Apple News Today Tragedy in Texas: how flash flooding devastated a county
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Jul 7, 2025 Flash flooding in Texas has tragically claimed over 80 lives, highlighting the urgent need for better disaster preparedness. Meanwhile, a contentious bill from congressional Republicans alters Medicaid and clean-energy funding. On a more positive note, a Nebraska meatpacking plant is implementing changes to enhance safety and attract workers. In international news, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are underway, and France has lifted a century-old swimming ban in the River Seine, while a remarkable time capsule has been discovered in Nebraska.
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Texas Flood Tragedy Unfolds
- Devastating flash flooding in central Texas killed over 80 people and destroyed homes and roads.
- Rescue efforts included saving over 800 people and searching for missing children from Camp Mystic summer camp.
Camp Mystic Rescue Heroics
- Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp, was hit by floodwaters when about 700 children were present.
- Counselors heroically braved rapids to rescue many kids, but several children and the camp director died.
Father Searches for Daughter
- Ty Baden searched the flooded river area for his missing daughter after the disaster.
- His daughter was visiting with friends for July 4th and stayed at a house swept away by the flood.