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A father in Texas saved his 15-year-old daughter after he traced her phone to find the location where she was being held and kidnapped, deputies said. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a home in Porter, outside of Houston, around 4:50 p.m. on Christmas Day in reference to the reported kidnapping of …
New York City is underwater. On July 14, a slow-moving storm dumped over 6 inches of rain across the five boroughs, triggering flash flood warnings and shutting down key transit arteries. The city issued a travel advisory late Monday, urging residents to stay off the roads unless evacuating. Subway stations flooded. Streets turned into rivers. …
Flash flooding has struck three states in rapid succession, with Chicago now facing emergency rescues following a sudden deluge of more than 5 inches of rain in just 90 minutes. The National Weather Service confirmed that a personal weather station near the United Center recorded 5.14 inches during the evening of July 8. Streets on …
A massive fire occurred at 61 Water St in Middlesex, New Jersey, trapping residents and causing significant damage. Firefighters responded to the scene, and reported rescues were made using ground ladders during the intense fire. According to local reports, two officers and one civilian were taken to the hospital. The situation is still unfolding, and authorities are actively addressing the …