Cartoon That Appears to Mock Texas Flood Victims Sparks Fury
The Buffalo News, a New York newspaper, has sparked fury online after a political cartoon appeared to mock victims of the flash floods in Texas. The cartoon depicted a drowning Trump supporter wearing a Make America Great Again cap. Newsweek has contacted The Buffalo News for comment via email. Why It Matters Flash flooding swept […]
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North Carolina Flood Concerns Grow as Chantal Weakens
After making landfall in eastern South Carolina early Sunday, Tropical Storm Chantal weakened to a tropical depression but continues to pose significant risks of flash flooding across central and eastern North Carolina. As of 11 a.m. ET, the system had moved approximately 80 miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina, packing sustained winds near 35 miles […]
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Map Shows Where 20 Million People Face ‘Significant’ Flood Threat
An expansive and volatile weather system is forecast to bring repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms to parts of the Central and Midwestern United States this weekend, posing a “significant” flood risk to more than 20 million people, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It Matters Flash floods are among the most […]
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South Texas Flood Update: Hundreds Still Need to be Rescued Officials Warn
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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