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 Dozens rescued as catastrophic flooding inundates Missouri campgrounds, state of emergency declared Dozens of people were rescued across Missouri Friday after severe flooding caused dangerous conditions, trapping campers, residents and motorists as rapidly rising waters swept through parts of the state. Emergency crews conducted more than 90 water rescues as flash floods overwhelmed areas of Reynolds and Iron counties. Several campers who had taken refuge on the roof of a building at Bearcat Getaway Campground were rescued after the structure collapsed, raising concerns that some people may have fallen into the water. Authorities later confirmed the campers were safe. Five campers who had initially been reported missing from the campground were also located and accounted for. In nearby Iron County, more than 200 people at the Taum Sauk campsite, including about 168 teenagers and 60 adults, were evacuated by National Guard helicopters after heavy rainfall caused water levels to ris...

 Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Kyiv says it damaged Russian ships in Sea of Azov attacks     Russian strikes across Ukraine killed six people, including a child, and injured 29 others as fighting continued overnight, while Ukrainian forces said they damaged dozens of Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov. Ukraine’s military said its overnight drone operation struck 21 Russian tankers used to transport oil and petroleum products, along with four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel. Russian officials acknowledged drone attacks but reported that only four ships were damaged and said one person was killed. In Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, four people, including a child, were killed after two aerial bombs struck a crowded civilian area. Seventeen others were wounded in the attack, according to regional officials. The capital Kyiv was also targeted in overnight missile and drone strikes, leaving 11 people injured, including a child. Emergency crews repor...

 Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 for New York City permit tied to Madison Square Garden wedding Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to the city of New York for a permit connected to her high-profile wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden, covering the cost of city services required for the event. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the permit fee covered the city’s response, including resources needed to manage security and traffic around the venue. The New York Police Department assigned dozens of officers to the area as part of the security operation. The department also announced temporary street closures and transportation access changes around Madison Square Garden and nearby areas ahead of the celebration. The event required additional city planning due to the large number of guests and public attention surrounding the couple. Officials said the permit was finalized shortly before the wedding took place. Before the ceremony, Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to sev...

 Kate Middleton attends Wimbledon women's final with mother Carole Middleton Princess Kate returns to Royal Box for Wimbledon ladies' singles final Kate Middleton attended the Wimbledon ladies' singles final on Saturday, July 11, continuing her long-standing tradition of watching one of the tournament's biggest matches. The Princess of Wales arrived at Centre Court with her mother, Carole Middleton, and waved to spectators before taking her seat in the Royal Box. She wore a red belted dress by Roland Mouret for the occasion. As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate has been a regular presence at Wimbledon since taking on the role in 2016. She has attended the tournament almost every year since marrying Prince William in 2011 and regularly presents the trophies at the men's and women's finals. Also attending Saturday's match were Kate's younger brother, James Middleton, and his wife, Alizée Thevenet, who shared a photo of their coor...

 Rosie O'Donnell says she left her hit talk show after learning she had $100 million Rosie O'Donnell says she decided to leave The Rosie O'Donnell Show after learning she had accumulated $100 million, saying she no longer felt the need to keep working for more money. Speaking to Page Six, the comedian said she knew it was time to step away once she reached that financial milestone. 'When I heard that number, I thought, "OK, now I'm done,"' O'Donnell said. She explained that her priority shifted to spending more time with her children. 'I wanted to be at their softball games. I wanted to be at school plays,' she said, adding that she felt she had enough money to care for her family, support charitable causes and help others. The Rosie O'Donnell Show aired from 1996 to 2002 and became one of daytime television's biggest successes. O'Donnell said Warner Bros. later offered her $100 million to continue the show for another two years...

 Kajuru LG Chairman Enrols 100 Vulnerable Residents In Kaduna Health Insurance Scheme The Executive Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Council, Hon. Dauda Madaki, has announced the enrollment of 100 vulnerable residents of the local government into the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme (KADCHMA) as the first batch of beneficiaries. Madaki made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), Malam Abubakar Hassan, on Thursday. The beneficiaries, drawn from the elderly, less privileged, and other vulnerable groups in Kajuru Local Government Area, are expected to benefit from essential healthcare services under the state health insurance scheme. During the meeting, both parties discussed modalities for the seamless enrollment of beneficiaries and the effective implementation of the programme to ensure transparency, efficiency, and improved access to healthcare. Speaking during the visit, Ma...