GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans
Fewer clean energy projects will be commissioned or reach completion as a result of the Republican tax bill pushed through Congress, potentially raising energy bills for millions, according to experts who spoke with Newsweek. “This bill will raise energy prices for all Americans,” said Harry Godfrey, the managing director and head of federal engagement at […]
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Map Shows States Americans Are Moving From and To
With declining births and slower immigration following the Trump administration’s strict deportation policies, domestic migration is bound to become an increasingly more important driver of U.S. population change, a recent study found. Florida and Texas, which have both been among the fastest-growing states in the nation for years, know what a positive impact a booming […]
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Millions of Americans Told To Avoid Outdoor Activity In 14 States
Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Friday as hot and humid conditions were expected to blanket large portions of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories across some 13 states, while an extreme heat warning was in effect for southern Arizona. Why It Matters The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Americans Issued ‘Worldwide’ Travel Warning After Iran Strikes
By Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek’s National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on education and national news. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda […]
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Americans Told To Avoid Sun in 30 States
The federal National Weather Service has issued heat warnings, advisories and watches urging people in parts of 30 states to “stay out of the sun” due to soaring temperatures this weekend. Why It Matters The NWS warns that “heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events” and is urging people in […]
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Thousands of Americans Told To ‘Take Cover Now’ Over Tornado Threat
Tornado warnings blared across central and eastern North Dakota on Friday night, as a series of dangerous storms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to urge thousands of residents to “TAKE COVER NOW.” Why It Matters Tornadoes are among the most violent and unpredictable weather events. With wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 200 […]
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New Seat Belt Law To Impact 7 Million Americans
Millions of people in Virginia will be mandated to wear seat belts no matter where they are sat in a vehicle from next month. The legislation, signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin in March, requires everyone to wear a seat belts even if they are sat in the back seats of a motor vehicle from July […]
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Americans Warned to Stay Out of the Sun in 16 States This Weekend
Residents across some 16 states are facing high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun on Saturday, a forecast map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed. Why It Matters An extreme UV index indicates that unprotected skin may burn in just minutes, raising the chances of skin damage and cancer. Health officials […]
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Trump Floats Creating New Tax Bracket for Wealthiest Americans: Reports
President Donald Trump this week told House Republicans to raise taxes on the richest Americans as part of their sprawling budget bill, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, which cited people familiar with Trump’s stance. Why It Matters Trump’s reported demand stands in stark contrast to the mainstream Republican position on […]
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MAGA Leaders Defend Americans’ Right to Boycott Israel
Prominent figures from within President Donald Trump‘s “Make America Great Again” or “MAGA” movement came out against the bipartisan IGO Anti-Boycott Act, House Resolution 867—saying it would criminalize boycotts and free speech against Israel. Newsweek reached out to Representative Mike Lawler, a New York Republican, and Representative Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, who introduced […]
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