Storm toll hits nineteen as floods sweep Texas and Oklahoma
Wimberley Texas and nearby areas faced a rising death toll of 19 with more than a dozen missing after a concerted round of storms and floods. Authorities fought to reach stranded motorists as 2 to 3 more inches of rain were forecast for the Houston area and searches continued for 11 people reported missing or presumed dead. Houston officials defended warnings issued before the storms while acknowledging outreach challenges to tourists and weekend visitors.
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Theft of copper cable disrupts New York subway
The MTA halted service between Rockaway Boulevard and Broad Channel in Queens due to a theft of 500 feet of copper cable from about 12 locations along the tracks. A and C lines faced delays with 775,000 daily riders, as buses replaced trains during the morning rush. Carmen Bianco pledged joint NYPD Transit Bureau investigation.
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Flaws Found in Gene Testing Across Labs
A major public private study shows inconsistencies in interpreting gene test results. The report warns patients to choose labs that share data with researchers to improve accuracy and avoid unnecessary alarms or missed risks. Brigham and Women’s Hospital expert Heidi Rehm urges care in where testing is done and how results guide preventive decisions.
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Gene tests grow while clues on risk stay unclear
Aiken Standard readers are invited to comment while a trend in genetic screening raises breast cancer risk questions. A $250 test checks about 20 genes, but many variants vary in impact and most are of unknown significance. ClinVar, funded by the U.S. government, pools data from 300 labs worldwide to help doctors and patients interpret results while protecting identities.
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