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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Americans Would Pay More to Own Cars Under Republican Proposal
Republicans serving on the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday unveiled a new spending bill, which, if passed, would implement an annual fee of $20 for most car owners. Why It Matters The GOP bill would shape the federal government’s funding of transportation programs while cutting key initiatives designed to combat climate change. The new annual […]
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Elderly Americans Face Crisis Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on immigration is deepening a crisis in America’s caregiving system, straining the already limited workforce that supports the country’s rapidly aging population, experts have warned. Trump pledged to remove millions of undocumented migrants as part of his aggressive immigration agenda. Yet immigrants are integral to the U.S. care workforce, accounting for […]
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Americans Should Get ‘Reparations’ Over Migration, White House Suggests
The White House deputy chief of staff has suggested that Americans should be paid reparations “for the damages inflicted by mass migration.” Stephen Miller made the remarks during an interview with Newsmax on Friday, in which he hit back at suggestions from Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse that the government should be fined over the wrongful […]
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Americans Eligible for $4.5 Million Cough Medicine Settlement: Here’s Who Qualifies
A nationwide class-action lawsuit settlement could bring payments to consumers who purchased Robitussin cough medicine products that were falsely marketed as “non-drowsy.” The $4.5 million agreement, reached with manufacturer Haleon, resolves allegations that the products contained an active ingredient known to cause drowsiness, despite claims on the packaging. Newsweek reached out to Haleon for comment […]
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