Reuters World News Texas warnings, Brazil tariffs, OpenAI and TikTok
Jul 10, 2025
Texas officials face criticism over inadequate warnings during deadly flash floods, with over 170 still missing. Meanwhile, President Trump imposes a steep 50% tariff on Brazil, escalating trade tensions. In tech news, OpenAI reveals plans for an AI-driven browsing tool, while TikTok announces exciting updates for a new U.S. app. The conversation also touches on global climate challenges, conflicts in Gaza, and troubling health issues stemming from vaccination declines.
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Texas Flood Search Efforts
- Helicopters and volunteers on horseback are searching the Guadalupe River banks for over 170 people missing after Texas floods.
- Over 120 deaths have been confirmed, many children, with no survivors found since the previous Friday.
Texas Flooding Geography Insight
- Texas Hill Country is prone to flash flooding due to steep slopes and thin topsoil over limestone.
- Water rapidly runs off slopes instead of soaking in, causing sudden river floods downstream.
Climate Change and Flooding
- Climate change makes heavy rainfall events more frequent as warmer air holds more moisture.
- This leads to more common, intense flooding in regions like Texas Hill Country.