At least five people have died due to severe flooding in Indiana, especially around Indianapolis, where heavy rain caused rivers to overflow and forced evacuations. Officials are rescuing people and warning residents to avoid floodwaters as the situation remains dangerous.
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Indiana experienced its worst flooding in over 30 years, with some areas receiving more than 11 inches of rain in two days.
The White River rose to record levels, surpassing floods last seen in 1913 in some communities.
At least five people died, including a woman driving through floodwaters and a child killed by a fallen tree.
Over 400 people evacuated northern Indianapolis on their own; more than 350 others left homes in Delaware County.
Rescue teams have saved 95 people and 45 pets as of Saturday afternoon.
More than 150,000 people were without power due to the storms.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun said President Donald Trump planned to approve federal aid for flood response and recovery.
Flooding affected areas that do not usually experience this type of disaster.
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The number of unauthorised Gypsy and traveller caravan sites in England has grown significantly, with many people setting up sites without planning permission. Travellers say they often feel forced to break the law because the official planning system does not meet their needs, while local councils express concern about the rise in illegal developments.
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In January, there were 4,950 unauthorised traveller caravans in England, a 73% increase since January 2020.
Between July 2019 and July 2025, the total number of traveller caravans in England rose 21%, from 23,636 to 28,659.
The number of unauthorised caravans increased by 44% in the same period.
Basildon, Essex, recorded the highest rise in unauthorised caravans, with a 164% increase.
Travellers like Cliff Codona say they have been evicted many times and feel the planning system blocks their efforts to find legal sites.
Some travellers start sites over weekends or holidays when local councils are closed.
The government says unauthorised developments are unacceptable and that councils have tools to address the problem.
Local residents and officials criticize rapid site developments and express frustration over planning enforcement.
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Many students preparing to start university feel excited but also worried about making friends, managing money, and feeling homesick. Current students share advice on how to handle these challenges, such as joining clubs, using online chats to make friends, and budgeting carefully.
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A record number of 18-year-olds are expected to begin university this year.
Students often worry about meeting new people when starting university.
Joining clubs, societies, or student media can help in making friends.
Social media and messaging apps are useful for connecting with future classmates.
Homesickness is common, but many find they adjust quickly once they make friends.
Managing money is a concern; students recommend budgeting and using student discounts.
Maintenance loans come in lumps and must be stretched until the next payment.
Confidence and putting yourself out there are important for social success at university.
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At least five people have died in Indiana due to heavy storms and flooding over the past week. Governor Mike Braun requested a presidential emergency declaration, which President Donald Trump has agreed to, allowing federal aid to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
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Fierce storms caused flooding in Indiana, leading to at least five deaths.
Rescue teams are using boats to help people trapped by rising floodwaters.
More than 11 inches (280mm) of rain fell in some areas over two days.
The White River in Indianapolis overflowed, causing dangerous floods.
A woman died trying to drive through floodwaters; authorities warn against crossing flooded areas by car.
A 4-year-old child died when a tree fell on a home during the storms.
A missing teenager was found dead after jumping into a river.
Governor Mike Braun said President Donald Trump will approve a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Indiana to get federal assistance.
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Several US women in politics are sharing their experiences with balancing demanding careers and motherhood, including using egg freezing to delay childbirth. The discussion highlights challenges faced by working mothers in the US, a country with limited paid parental leave compared to other industrialized nations.
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Representative Sara Jacobs and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have publicly shared their decisions to freeze their eggs to extend their ability to have children later.
Egg freezing involves hormone injections and medical procedures that can cost over $10,000 and is seldom covered by insurance.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job to spend more time with her children.
The US is the only industrialized nation that does not require employers to provide paid parental leave.
Less than 25% of US workers have access to paid family leave through their employers.
The average age of mothers giving birth in the US rose from 28.7 years in 2016 to 29.6 years in 2023.
Women are increasingly having children later in life or choosing not to have children.
Flexible schedules, shared parenting responsibilities, and resources like childcare are important for women to balance career and family.
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Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, did not say if President Donald Trump will help him on the campaign trail. When asked about Trump’s support during a TV interview, Tiffany avoided giving a direct answer.
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Tom Tiffany is a Republican running for governor of Wisconsin.
He appeared on the Newsmax show "Wake-Up America."
The host, Sharla McBride, asked if President Trump would campaign with him.
Tiffany did not directly answer the question about Trump’s involvement.
President Trump has campaigned for other Republican candidates this year.
Tiffany’s response left uncertainty about whether Trump will assist his campaign.
The interview took place on a Friday before the Wisconsin governor’s race.
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Maisa Lopes Eliaser, wife of an active-duty Army staff sergeant, was taken from an immigration interview in Alabama and held by ICE for over a month before being placed on a deportation flight to Brazil. Midflight, ICE called her back to the United States, releasing her from custody. Her case has drawn national attention and Congressional investigation into how immigration enforcement affects military families.
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Maisa Lopes Eliaser is married to Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo, who has served 11 years in the Army.
Eliaser, a Brazilian national with no criminal record, was detained on July 8 during an immigration interview.
She was held in ICE custody for more than a month before boarding a deportation flight to Brazil.
While on the plane, ICE officers contacted her and gave her the option to return to the U.S., which she chose.
Eliaser had entered the U.S. legally in 2019 but overstayed her visa.
She was issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2026.
More than 50 relatives of active-duty service members have been detained under President Trump’s second term starting in 2025.
Over 60 lawmakers have called for investigations into the impact of these deportations on military families.
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Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in court that she had a romantic and sexual relationship with her former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, while still in the Senate. This is part of a lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife under a rare North Carolina law that allows a spouse to sue someone accused of damaging their marriage.
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Kyrsten Sinema is a former U.S. Senator from Arizona who served until early 2025.
Heather Ammel, Matthew Ammel’s ex-wife, filed a lawsuit claiming Sinema’s relationship with Matthew broke their 14-year marriage.
The legal claim is based on North Carolina’s “alienation of affection” law, which lets a spouse seek money from a third party who harms the marriage.
Sinema’s relationship with Matthew Ammel began in May 2024 and involved phone, email, and encrypted messages.
The Ammels separated in November 2024, and their divorce was finalized in March 2026.
Sinema said some texts were related to sports because she is an athlete and referenced a photo showing therapeutic cupping marks.
Sinema argues the relationship happened outside North Carolina and disputes the court’s jurisdiction there.
The judge will decide if the case can continue in North Carolina or if it should be dismissed.
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The Democratic Party has changed the order of states in its 2028 presidential primary to give more influence to states with diverse populations. South Carolina will hold the first primary, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire, aiming to better reflect the diversity of the U.S. population.
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The Democratic National Committee approved a new primary calendar on a Saturday in Austin, Texas.
South Carolina will hold the first Democratic primary on January 22, 2028.
Nevada’s primary will follow on February 1, and New Hampshire’s on February 8.
New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia will hold primaries later in February.
This calendar change continues a shift begun in 2024, which also placed South Carolina first.
The changes aim to give more early influence to racially and ethnically diverse states, such as South Carolina, Nevada, and New Mexico.
There has been past resistance from Iowa and New Hampshire, which have traditionally held early contests but have mostly white populations.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin said the new calendar better captures America’s demographic shifts.
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House Democrats sent a letter to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to ask about the living and working conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days, and the lawmakers want to understand the situation better.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days.
A group of House Democrats wrote to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao about conditions on the ship.
The letter was sent by Representatives Joe Courtney, Maggie Goodlander, and Wesley Bell, among others.
The lawmakers are investigating issues related to the crew’s environment and well-being.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
The inquiry reflects concern about the long deployment and its impact on sailors.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao is the official responsible for the Navy at this time.
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President Trump shared a Washington Post headline saying prescription drug prices dropped the most in over 60 years, but the article itself credits a Biden-era law for this drop. Experts and the article point to the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden, as the main reason drug prices fell.
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President Trump showed reporters a Washington Post headline about a big drop in prescription drug prices.
The headline credited the price drop but did not mention that experts said the credit belongs to President Biden’s policies.
The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022 under President Biden, requires Medicare to negotiate drug prices to lower costs.
Experts from Harvard and Vanderbilt universities said the Biden law is a more likely cause of the price drops than Trump’s actions.
Prescription drug prices fell by 3.1% in July, according to government data.
Only 10 drugs have had prices negotiated under the Inflation Reduction Act so far, but they are commonly used ones.
The White House communications director praised Trump for the price drop on social media without linking to the full article.
The White House press secretary shared the photo of Trump showing the headline, highlighting the news.
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Important primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin will affect closely contested races in November as both political parties try to gain more seats in Congress. In Michigan, progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a narrow victory over moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary and received her endorsement afterward.
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Upcoming primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin are critical for November's congressional battles.
Both Democrats and Republicans aim to increase their number of seats in Congress.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, recently won a close Democratic Senate primary in Michigan.
El-Sayed defeated moderate incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens by a small margin.
After losing, Haley Stevens endorsed Abdul El-Sayed.
These primaries will influence how competitive the November elections will be.
The article also mentions Democrats raising concerns about the conditions on the USS Lincoln, but details are not provided.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama said he talks with the chatbot ChatGPT during long drives in his state. He uses it to ask questions about Medicare and Medicaid as part of his routine.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville is from Alabama and is a Republican.
He is currently running for governor of Alabama.
Tuberville talks to ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, during long car drives.
He uses ChatGPT mainly to ask questions about Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that help with health care costs.
Tuberville shared this information with the Washington Post on a Friday.
The conversations with ChatGPT help him pass the time while driving.
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In Alaska, Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, is being challenged by Mary Peltola, a former Democratic congresswoman, in the upcoming Senate race. This contest is unusual because Alaska usually votes Republican, but the race is becoming competitive.
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Senator Dan Sullivan is the current Republican senator from Alaska.
Mary Peltola, a former Democratic member of Congress, is running against him.
Alaska typically votes for Republican candidates in Senate races.
Recent polls show an unclear lead between the two candidates.
The election will take place in November.
This race is important because it could affect the Senate majority held by Republicans.
Mary Peltola is attempting to return to Congress after previously serving as a representative.
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Firefighters in California and nearby areas are working to control several wildfires, including the Timber Fire near Big Sur and the Bug Fire near Reno. The fires have caused evacuations and road closures, while hot, dry weather and wind are making the fires harder to contain.
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The Timber Fire near Big Sur, California, has burned 4,655 acres and is 12% contained.
The Bug Fire near the California-Nevada border has burned about 93,381 acres and is 58% contained.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated due to the fires, including vulnerable people in a memory care facility.
Hot, dry, and windy weather is worsening fire conditions in the western U.S. and Canada.
State parks near Big Sur have been closed, and parts of Highway 1 have evacuation orders.
Firefighters face growing challenges as fires become larger and weather conditions worsen, partly due to climate change.
A federal workers’ union says budget cuts and layoffs during President Donald Trump’s term have hurt the federal firefighting workforce.
The union reports over 6,000 U.S. Forest Service workers, many firefighters, were cut, and several research labs for fire response were closed.
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At least five people have died due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Indiana this week. Officials, including Gov. Mike Braun and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, are urging residents to stay safe as rescue efforts continue and federal help is expected.
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Five people have died from flooding in Indiana this week.
Heavy rains caused rivers and creeks to rise, with some areas getting more than 11 inches of rain in two days.
The White River reached a height above 24 feet in some towns, breaking records set over 100 years ago.
Over 90 people and 45 pets were rescued from floodwaters near Indianapolis.
Gov. Mike Braun requested a federal emergency declaration to get aid from President Donald Trump.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett declared a local emergency and asked residents near the river to evacuate.
Flooding affected areas mainly along the White River from Hamilton County through northern Indianapolis suburbs.
The National Weather Service warned that more rain and thunderstorms were expected in central Indiana.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to support ending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as President Donald Trump increases deportation efforts. The resolution urges lawmakers to pass laws to abolish ICE, reduce immigration detention, and limit funding for certain enforcement actions.
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The DNC approved a resolution calling to abolish ICE and reform immigration enforcement.
The vote happened during the DNC summer meeting in Austin, Texas.
The resolution calls for ending most immigration detention and closing private detention centers.
It asks Congress to limit Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding unless certain enforcement practices stop.
These enforcement actions include workplace raids, arrests near schools, and mass roundups.
The resolution states immigration detention should be seen as a civil matter, not criminal.
The vote is not legally binding and does not become official party policy until the 2028 convention.
The issue of ICE reform is becoming a major topic within the Democratic Party before the 2026 elections.
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A recent poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted by a small margin in the Ohio Senate race. In the governor’s race, Democrat Amy Acton also holds a narrow lead over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Sherrod Brown is the Democratic candidate for the Ohio Senate.
Jon Husted is the Republican candidate running against Brown.
The poll shows Brown with 48% support and Husted with 44%.
Amy Acton is the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican candidate for governor.
Both Brown and Acton lead their opponents by slim margins.
The poll was conducted by Wedgewood Polls.
The results highlight key competitive races in Ohio.
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A man named Larry Montes was arrested for hate crimes after attacking people and damaging property during a Shabbat service at Central Synagogue in New York City. The police charged him with assault and criminal mischief as hate crimes, and the case is under investigation by the NYPD’s hate crime taskforce.
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Larry Montes, 46, was arrested for assault and criminal mischief as hate crimes at Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
The attack happened around 6pm during a Shabbat service on Saturday.
Montes hit a 63-year-old woman and a security team member, causing injuries.
He also damaged synagogue property and spit at the security member.
The incident was captured live on a video stream during the service.
An NYPD sergeant quickly stopped Montes and took him into custody.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the attack.
Central Synagogue stated it will continue regular worship gatherings despite the incident.
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Heavy rains caused historic flooding along the White River in central Indiana, leading to numerous evacuations and water rescues. Authorities reported record river levels, fatalities, and widespread damage, and Indiana's governor has asked President Donald Trump for federal emergency aid.
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Floodwaters along the White River in Indianapolis and nearby areas rose to record heights, some breaking over 100-year-old levels.
Over 70 people and their pets were rescued from rising waters, with more rescues expected.
A 58-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man, Matthew Morey, were found dead due to flood-related incidents.
The Yorktown Public Library experienced severe flooding, with about 1 foot of water inside the building.
Governor Mike Braun requested a presidential emergency declaration to access federal assistance.
Flash flood warnings remained active, with more rain and storms forecasted for the area.
The National Guard and local emergency teams actively assisted with rescues.
Recent storms also caused severe weather across the Midwest, including tornadoes and flooding from Chicago to western Pennsylvania.
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