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A helicopter trip to a Coldplay concert lands a world leader in trouble – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: The President of the Philippines used a presidential helicopter to avoid traffic and attend a Coldplay concert at the world's largest indoor arena just north of Manila. This action received backlash on social media, with some criticizing the use of taxpayers' money and the lack of progress in solving transportation issues. One concertgoer expressed disappointment at the contrast between the President's luxurious travel and the hardships faced by ordinary Filipinos trying to reach the venue. Stories of people missing the first half of previous concerts due to traffic congestion were also shared, highlighting the need for improved venue accessibility.
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Hurricane Beryl Houston: At least 2 people dead after trees fall on homes in north Harris Co. and Atascocita, Pct. 4 says
SUMMARY: Two people died due to fallen trees on homes in Houston during Hurricane Beryl’s impact on southeast Texas, officials reported. The first incident occurred on Heather Grove Court in Atascocita, where a man was found unresponsive and later confirmed dead. The second incident happened on Rustic Canyon Trail in north Harris County, with a 74-year-old woman killed by a tree falling through her roof. Constable Mark Herman advised avoiding affected areas due to blocked roads and downed power lines. A third fatality was reported from a house fire in southeast Houston, which is still under investigation.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife offering free campsites to those fleeing Beryl
SUMMARY: Texas state parks are open for evacuees after Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm on the Texas Gulf Coast early Monday. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering free campsites to those fleeing the hurricane, which struck near Matagorda with winds of 80 mph and was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Some Gulf Coast and Houston-area parks were preemptively closed. Beryl caused significant damage, including the deaths of two people in Harris County due to falling trees. Additional details and park availability can be found online.
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Airport travel: TSA sets new record after screening over 3 million travelers during the 4th of July holiday weekend
SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has set a new record by screening 3,013,413 travelers at U.S. airports on Sunday, July 7. This milestone surpasses the previous record of just under 3 million screenings achieved on June 23. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, praised TSA’s efficiency, professionalism, and respect for travelers during the busy July 4th holiday weekend. Anticipating high travel volumes, the agency expected to screen around 32 million travelers between June 27 and July 8.
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