I'm Joe Frier. >> And I'm Savannah Sers. We're going to begin this morning with the fallout from the tens of thousands of documents released in connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.President Trump was seen avoiding reporters yesterday as he continues to dismiss questions over what he's calling a hoax after the House Oversight Committee released emails sent by Epstein from 2011 to 2019 with some mentioning Trump by name. >> Now, former victims of Epstein are speaking out. They're calling on Co ...

Disaster Overview - Severe monsoon storms in Arizona caused flooding, resulting in at least four fatalities [1] - The town of Globe, Arizona, was significantly impacted by the floodwaters [1] Property Damage - A propane distributor lost 1,000 tanks due to the flooding [1] - A Ford dealership experienced damage with new cars being swept away [2] Community Impact - Residents were caught off guard and swept away by the floodwaters [1] - People were heard screaming amidst the chaos [2]

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It's just still so hard to fathom everything that happened. Um, we lost our home. I haven't even been able to check that out just because I have been focused on my daughter I believe around 1:30 or 2.She heard people kind of screaming and yelling um just to get out. So, um, their counselors got them out of the cabin and then once the water receded a bit, um, they then were able to come down and make it over to Camp Mystic Cypress Lake, which is the newer camp that was not, it was untouched. She's very stron ...

Let's take it to some other headlines too, including over on the east coast where you've got this tropical depression, Shantel, that brought a lot of rain bringing flooding to North Carolina. We've seen rescues there, too. Look at this.That's a house. I mean, that's water up to like the the window of that house there. The Durham Fire Department, and you can see some of these cars here, too.The Durham Fire Department says they rescued something like 80 people through boats. A lot of other people had to, you ...

Disaster Overview - Catastrophic flooding in six counties in Central Texas resulted in at least 104 deaths [10] - The Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet, wiping out everything in its path [5] - Camp Mystic reported 27 campers and counselors among the dead and missing [2][7] Causes and Contributing Factors - Some areas received up to 20 inches (508 mm) of rain, far exceeding the expected 7 inches (177.8 mm) [30] - Tropical Storm Barry's moisture contributed to unusually humid air over Texas [31] - A prior drought left the ground hard, causing water to rush down mountains [31][32] Rescue and Recovery Efforts - Rescuers searched mangled cars and debris along riverbanks [6] - Search and rescue teams combed through massive debris piles by water, air, and horseback [8][9] - Survivors were airlifted from their homes [6] Community Impact - Homes, trailers, and RVs were flipped over and destroyed [9] - The community of Kurville, Texas, was particularly affected [4] - Families were caught by surprise, with many unaware of the impending danger [22][24][25] Warning Systems and Accountability - A flash flood watch was elevated to a flash flood emergency, but warnings went unheard by many [27] - Questions arose about why neighborhoods and camps were not evacuated earlier [26] - The Texas Lieutenant Governor is pushing for more outdoor warning sirens [26] Personal Accounts and Loss - A mother recounted holding her son as he was swept away in the flood [2][11] - Families at Camp Mystic experienced tragic losses, with many children among the dead and missing [2][7][13][14] - A woman was swept 20 miles down the river before being rescued [17] Political and Economic Context - The President threatened massive tariffs against trading partners [4] - The Dow Jones dropped more than 400 points amid trade uncertainty [34] - The President met with the Israeli Prime Minister to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza [35] Other Disasters - Tropical depression Chantel caused severe floods in North Carolina, resulting in at least one death [36][37] - An immigration operation in Los Angeles led to protests [38]

Environmental Impact - Severe flooding occurred in Kurville, Texas, causing widespread destruction [1] - The Guadalupe River rose approximately 26 to 30 feet (792.48 cm to 914.4 cm) in about an hour, leading to the devastation [1] - The force of the water leveled trees and stripped bark, indicating the intensity of the flood [2]