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Woman Delivers Premature ‘Miracle' Baby in Car During Texas Storm
Helen and Abiey Woldemichael chose the perfect name for their daughter, who was born at 25 weeks gestation during Texas’ winter storm Uri. “Amari means miracle in Hebrew,” Abiey, 33, told TODAY Parents. “And that’s what she is.” Amari’s team of doctors agree. Helen, who wasn’t due until May 30, gave birth to Amari in the backseat of her car on the way to Baylor...
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The Next U.S. Blackout May Be Catastrophic: Is Forming a ‘Supergrid' the Answer?
The warnings about catastrophic blackouts have been coming for years. And the recent electricity outage in Texas after an extreme winter storm is just the latest sign that our country’s power grid is vulnerable. Experts say that one solution may be to combine our country’s three main regional power grids into one nationwide super grid. So, what’s stopping...
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White House Climate Czar to AP: Texas Storm ‘a Wake-Up Call'
President Joe Biden’s climate adviser said the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable and resilient in the face of extreme-weather events linked to climate change
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Biden Surveys Texas Weather Damage, Encourages Virus Shots
President Joe Biden heard firsthand from Texans clobbered by this month’s brutal winter weather on Friday and pledged to stick with them “for the long haul” as he made his first trip to a major disaster area since he took office.
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Biden on Texas Storm Recovery: ‘We're in it for the Long Haul'
President Joe Biden discussed the federal response to the winter storms in his visit to Houston, Texas, on Friday. “We will be true partners to help you recover and rebuild from the storms and this pandemic and the economic crisis. We’re in it for the long haul.” FEMA, he said, is providing millions of gallons of water, meals, and assistance...
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Fish in Texas Freezing to Death
Corpus Christi residents have reported waves of dead fish following last week’s freezing temperatures in the region.
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Winter Weather Exposes Nation's Aging Waterworks
The snow and ice that crippled some states across the South has melted, but it has exposed the fragility of aging waterworks that experts have been warning about for years.
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SC Plumbers Travel to Texas to Help With Storm Damage
A plumbing company from South Carolina is already conducting repairs, and two brothers are on their way to Texas from Virginia to help with the aftermath of last week’s storm.
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Bats, Birds Among Wildlife Pummeled During Southern Freeze
Birds, bats and other wildlife appear to have taken a beating during the winter storm and deep freeze in the southern U.S. Scientists say it might take weeks or months to determine the extent of the harm.
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Military Begins Delivering Vaccines in Texas, New York
The U.S. military is beginning to deliver shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and says service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.
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Biden to Visit Storm-Ravaged Texas Friday
President Joe Biden will visit Texas on Friday as the state begins its recovery from a devastating winter storm that caused serious damage to homes and businesses across the state and left many without power or clean water for days
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3 Kids, Grandmother Die in Texas House Fire After Trying to Stay Warm During Blackout
Three children and their grandmother died in a house fire last week near Houston during a power outage as historic cold weather swept Texas, according to local officials, NBC News reports. Firefighters received an emergency call around 2 a.m. on Feb. 16 and arrived at Jackie Pham Nguyen’s home shortly after, only to find the structure already “engulfed” in flames,...
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FEMA Expands Disaster Relief Following Historic Storms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency was expanding disaster relief coverage for an additional 31 counties in Texas following the state’s devastating storms. Psaki also highlighted President Joe Biden’s upcoming trip to Houston to survey the damage.
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Stranded Delivery Driver Taken in by Texas Couple for 6 Days During Winter Storm
When record cold temperatures, heavy snows and power outages hit Texas this week, many were stuck in their homes or stranded on the roads.
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‘Late Night': Closer Look at Fox News Lying About Texas Blackouts
Seth Meyers takes a closer look at the Republican Party lying about the Green New Deal and the 2020 election as Texas experiences an unprecedented power crisis.
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‘Tonight': Ted Cruz Faces Backlash in Texas After Fleeing to Cancun
Jimmy Fallon addresses Sen. Ted Cruz doing damage control after his controversial trip to Mexico.
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How Texas' Deep Freeze Hurt Maine Seafood Distributors
Some Maine seafood distributors are feeling the impact of recent severe winter weather in the southern United States and Texas. One of the Mainers affected is Togue Brawn, the owner of Downeast Dayboat, a company that sends seafood like fresh, raw scallops all over the country within 24 hours. “Anyone who ships perishable seafood … when they hear the word…
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How Winter Weather in the South Hit a Maine Seafood Distributor
Some Maine seafood distributors are feeling the impact of the freezing weather that crippled Texas and parts of the South.
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Family Sues for $100M After Boy Dies in Texas Home During Winter Storm
The family of Cristian Pavón-Piñeda, an 11-year-old boy who died last Tuesday amid winter storms that shook Texas and left millions in subfreezing cold without power, has filed a lawsuit against utility providers.
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Texas Woman Uses Tortillas to Rescue Freezing Dog
A driver in San Antonio, Texas, pulled over after she saw a dog out in the freezing weather. To lure him into the car, she used the tortillas she had just bought.