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Texas Gov. Abbott expands state's disaster declaration as dozens still missing from floods

Texas Gov. Abbott expands state's disaster declaration as dozens still missing from floods

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer.Here’s a look at some of the most...

Deadliest Flooding in Last 25 Years Came in Areas With Low Flood Insurance Take-Up

Deadliest Flooding in Last 25 Years Came in Areas With Low Flood Insurance Take-Up

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year and billions of dollars in damage in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service. Flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer,...

The fundamental flaw in England’s team that led to critical Euro 2025 defeat by France

The fundamental flaw in England’s team that led to critical Euro 2025 defeat by France

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Atlanta United has chance to build momentum Saturday in road match

Atlanta United has chance to build momentum Saturday in road match

ExploreStruggles of Atlanta United and Miguel Almirón are realIf not now, when? “Big, big opportunities there,” manager Ronny Deila said. “The only way to get better is to work hard on the pitch and … be clear in everything and then they move...

'It didn't look good' - Musiala 'in hospital' after ankle injury

'It didn't look good' - Musiala 'in hospital' after ankle injury

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala looks set for another prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury in the side's 2-0 Club World Cup quarter-final defeat by Paris St-Germain. It was Musiala's first start in months...

July 4th Georgia boating updates: Two explosions, several injuries and BUIs

July 4th Georgia boating updates: Two explosions, several injuries and BUIs

GEORGIA - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported 18 people were injured, 22 boating under the influence citations were issued, and two people died on Georgia waterways on July 4. The agency released the update Saturday morning and...

Viewpoint: Don’t let America’s copyright crackdown hand China global AI leadership

Viewpoint: Don’t let America’s copyright crackdown hand China global AI leadership

China is racing to outpace the United States in artificial intelligence development and deployment, and it is making progress. To stay ahead, America needs a national innovation strategy that strengthens all the pillars of our leadership, from...

S.C. military museum honors veterans’ service across generations

S.C. military museum honors veterans’ service across generations

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A state known for its military service, South Carolina’s oldest military museum is located in the heart of the capital city in Columbia. The executive director of South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum said...

'Didn't look good' - Musiala taken to hospital with ankle injury

'Didn't look good' - Musiala taken to hospital with ankle injury

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala looks set for another prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury in the side's 2-0 Club World Cup quarter-final defeat by Paris St-Germain. It was Musiala's first start in months...

4-year-old girl flown to hospital after being trapped under capsized boat on Lake Oconee

4-year-old girl flown to hospital after being trapped under capsized boat on Lake Oconee

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ga. — A 4-year-old girl is in the hospital after being trapped underneath a capsized boat on the Fourth of July. A spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources says 12 people were on a boat on Lake Oconee when a...

Second woman injured when gunfire disrupts July 4 party in northwest Atlanta

Second woman injured when gunfire disrupts July 4 party in northwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — Police are investigating a shooting at a Fourth of July party in northwest Atlanta on Friday that has left a second woman injured. Neighbors spoke to Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco, saying they had been having an outdoor party, including...

Local, frozen and wild-caught. What do these common menu descriptors for seafood really mean?

Local, frozen and wild-caught. What do these common menu descriptors for seafood really mean?

CHARLESTON — With recent news and widespread discussion of alleged "shrimp fraud" in the Lowcountry, The Post and Courier wanted to help explain some of the terminology and labeling so the next time you're shopping around for shellfish you may be...

S.C.’s oldest military museum honors the service of veterans across generations

S.C.’s oldest military museum honors the service of veterans across generations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A state known for its military service, South Carolina’s oldest military museum is located in the heart of the capital city in Columbia. The executive director of South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum...

Letter from America: Looking ahead to the Football World Cup

Letter from America: Looking ahead to the Football World Cup

IT’S only a year until the football World Cup is set to take place in Mexico, Canada, and the USA. Here in Atlanta, Georgia, eight matches will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, including one of the semi-finals. Before...

Twins' Byron Buxton headed to All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

Twins' Byron Buxton headed to All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

For all the evidence that Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season, the supporting statistics start and end with this simple number: 73. That's the total of games in which the Minnesota Twins have had their dynamic center fielder in the starting...

Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Georgia

Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Georgia

New medical facility at Georgia Tech’s Science Square will focus on gene therapy, robotics, and pediatric care innovation ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children’s hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million...

Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta

Shriners Children's to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children's hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children’s Research Institute intends to conduct...

1 dead, another injured in shooting at SW Atlanta apartments

1 dead, another injured in shooting at SW Atlanta apartments

One person was killed and another was injured in a Saturday morning shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, police said at the scene. Officers were called to the complex on Alison Court, located just north of Arthur B. Langford Jr....

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at southwest Atlanta apartment building

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at southwest Atlanta apartment building

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One person is dead and another has been sent to the hospital after a shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment building on Saturday morning, police confirm. At around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to 2045...

Byron Buxton is an All-Star again. His most important superpower for the Twins is availability.

Byron Buxton is an All-Star again. His most important superpower for the Twins is availability.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the evidence that Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season, the supporting statistics start and end with this simple number: 73. That’s the total of games in which the Minnesota Twins have had their dynamic center fielder...

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