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Today: July 17, 2026
Today: July 17, 2026

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At least 2 dead in Texas floods as hundreds rescued in same region as Camp Mystic disaster

At least 2 dead in Texas floods as hundreds rescued in same region as Camp Mystic disaster

At least 2 dead in Texas floods as hundreds rescued in same region as Camp Mystic disaster
Asia|Environment|World

A huge landslide in southwest China buries homes and force more than 1,000 to evacuate

A landslide in Chongqing, China, has buried residential buildings and forced over 1,100 residents to evacuate

A huge landslide in southwest China buries homes and force more than 1,000 to evacuate
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China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?
Asia|Environment|World

Landslide buries residents in southwest China's Chongqing

An unknown number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing multiple residential buildings

Landslide buries residents in southwest China's Chongqing
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Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices inched up on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with their broken truce limiting oil flows out

Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Business|Environment|Food|Health

Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Washington Post reports

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Yum Brands' Taco Bell restaurants by California-based supplier Taylor Farms has been identified by investigators as a potential source of

Taco Bell lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Washington Post reports
Americas|Crime|Environment|World

Texas flooding kills two as state braces for historic rains

Torrential rains killed two people in Texas as floodwaters swept them away in their vehicles while the state braced for "record-shattering" rainfall over the next

Texas flooding kills two as state braces for historic rains
Business|Environment|Food|Health

Taco Bell to stop using lettuce identified with cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Taco Bell to stop using lettuce identified with cyclosporiasis outbreak
Americas|Environment|US|World

Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding

Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
Environment|Science|World

Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding

Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
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Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
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US refiner margins hit new records as fuel shortage concerns grow

U.S. refiner margins registered a fresh record high for the third consecutive session on Thursday, as low stockpiles and worsening tensions in the Middle

US refiner margins hit new records as fuel shortage concerns grow
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US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers on Thursday despaired at the imposition of new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the U.S.

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size

Standard Nuclear's shares slid about 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday after the company slashed its offering size by

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size
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Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air
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Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires

Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey
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NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows

The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people

NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfire smoke will drive poor air quality through Saturday as new plumes arrive from Canada

Wildfire smoke will drive poor air quality through Saturday as new plumes arrive from Canada

Wildfire smoke will drive poor air quality through Saturday as new plumes arrive from Canada
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Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know