Over Half of Americans Don’t Trust Trump on Ukraine, Russia War: Poll
Over half of U.S. adults are not confident that President Donald Trump can make “wise decisions” when it comes to the Ukraine and Russia war, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows on Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for additional comment. Why It Matters The poll’s findings frame […]
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Americans Issued New Urgent Travel Warning for Mexico
The State Department updated an advisory for Americans traveling to Mexico, warning of “terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.” Newsweek reached out to the department via online form Tuesday night for additional information. Why It Matters The update carries significance for American travelers and the U.S. government alike because it tied specific security risks—including homicide, carjacking, robbery […]
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Thousands of Americans Advised to Avoid Drinking Coffee
Thousands of Americans have been advised to avoid drinking coffee and alcohol amid concerns over dangerously hot weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat related alerts for parts of 13 states on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to potentially reach 114 degrees Fahrenheit in parts. Why It Matters According to the Centers for Disease […]
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Most Americans Were Never Interested in Meghan Markle Podcasting
Meghan Markle’s struggle to break through with her business podcast Confessions of a Female Founder may in part be explained by polling conducted at the time she first signed with Spotify. The Duchess of Sussex has now chalked up two podcasts: Archetypes, about sexist slurs, and Confessions of a Female Founder, which featured interviews about […]
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Elderly Americans Lose $745M to Scams in 2025 So Far
Americans age 60 and older have lost more than $745 million to scams in the first three months of 2025, nearly $200 million more than at the same point last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Newsweek has reached out to the FTC for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters Scams […]
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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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