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Trump Visits Texas, Boys Lacking Male Role Models, & America’s Job Gloom Deepens

Trump Visits Texas, Boys Lacking Male Role Models, & America’s Job Gloom Deepens

Plus, what your weekly zodiac says!

July 12, 2025

Good Morning!

It's Saturday, July 12, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

Trump visits Texas flood zones days after 120 killed.
What happens to boys when there are no men around.
Americans feel worse about their jobs now than COVID.

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ONE BIG HEADLINE

‘Hell Of A Situation’: Trump Visits Texas Flood Sites

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, on Friday to assess the devastation caused by flash floods that killed over 120 people, including dozens of children. Touring the disaster zone along the Guadalupe River, they passed wreckage and met with first responders. “This is a hell of a situation, isn’t it, huh?” Trump remarked to reality TV host Dr. Phil, who joined the roundtable alongside Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials. Trump’s shifting tone on FEMA.

During the discussion, Trump praised Abbott and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for doing an “incredible job,” but bristled at criticism of the government’s preparedness. When a reporter mentioned residents’ frustration with delayed warnings, Trump snapped, “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.” Did FEMA not answer thousands of calls from flood survivors?

The July 4 flood, triggered by over a foot of rainfall in an hour, caused the Guadalupe River to surge from 1 to 34 feet, sweeping away trees, homes, and campers. Kerr County, located in “flash flood alley,” remains the epicenter of recovery efforts, with over 160 still missing. Search teams continue combing through debris, though no survivors have been found since the day of the flood. Why Kerr County didn’t use most far-reaching alert systems in deadly floods.

WHAT EVERYONE READ THIS WEEK

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👦 What happens to boys when most adults in their lives are women.

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🌀 Why is everyone obsessed with vibration plates?

👜 The original Birkin Bag sells for $10 million.

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YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

♈ Aries

You're fired up—but pause before acting. Bold moves work better when they're smart, not just fast.

♉ Taurus

Comfort zones are cozy, but growth needs discomfort. Say yes to the thing that scares you a little.

♊ Gemini

Your curiosity is gold—just don’t let it scatter you. Focus makes your magic actually land this week.

♋ Cancer

Emotions may be extra this week—ride the waves, don’t sink in them. Boundaries = peace.

♌ Leo

Spotlight’s yours, but don’t chase it. Let your presence speak louder than the performance.

♍ Virgo

You’re seeing everything clearly—maybe too clearly. Don't micromanage what needs to breathe.

♎ Libra

Harmony is lovely, but don't lose your voice for the vibe. Say the thing you keep editing.

♏ Scorpio

You’re deeper than usual (yes, it’s possible). Channel it creatively—don’t spiral inward.

♐ Sagittarius

Freedom's calling, but discipline whispers better results. Balance the two, and doors fly open.

♑ Capricorn

Stop trying to prove you're unshakeable. Softness doesn’t make you less powerful — just more human.

♒ Aquarius

An unexpected idea might actually stick. Stay weird, but don't forget to follow through.

♓ Pisces

Dreams feel extra vivid — trust your intuition, but ground it before acting. The stars are speaking. Listen.

Go. See. Do.

📸 See | Stunning photos from Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards.

🏃‍♀️ Try | Best ways to get your exercise outdoors this summer!

🍫 Bake | Better brownies than you've ever had.

❌ Find Out | Ten sex myths that need to go, now.

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— Frederick Douglass

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