Texas Power Outage
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At least 111 people have died from Texas’ February winter storm: officialsIt is nearly double the state’s initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.WorldMar 25, 2021
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Biden declares major disaster in Texas after winter storm plunged state into darknessBiden said Friday that he hopes to travel to Texas next week but doesn't want his presence and the accompanying presidential entourage to distract from the recovery.PoliticsFeb 20, 2021
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Biden plans Texas trip, disaster declaration as winter storm crisis drags onNearly two dozen deaths have been attributed to the storm and a cold snap that left millions of Texans without power, while half the state is dealing with disrupted water service.WorldFeb 19, 2021
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Woman’s fish tank turns into a block of ice amid Texas stormA viral TikTok video from Texas shows an aquarium that was frozen solid during the recent blackouts.TrendingFeb 19, 2021
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Thousands of ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles rescued from Texas stormConservationists, SpaceX employees and local volunteers have banded together to save thousands of sea turtles around South Padre Island in Texas.TrendingFeb 18, 2021
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No, renewable energy is not primarily to blame for Texas power failuresIn reality, officials say failures in natural gas, coal and nuclear energy systems were responsible for nearly twice as many outages as frozen wind turbines and solar panels.WorldFeb 18, 2021
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Texas mayor quits after saying ‘only the strong will survive’ snowstormA small-town mayor told his 4,000 residents that they should fend for themselves amid a historic and deadly snowstorm.TrendingFeb 17, 2021
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2 dead in Texas as winter storm hits U.S. leaving millions without powerThe worsening conditions halted the delivery of new COVID-19 vaccine shipments.WeatherFeb 15, 2021
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