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Today’s Rundown:
- OVER 160 STILL MISSING AFTER DEADLY TEXAS FLOODS: More than 160 people are still missing after historic flooding swept through Central Texas, with the confirmed death toll now above 100. The hardest-hit area is Kerr County, where a girls’ summer camp lost at least five campers. Rescue teams are using drones, boats, and dogs to search debris-filled rivers and remote campsites. Governor Abbott has declared a disaster in over 20 counties, and more rain is forecasted this week. Families and volunteers continue to wait and help, hoping for good news.
- PHILADELPHIA STRIKE ENDS AFTER TENTATIVE CONTRACT DEAL: District Council 33 has reached a deal with the City of Philadelphia, ending a week-long strike that disrupted trash pickup and city services. The agreement includes 3% annual raises over three years and better job protections. The strike had affected thousands of sanitation and city workers since July 1. Trash piled up across neighborhoods, and the city used emergency crews to clean the worst spots. Workers are expected to return to their jobs this week, pending union approval.
- JUDGE SAYS FEDERAL CASE AGAINST HANNAH DUGAN CAN MOVE FORWARD: A federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing the case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan to proceed. Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid ICE detention during a court appearance. Her legal team argued that she has judicial immunity, but the court disagreed. The final decision will now go to a district judge. The case has sparked debate about how immigration and courtroom authority intersect.
- INVESTORS BUYING UP MORE HOMES AS AFFORDABILITY CRISIS WORSENS: Real estate investors now account for nearly one-third of all U.S. home sales, according to new data. They are especially active in cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Phoenix, where housing prices are rising fast. Experts say this trend makes it harder for regular people to buy homes, especially first-time buyers. Investors often pay in cash and flip homes or rent them out at high prices. Critics say this is worsening the country’s already serious housing crisis.
- AMAZON EXTENDS PRIME DAY TO FOUR DAYS AMID PRICE CONCERNS: Amazon has stretched its annual Prime Day into a four-day event, starting July 8, in response to rising tariffs and inflation fears. The retail giant hopes longer sales will drive customer spending despite higher costs. Prices are up on electronics and home goods due to trade policy uncertainty. Competitors like Walmart and Target are also rolling out overlapping deals. Amazon is betting that early discounts will bring in record traffic.
- CBS FINDS INSTAGRAM PROMOTING SEX WORK THROUGH ADS: A CBS investigation has found that Instagram is showing ads for escort services and sex work, often linking to private Telegram accounts. Some of these ads use code words or emojis to get around content filters. While Meta’s policies ban such ads, many still appear through third-party promotion tools. Lawmakers and child safety groups are now demanding answers. Meta says it is reviewing the issue and updating its enforcement practices.
- GREECE SHUTS ACROPOLIS DURING RECORD-BREAKING HEATWAVE: Greek officials temporarily closed the Acropolis to tourists as temperatures soared above 110°F (43°C) during a major heatwave. Visitors were turned away during peak afternoon hours to prevent heat exhaustion. Other major historical sites also adjusted hours or closed entirely. Doctors treated several cases of heatstroke, and authorities urged people to stay indoors. The government is warning that extreme heat may continue for several more days.
- FOX NEWS SPARKS BACKLASH OVER SUPERMAN MOVIE THEMES: Fox News is under fire for airing segments criticizing the immigration storyline in the upcoming Superman film directed by James Gunn. The movie reportedly shows Clark Kent as a refugee-like figure, drawing parallels to real-world immigration issues. Fox commentators called it “woke propaganda,” but fans and creators pushed back, saying Superman has always been a story about belonging and hope. Online debate continues over how pop culture portrays political issues.
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