Nightly News Full Episode - July 9

Natural Disasters & Climate Change - Severe flooding and destruction impacted American communities, particularly in New Mexico and Texas [5] - Flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico resulted in three deaths, including two children, and the destruction of approximately 35 homes [6][8][13] - Burn scars from previous wildfires exacerbated the flooding in New Mexico, with potential for more disastrous flooding in the next 3-5 years if heavy rain occurs [11][12][13] - Catastrophic floods in Texas Hill Country left more than 170 people missing and at least 119 lives lost [17][18][19] - Climate change is contributing to a volatile flooding summer due to a warmer atmosphere holding more water, leading to prolonged and intense rainfall [14] - Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings are in effect from New York to the Carolinas, with the possibility of flash flooding and severe weather in the Northeast and Plains [15][16] Trade & Tariffs - The US government is considering new tariffs on goods from the Philippines (20%) and Iraq (30%) if trade deals are not reached by August 1st [27] - A 50% tariff on goods from Brazil was announced, partly due to its prosecution of its former president [28] - Some American companies believe the tariffs have leveled the playing field, while others say the impact has been devastating due to uncertainty and supply chain issues [29][30][31] Politics & Health - Former President Biden's physician invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about Biden's health while in office [33][34][35] Crime & Safety - A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead after paddle boarding in Maine [38][39] - A paddle boarder in Massachusetts had a close encounter with a great white shark [43][44] - Atlanta firefighters rescued passengers from a burning car after a crash that occurred after a police attempted to pull the car over for drag racing [48][49] Technology & Society - Driverless car company Waymo is now offering rides to teens between 14 and 17 years old in Phoenix [49] - Mattel is introducing the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, including an insulin pump and glucose monitor [52]