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A devastating flash flood in Texas that killed at least 80 people, including children at a summer camp, has put the Trump administration’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) under intense scrutiny, as experts, former officials, and lawmakers warn that the country’s ability to forecast deadly storms …

President Joe Biden has ordered federal aid to New York after declaring a major disaster in the state. The aid will supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ida, including the counties of Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond and Westchester, the White House said Monday. Assistance …