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The recent flash flooding in the U.S. South, the passage of Pres. Donald Trump’s massive signature bill, and the so-called Alligator Alcatraz detention center have dominated the news this month. Here are deep dives into each of those issues.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) touches nearly every corner of the household budget. It extends tax cuts, rewrites credits for energy upgrades and electric vehicles, introduces new deductions, and sharply reduces federal funding for social programs. Some provisions take effect immediately; others begin in 2026. What does all of that mean for you? Check out this explainer that translates the legislative jargon into real-world examples.
Flash floods, explainedThe flash floods that struck Texas, New Mexico, and North Carolina this month have been in the spotlight. So how do flash floods happen, exactly? What are the influencing factors? And is climate change behind an increasing frequency and severity of flash floods? The answers can be found here.
Alligator AlcatrazA once-unused airfield in Big Cypress National Preserve within the Florida Everglades gained attention recently for its transformation into a large-scale immigration detention center. The project at Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport was recently referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” by Pres. Donald Trump. Here’s a look at the troubled history of the airfield, including legal, tribal, and environmental opposition, as well as its transformation into a detention center.
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