After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in Texas’ Hill Country last July, officials vowed major changes in hopes of preventing the failures that contributed to the high death toll. They promised better flood warning systems, tighter safety rules for children’s camps and improvements to the state’s water infrastructure.That work was far from done when a new round of storms began pummeling the state this week, triggering catastrophic flash floods in some of the same areas devastated in 2025. At least two people died. Hundreds needed rescue.But residents in some hard-hit areas said a year of preparation did make…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Environment Canada lifted an air quality warning across the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, after heavy smoke blanketed the…

Published on 24/07/2026 – 9:14 GMT+2 German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Euronews that the EU should brace for further action from the US following the €890 million fine imposed on Google by the European Commission on Thursday. Tensions escalated across the Atlantic…

At the beginning of Thursday’s game, Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan – who pitched the eighth inning of the Tigers’ 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs the day before – was not available to pitch for the third time in four days. That change by the ninth inning.Detroit’s 4-3 home…

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