## Heroic rescues amid Texas' devastating flash floods

Authored by nj1015.com

A New Jersey native is being called "an American hero" for rescuing nearly 200 people out of flood waters in Texas.

The death toll was up to 80, including 28 children, as of Sunday afternoon.

"United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer and petty officer Scott [Ruskan] directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas," Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem said Saturday on X.

"This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only triage coordinator at the scene," she said.

On "Fox & Friends" on Saturday morning, Ruskan said he "saw a huge crowd of about 200 kids at a campsite.".

His Linkedin page says Ruskan is an aviation survival technician 3rd class stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas.

"We are very proud of our nephew Scott Ruskan, helping to rescue 165 people in the Texas floods as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. »

### Drones reportedly attack Russia's Black Sea fleet

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Drones attacked Russia's Black Sea Fleet at the port of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai overnight on July 6, the Russian media outlet Astra reported.

The media outlet also published footage purportedly showing a burning maritime drone that was allegedly shot down during the attack.

An additional 17 and 13 drones were reportedly intercepted over Belgorod and Tula oblasts, respectively, the ministry said. »

### Romero Games now ‘completely closed’ following Microsoft cuts, it’s claimed

Authored by videogameschronicle.com

Romero Games, the Ireland-based studio founded by celebrated designers John and Brenda Romero, has now completely closed following this week’s Microsoft cuts, it’s claimed.

Now, one employee has claimed the studio has been closed entirely, with all of its over 100 staff members losing their jobs.

Romero Games is the latest casualty in a week that has seen mass job losses at Microsoft and high-profile cancellations across Xbox. »

### Med Students Say Big, Beautiful Bill's Student Loan Cap Means They Won't Be Able to Finish School As Experts Predict Massive Doctor Shortage by 2037

Authored by latintimes.com

Trump signed the sweeping "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" on Friday, prompting outcry from students whose dreams of practicing medicine have been "squashed overnight.".

The bill also eliminates the Graduate PLUS loan program, previously a critical tool that allowed students to borrow enough to cover full tuition and living expenses.

Whether Congress will revisit the cap amid backlash from students, medical associations, and hospitals—already strained by staffing shortages—remains to be seen. »

### Trump and US commerce secretary say tariffs are delayed until 1 August, sparking confusion

Authored by theguardian.com

“No, they’re going to be tariffs, the tariffs, the tariffs are going to be, the tariffs,” the president began, uncertainly, “I think we’ll have most countries done by July 9, yeah.

Sensing the confusion, his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick jumped in to add: “But they go into effect on August 1.

Tariffs go into effect August 1, but the president is setting the rates and the deals right now.”. »

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