The NewsWorthy Texas Flooding Toll, TSA Allows Shoes & Prime Days Begin - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Jul 8, 2025 The devastating flooding in Texas is still making headlines as rescue efforts ramp up, but casualties continue to rise. There’s buzz around new tariffs affecting international trade. The TSA has updated regulations, now allowing passengers to keep their shoes on during security checks. Controversy surrounds the Epstein files and upcoming legal battles, including health risks linked to recent lawsuits. Plus, shoppers can look forward to Black Friday deals in July as competition heats up during Prime Day.
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Texas Flood Survival Stories
- Central Texas experienced one of the worst floods in decades with a rising death toll of 104, including children.
- Over 850 people have been rescued with incredible survival stories like a woman clinging to a tree after being swept 20 miles downriver.
U.S. Tariff Strategy Revealed
- New tariffs of 25 to 40 percent are being imposed on major American trading partners starting next month.
- Tariff rates may change based on new trade offers or if countries retaliate, affecting relationships beyond just trade.
Nobel Peace Prize Controversy
- President Trump was nominated again for the Nobel Peace Prize by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for brokering ceasefires.
- Critics argue he should not be honored due to supporting military actions, highlighting contrasting views on his peace efforts.