Tonight, the brand new blockade ordered by President Trump after no deal with Iran and his prediction on gas prices come the midterms. The countdown now on to tomorrow morning when the military says it will block all Iranian ports on the Straight of Hormuz after weeks of paralysis for oil tankers. The move threatening to escalate tensions and raise questions with both sides far from a peace deal.Also tonight, global markets responding after the president says gas prices could get even higher and how he's no ...

Fiery battles burning through Southern California. East of Los Angeles, the Springs fire scorching more than 4,000 acres after sparking late Friday. Crews working non-stop sharing it's now 75% contained.It started at about 5 to 6 acres and within an hour it was already over 100 acres. How close were flames to homes. They were a couple hundred feet from homes.Amid the flames, hundreds remain under mandatory evacuation orders. Let's go. Let's With crews battling infamous Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hou ...

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Good morning. Good to have you with us. I'm Joe Frier.Savannah is off. We begin this Thursday morning with ongoing coverage of the war with Iran as the conflict stretches into its 13th day. Iran has launched what the country's state media is calling its most intense operation since the war began.Overnight, Iran fired a volley of its most advanced ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Hifa in Israel. The US military also intensifying its strike. Central Command says it has eliminated 16 Iranian mine layers ...

>>> BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT, PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYING HE WILL TAP THE NATION'S STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE TO STOP GAS PRICES FROM CLIMBING AS THE WAR WITH IRAN CHOKES GLOBAL OIL SUPPLIES. >>> RIGHT NOW, A NEW BARRAGE OF STRIKES LIGHTING UP BEIRUT AS OIL WARFARE ESCALATES THE FIERY EXPLOSION AT AN OIL DEPOT. NEW STRIKES ON SHIPS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.IRAN HOLDING THE CRITICAL TRADE ROUTE CAPTIVE TONIGHT. >>> COUNTRIES AGREEING TO A HISTORIC RELEASE OF STOCKPILED OIL. WILL IT SLOW SURGING PRICES HERE IN THE U. ...

Is that a tornado. >> Is that a tornado. >> The massive tornado clouded Michigan.>> Oh my god. Oh my god. >> ripping through the southern part of the state.Tree after tree uprooted from the ground. Several crashing into homes. >> Oh my god.>> In Cass County, Michigan, a tornado took the life of a 12-year-old boy. One of four reported storm related deaths in the state. In Oklahoma, where multiple tornadoes hit, powerful winds shredding this roof in Tulsa, destroying vehicles and leaving trees scattered acros ...

Climate Change Impact & Adaptation - Severe weather events are increasing, with 2024 being the hottest year on record and the National Weather Service issuing 3,000 flash flood warnings by mid-July [6] - Traditional engineering practices assuming stable past conditions are no longer valid due to climate change [10][11] - Adaptation to climate change is imperative, with a shift needed from shallow adaptation (e g, sandbags) to transformative adaptation [11][12][13] Transformative Adaptation Strategies - Transformative adaptation involves creating different physical spaces that collect floodwaters while providing habitat and open space [13] - Resilient Mystic is a plan that uses passive recreation areas for floodwater storage, green stormwater infrastructure, and elevated critical infrastructure [16][17] - Community involvement is crucial in developing resilience plans, shifting from expert-driven solutions to collaborative approaches [18][19] Economic & Policy Implications - Investing in resilience yields a resilience dividend, with multiple cumulative benefits accruing to communities for every dollar invested [20] - Resilience and adaptation require political will, funding, and policy, emphasizing the importance of electing leaders who understand the benefits of resilience [22][23] - Sharing experiences with climate change and promoting transformative adaptation can foster collaboration for a more resilient future [24]

Real Estate Market Risk - Severe weather threatens over $12 trillion in US home value [1] - Over 25% of US properties are impacted by severe weather [1]

International Relations & Geopolitics - A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is aimed at ending the over three-year-old war with Ukraine [1] - President Trump warned of severe consequences, including sanctions and tariffs, if Russia does not agree to end the war [3][4] - Russia occupies approximately 20% of Ukraine [6][28] - European leaders emphasize principles for Ukraine, including no deals about Ukraine without Ukraine, a ceasefire first, and no Russian veto on Ukraine joining NATO or the EU [18][19] US Domestic Affairs & Politics - President Trump wants to extend the federal police presence in DC beyond 30 days, potentially through a national emergency declaration or congressional approval [36][37][38] - The Trump administration argues that violent crime statistics in DC are rigged, while local officials claim a 26% drop in violent crime since last year [41] - The Trump administration is exerting more control over the Kennedy Center, with the president naming himself chairman of the board [44] Weather & Natural Disasters - Tropical Storm Aaron is expected to become a major hurricane with winds of 150 miles per hour, but current forecasts suggest it will miss the US East Coast [46][60][61] - Southeastern Tennessee experienced 7 inches of rain in less than three hours, leading to deadly flooding and swiftwater rescues [47] - The South Chickamaga Creek in Chattanooga is about 6 feet higher than normal, raising concerns about river flooding [49] Crime & Law Enforcement - An armored truck robbery near Philadelphia resulted in the theft of over $700,000 [64] - Police are investigating whether the armored truck robberies are connected, including one in June where $2 million was stolen [65] Immigration & Education - Teachers in Los Angeles are concerned about possible ICE raids and deportations affecting their students [67][68] - The Trump administration ended a policy preventing ICE agents from making arrests in schools [69]

Weather Events & Impact - Fox River flooding in Wakaua, Wisconsin, with flood warnings extended into Wednesday [1] - Lightning strike in South Carolina caused power outages and traffic delays [2] - Severe storms and floods in Wisconsin, with cars submerged and homes flooded [2][3] - Milwaukee experienced a summer's worth of rain in one weekend, leading to dozens of rescues [3] - Flood waters caused intense damage, including ripping away part of a road [3] - Violent winds in Nebraska ripped the roof off a prison, resulting in one fatality [4] - Torrential flash floods hit Florida's west coast [4] - 29 million Americans under heat alerts, with Caribou, Maine breaking a record [4] Geographic Scope - Severe weather events impacting multiple states including Wisconsin, South Carolina, Nebraska, and Florida [2][3][4]