Coastal Texas city, port hub, and county seat of Nueces County
Arthur has formed as the first named storm of the Atlantic season and tracks toward the Texas-Louisiana coast. Forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, with rainfall totals from 5 to 10 inches and isolated totals near 20 inches through Friday. Residents are deploying sandbags, preparing shelters, and monitoring potential reformation off the East Coast.
Solar generation has surpassed coal in the US grid, led by rooftop and utility-scale projects, signaling a growing dominance of renewables. The Energy Information Administration data show renewables outpacing coal in total power delivery, with solar near the gap but not yet yearly total. The trend continues as demand climbs and permitting hurdles persist.
John Merrone has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to five counts, admitting to spiking a cadet’s drink and raping her aboard the Liberty Glory in 2019. Prosecutors say additional accusers are to testify; sentencing is set for December and could reach life in prison.
Torrential rain has driven dangerous floods across Texas Hill Country for a third day, triggering rescues and road washouts. Authorities warn waters will continue to rise, with last year’s deadly floods weighing on response efforts.
Texas Governor has ordered audits of data-center projects seeking grid connections. ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission are reviewing more than 1,800 interconnection requests, the vast majority from data centers. The move aims to verify power and water use, tax incentives and community impacts, and could deny connections to projects that do not comply.
The Colorado River drought continues to squeeze water supplies across the U.S. West. New reductions are planned; states face ongoing cuts and cities scramble for backups. Reservoirs hit record lows while federal plans leave uncertainty for communities from Phoenix to Las Vegas.
Israel’s desalination network has largely resumed operations after a major algae-induced shutdown that disrupted drinking water supply across the country. Authorities are mobilising back-up sources while public water use remains under watch as scientists study the bloom’s origin and the broader risk to coastal infrastructure.