NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Devastating floods in New Jersey and New York City have led to urgent rescues and recovery efforts. Political tensions rise as the House Speaker demands the release of Epstein's files, while Trump cautions Ukraine against striking Moscow. A gripping criminal case centers around digital evidence from a toxicology report linked to a dentist accused of poisoning. Meanwhile, the FDA's approval of weight loss drugs for children sparks safety debates. Wildfire anxieties grow amid bizarre incidents in Los Angeles and Florida.
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Near-Drowning Amid Floods
- Francis Elgert ignored flood warnings and found himself surrounded by floodwater during his drive home.
- Alexandra Esparza experienced flash flooding previously from Hurricane Ida and worries this intense flooding happens more often.
Climate Change Drives Floods
- Summer rainstorms have intensified across the US over the last 55 years due to rising temperatures.
- Warmer air holds more water vapor, worsening storm severity and flooding.
Flood Risks Intensify in US
- The US has seen more flash flood watches and warnings this year than in the last 40 years.
- Tropical disturbances over warm Gulf waters could bring 7 to 10 inches of rain causing massive flooding.