NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, August 10, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
Heavy rains in Wisconsin lead to flash floods, overshadowing the final day of the State Fair. Meanwhile, wildfires in Colorado force evacuations and highlight the growing impact of climate change. Controversy brews over the herbal tonic 'Feel Free,' with users sharing alarming health stories linked to kratom. A $62 million high school football stadium sparks debate on investing in youth sports, while a quirky New York City dating event encourages friends to pitch each other with PowerPoint presentations.
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Record Rain And Climate Link
- Milwaukee saw nearly 15 inches of rain in 24 hours, overwhelming neighborhoods and forcing rescues.
- Reporters say the floods were worsened by the climate crisis, leaving homes uninhabitable.
Fires Burn Fast In Drought-Stricken Forests
- Lightning-sparked fires in northwest Colorado spread unpredictably and triggered mass evacuations, including nearly 200 inmates.
- Drought makes forests burn like gasoline, increasing wildfire speed and risk to communities.
CDC Workers Blame Rhetoric For Violence
- CDC employees say they feel scared and targeted after the shooting near the agency campus.
- Many blamed politicized rhetoric and urged Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to denounce it.
