CNN 5 Things State Department firings, Trump in Texas, wartime heart delivery & more
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Jul 11, 2025 Important changes loom for State Department staff as firings are expected soon. President Trump visits Texas, stirring conversations about a problematic flood warning system. Humanitarian crises unfold in Darfur, with serious war crimes allegations surfacing. On the health frontier, a national push for improved menopause care gains momentum. Amidst the chaos in Ukraine, a heroic doctor risks everything to deliver a child's new heart under constant bombardment.
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State Department Overhaul Unveiled
- The State Department is undergoing a major overhaul with over 1,300 civil and foreign service officers fired today.
- Nearly 3,000 employees will leave due to closures and changes of offices and bureaus at the agency.
Texas Flood Warning Failures
- Texas flood response revealed severe difficulties in warning residents due to inadequate systems.
- Prior warnings and proposals for better flood alert systems failed due to budget and noise complaints.
War Crimes in Darfur Confirmed
- The International Criminal Court sees sufficient evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
- Civilians, including hospitals and humanitarian aid, are targeted and sexual violence is used as a weapon of war.