Florida’s (FL) decision to open two new immigration detention facilities, colloquially dubbed “Deportation Depot” and “Alligator Alcatraz,” is the latest and most visceral manifestation of a national trend. Across the country, states are stepping into a role traditionally reserved for the federal government, constructing their own border security and immigration enforcement infrastructure. “Alligator Alcatraz,” the […]
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Texas Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs to Over 100 People, Many Still Missing
A powerful flash flood struck Texas, beginning on July 4, and has led to widespread devastation and a mounting death toll. Authorities have confirmed that at least 105 people are dead, with dozens still unaccounted for. A flood notice was issued midday on Thursday, July 3, and the National Weather Service sent out an urgent […]
Texas Flood Kills Many People
Today, the country grieves over the many deaths found in the major floods that have broken out in central Texas. According to the BBC, at least 80 people have been killed so far, and rescue efforts are still underway to bring at-risk survivors out of harm’s way. Reports say that most incidents occurred in Kerr […]
Miss America Pageant Crowns Winner
The 2025 Miss America winner was crowned on Sunday, January 5. Abbie Stockard, crowned Miss Alabama in June, took home the crown and $55,000. Stockard is a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader for Auburn University. The competition saw 51 competitors—one for every US state, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The pageant was historical, with Annette […]
