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Environment How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system. Rebecca Hersher
Politics What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for taxes on Social Security Many Americans received an email from the Social Security Administration applauding the megabill's passage. Experts say it was misleading. Laurel Wamsley
World Morning news brief President Trump heads to Texas Friday to survey flood damage, Trump turns sharply critical of Russia's Putin, DOGE gains access to database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers. A Martínez
PBS documentary 'Made in Ethiopia' looks at Chinese investment in Africa The new PBS documentary "Made in Ethiopia" explores China's increasing investment footprint in Africa through three women whose lives are deeply affected by the largest industrial park in Ethiopia. Ashley Westerman
Many Israelis are increasingly eager to see war in Gaza end Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has left the U.S. after meeting President Trump, but with no breakthrough on a Gaza ceasefire. And many Israelis are increasingly eager to see the 21-month war end. Itay Stern
Business How President Trump's support for digital currencies plays out in the crypto industry President Trump has become a major booster of digital currency. The Planet Money team went to look into how the president's crypto enthusiasm plays out inside the industry. Andrea Bernstein
Education More college students now learn entirely online than completely in-person This year is the first time that more U.S. college students will learn entirely online compared to being fully in-person. And research shows most online programs cost as much or more than in-person. Elissa Nadworny
World European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilization, with U.S. attending meeting The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine's armed forces, secure Ukraine's skies and the Black Sea. The Associated Press
National Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid, with authorities throwing canisters to disperse the crowd. The Associated Press
National Since COVID, threats to local school officials have nearly tripled, research finds Researchers at Princeton University say some instances corresponded with national attacks on DEI initiatives as well as on LGBTQ+ policies and that the targets held a variety of political views. Frank Langfitt