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Groups try to get tornado victims into safe housing, hotels
SUMMARY: The city is nearly done with building evaluations in the tornado disaster zone, finding about a third structurally dangerous and on the red list. Although residents aren’t being forcibly removed, efforts are increasing to move them into shelters or hotels. The Phillips family, whose home was heavily damaged after years of renovation, is among those affected. The city has ordered power to be shut off to unsafe buildings for safety. Groups like the Urban League and Rise Impact are raising funds to provide hotel stays, essential supplies, and support. Families can seek assistance through these organizations.
The groups are concerned about some people trying to live in or near their destroyed homes.
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After deadly floods, state and federal leaders look for answers
SUMMARY: After devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas leaders at all levels are calling for answers and improvements. State Rep. Joe Moody urges immediate action on flood warning systems, such as outdoor sirens, and long-term preparedness. State Rep. Drew Darby advocates reviving House Bill 13 for a statewide emergency alert plan. Governor Greg Abbott announced a special session focused on flood recovery and resilience. At the federal level, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn emphasize bipartisan efforts to improve disaster response, though Cornyn defends the National Weather Service’s warnings amid criticism. President Trump plans a visit, calling the flood a “100-year catastrophe.”
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James Gunn’s St. Louis tributes: Superman and more
SUMMARY: Director James Gunn frequently honors his St. Louis roots in his work. For the upcoming *Superman* (2025) film, a Superman-themed drone show lit up the St. Louis sky. Gunn modeled Krypto the Dog after his adopted dog, Ozu, using 3-D scans. On Instagram, he dedicated the movie poster featuring the St. Louis skyline to his hometown. Gunn grew up in Manchester and graduated from Saint Louis University High School, expressing love for the city’s friendly people. Subtle St. Louis-area nods appear in Marvel’s *Guardians of the Galaxy* films and related series, connecting characters like Star-Lord to Missouri locales.
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‘Very shocking’: Neighbors react after man shot and killed at Ferguson home
SUMMARY: A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon at a home on Bayview Drive in Ferguson. The shooter, who knew the victim, entered the house, fired multiple shots, then fled in a white four-door SUV. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries. Neighbors described the normally quiet neighborhood as shocked by the violence. Police have been investigating for hours, including reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes. Ferguson police noted recent homicides involved acquaintances, not strangers. The victim’s identity and motive remain unknown. Anyone with information is urged to call 866-371-TIPS.
Investigators are searching for a man who went inside a home, fired multiple shots and took off. Police said the suspect and victim knew each other.
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