Day: July 9, 2025

In Hunt, Texas, where the Guadalupe River forks, more than seven inches of rain has fallen since Thursday afternoon—the highest total in that area since the early 1990s. This led to a rapid rise of the Guadalupe River, which accelerated to over 29 feet before sunrise, the second-highest crest ever. The intensity of the rain took officials and residents by surprise. The National Weather Service had issued a flood watch advisory for a broad swath of central Texas early Thursday afternoon, urging residents of several counties to be on alert for flood warnings. It was followed by several urgent alerts… CONTINUE READING…

The bond between a child and his dog is something sacred—something pure that doesn’t need words to be understood. But no one was prepared for what happened at the funeral of 8-year-old James Parker, where dozens of mourners gathered to say goodbye to a boy taken far too soon. As loved ones wept and held each other under gray skies, one figure stood apart from the rest: a pit bull named Max, James’s best friend since the day he could walk. Max didn’t wear a leash. He didn’t bark or whimper. He just stood silently by the small white coffin,… CONTINUE READING…

Clinton Eastwood Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon of masculinity.[4][5] Elected in 1986, Eastwood served for two years as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

**Why are some stores rethinking self-checkout?** In recent years, self-checkout systems have become a common fixture in retail stores worldwide. These systems promise efficiency, reduced wait times, and lower labor costs for businesses. However, as the technology becomes more prevalent, some stores are starting to reconsider their deployment of self-checkout machines. One of the primary reasons for this reevaluation is the issue of theft. Self-checkout systems, while convenient, can be more susceptible to shoplifting. Customers may not scan all their items, whether intentionally or unintentionally, leading to increased losses for retailers. While technology like AI and improved camera systems are… CONTINUE READING…

**Delivery Drivers vs Animals | When Things Go Wrong** In the bustling world of delivery services, drivers often find themselves racing against time to ensure packages arrive at their destinations. However, the journey is not always smooth. While they navigate through traffic and weather challenges, another unexpected hurdle often pops up – animals. Whether it’s a curious cat, a territorial dog, or even an inquisitive squirrel, these encounters can lead to amusing and sometimes tricky situations. Imagine the scenario: a delivery driver hopping out of the van with a parcel in hand, only to be greeted by a feisty feline… CONTINUE READING…

The 8-year-old twin granddaughters of newspaper publisher David Lawrence Jr. were among those who died during the devastating flash floods that struck central Texas over the July 4 weekend. Lawrence, the former publisher of the Miami Herald and Detroit Free Press, confirmed to the Herald that his twin granddaughters, Hanna and Rebecca, and their 14-year-old sister, Harper, had been at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River overflowed, suddenly overwhelming the Christian girls’ summer camp. The twins, he confirmed, had died in the floods; He’d previously shared that Harper was “safe,” per a report from CBS News. “It has been an… CONTINUE READING…

The United States, one of the countries with the highest number of incarcerated people in the world, faces a reality that has generated controversy, international criticism, and profound reflection on its judicial system: at least 79 minors under the age of 14 are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. The figure, revealed by human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch and the Equal Justice Initiative, has sparked debate about juvenile justice and the moral limits of criminal punishment in the United States. The cases contributing to this statistic are as diverse as they are disturbing. Some minors… CONTINUE READING…