New Mexico river rose 18 feet in just 30 minutes turning deadly; At least 119 now confirmed dead in Texas flooding; Trump warns of new round of tariffs; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #759, on July 9.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Actor/musician Ed Ames in 1927 -- Artist David Hockney in 1937 (age 88) -- Actor Brian Dennehy in 1938 -- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942 -- Writer Dean R.

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July 9 is expected to be one of the shortest days in history, but you won’t notice a difference. The Earth has been moving faster in recent years, and scientists aren’t exactly sure why.  Today could be the shortest day you’ve ever experienced – but it’ll happen faster than the blink of an eye.

On July 9, 2011, the Republic of South Sudan declared its independence from Sudan and became Africa's 54th nation.

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Current mortgage rates are down, but higher than they were seven days ago and in early 2025, when the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached above 7%. Even though Federal Reserve policy doesn’t directly impact today’s mortgage rates, they have been easing since the Fed began cutting rates in late 2024.