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⛈️“Texas Flood” Edition

Jul 07, 2025
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As deadly flash floods swept through Central Texas, the National Weather Service found itself in hot water, without enough staff to paddle. With key forecasting roles left unfilled thanks to a combination of Trump administration-imposed early retirements, budget-cutting zeal, and a federal hiring freeze, meteorologists were left shouting warnings into t…

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