Thursday, December 5, 2024

New Mexico river rose 18 feet in just 30 minutes turning deadly; At least 119 now confirmed dead in Texas flooding; Trump warns of new round of tariffs; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Texas officials pressed about lack of county-wide siren warning system; 10-year-old camper shares story of escape from Camp Mystic; Trump unloads on Putin, promises more military aid for Ukraine; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Death toll rises to at least 104 in catastrophic Texas flooding; Questions and calls for accountability grow in Texas after deadly floods; White House extends deadline for tougher tariffs; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

At least five people are dead and nearly 200,000 are under evacuation orders and warnings as multiple fires scorch parts of Southern California. Hurricane-force winds and dry conditions have created catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me ... Show More

Chaos grips several federal agencies as mass layoffs begin. Historic rain and floods in the Southeast leave several dead. And five are charged with the murder of a 24-year-old trans man in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

President Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days. Amid rising tensions with the U.S., officials in China showcased new technology and how their economy is ready to move forward. A violent storm system brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the central U.S., dam ... Show More

Newly announced criminal charges against six senior leaders of the Hamas and the deaths of dozens of Americans in the October 7th terror attack. These charges come days after more hostages were executed including American Hersh goldberg-polin adding new intense pressure to accele ... Show More

The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are likely to continue for several more days. Also: is A.I. dubbing the future for foreign-language dramas and films? 

We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to experts from the weather, climate, tech, and disinformation teams to ask how we can better predict and possibly prevent them.Image: A table and chair burns as a home catches fire from th ... Show More

At least 24 people are now known to have died in the Los Angeles wildfires, with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korea ... Show More

UN teams ramp up response to deadly quake in Myanmar and ThailandGaza: Acts of war bear hallmarks of atrocity crimes, warn UN humanitariansMeasles risk remains high in United States, notes WHO 

The uncertainty of the trade war is rattling financial markets. All six people on board, including three children, died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday. A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James ... Show More

Families across Texas are mourning after devastating floods claimed the lives of 27 young campers and counselors at Camp Mystic — including sisters, best friends and the camp’s director, who relatives say died trying to save some of the 750 girls that were there. At least 104 peo ... Show More