lawsuit

U.S. Public Schools' Counseling Crisis: High Student-to-Counselor Ratios Disproportionately Affect Students of Color

U.S. schools struggle with high student-counselor ratios, disproportionately impacting students of color. Explore the implications and solutions.

#education, #schoolcounselors, #racialdisparity, #mentalhealth

Florida Faces Alarming Rise in Student Absenteeism Post-Pandemic

Florida grapples with rising student absenteeism post-COVID, impacting academic performance, spurring legislative action.

#florida, #education, #absenteeism, #pandemic

Catastrophic Flash Floods Devastate San Antonio, Leaving 13 Dead

San Antonio faces tragedy as flash floods cause 13 deaths, severe damage, prompting disaster declaration.

#sanantonio, #flooding, #disaster, #weather

Florida Housing Market Cools: Increased Inventory and Foreclosures Mark April 2025

Florida's housing market sees increased inventory, price declines, and foreclosures in April 2025, indicating a cooling trend.

#florida, #housingmarket, #realestate, #foreclosures, #economy

Louisiana Environmental Groups Sue State Over Air Monitoring Law

Environmental groups sue Louisiana over a law they say hinders community air monitoring and stifles free speech.

#louisiana, #environment, #lawsuit, #airmonitoring, #freespeech