Feds to scrap a rule that denies housing to the most disabled veterans

Camp Mystic's executive director Dick Eastland initiated evacuations approximately 45 minutes after a "life-threatening flash flood" alert from the National Weather Service, tragically resulting in 27 deaths as floodwaters surged through the camp in Hunt, Texas. Despite receiving initial warnings, the situation escalated rapidly, leading Eastland to attempt a rescue before his own demise as he worked to move campers to safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy A big...

Over 50 million Americans in the Northeast are under flood watches due to heavy rain, with flash flood warnings issued for major cities like New York City and Washington, D.C. New Jersey's Governor declared a state of emergency as slow-moving storms could produce rainfall rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour, leading to dangerous flooding conditions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: More than 50 million people in the Northeast U.S. are getting...

In Jefferson, South Dakota, Dave and Judy Oberg endured devastating flooding that destroyed their home last summer, leading them to sell a third of their farmland and build a new house on higher ground without any financial aid. As farmers face unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change, the Obergs are now cautious yet hopeful for their crops, emphasizing the importance of moving forward despite past losses. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: After...

A marketing professor at UC Berkeley, Przemyslaw Jeziorski, was shot and killed in Athens on July 4 while visiting his twin children, according to his family. The motive remains unclear, and no arrests have been made; Jeziorski was in Greece for a custody dispute following his divorce, and his family is seeking justice. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sad News About a Professor A kind teacher from California went to Greece to see...

Unreleased Music Stolen from Beyoncé's ChoreographerPolice reported that five hard drives containing unreleased music and footage were stolen from a vehicle driven by Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, in Atlanta. The theft occurred while the car was parked, and while authorities have secured an arrest warrant for a suspect, no arrests have yet been made. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Beyoncé's choreographer had some important music and other items stolen from his car while...

Andrea Gibson, a renowned poet and performance artist known for addressing gender identity and politics, passed away at 49 after battling terminal cancer. Their death was announced by wife Megan Falley, and they were surrounded by loved ones in Boulder, Colorado; Gibson's work included several acclaimed books and participation in the upcoming documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light.” Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Andrea Gibson, a famous poet who wrote about...