Maps Show Cities in Florida Facing Triple-Digit Heat Advisory
Numerous cities will face a heat advisory on Saturday as temperatures could surge into the triple digits, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns. Newsweek reached out to the NWS via email Friday night for additional comment. Why It Matters Intense heat waves increase the risk of heat-related illness. Vulnerable populations—such as older adults, children and […]
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Uber Changing Ride Options in Multiple Cities: What to Know
By Theo Burman is a Newsweek Live News Reporter based in London, U.K. He writes about U.S. politics and international news, with a focus on infrastructure and technology. He has covered technological and cultural issues extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., such as the rise of Elon Musk and other tech figures within the […]
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Map Shows Cities Hit by the Highest—And Lowest—Inflation
As the national inflation rate ticks up to 2.7 percent—its highest point since February—WalletHub’s July 2025 analysis of inflation trends across 23 major U.S. cities highlights stark regional differences in cost-of-living pressures. How It Was Calculated WalletHub analyzed the effect of inflation across the United States by examining 23 major metropolitan areas using two key […]
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Map Shows Cities Where Malls are Dying Off Fastest
Long considered hubs of American commerce and community, the country’s shopping malls are undergoing a rapid decline, a new report detailing which cities have suffered the sharpest drops in traffic. Why It Matters The slow death of the American mall can be viewed as an extension of the broader decline of the U.S. retail sector, […]
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Major Cities Break Heat Records Amid ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Temperatures
Major cities in the Northeast shattered or tied heat records on Tuesday as temperatures reached scorching levels. Why It Matters Extreme heat warnings have been in place for cities like Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Boston; Raleigh, North Carolina; Philadelphia; Newark, New Jersey; and Providence, Rhode Island. Temperatures soared into the triple digits as […]
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Map Shows US Cities With Fastest Internet Speeds
New data published by ISP Reports, a group founded to provide “accountability for internet service providers,” shows the major U.S. cities with the fastest internet connections. Why It Matters According to Statista figures from February 2025, 322 million people in the United States had internet access, out of a total population of approximately 347 million, […]
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Map Shows High-Speed Rail Plan for Major Middle East Cities
Work on the Etihad Rail passenger service, which will connect all seven emirates through a 900-kilometer rail network, is advancing throughout the United Arab Emirates. The high-speed rail project, which aims to reach speeds of 217 miles per hour, has commenced construction on stations in Sakamkam, Fujairah, as well as bridge infrastructure across the route, […]
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Map Shows Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Housing Affordability
The housing affordability crisis is much worse in the north of the country than in the south, a new study by LendingTree reveals, with metropolitan areas in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana and Georgia offering first-time homebuyers the best opportunity to step onto the property ladder this year. Those hoping to buy a home in the […]
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Map Shows Best Cities for Gen Z Graduates
Gen Z is graduating into an uncertain economic environment. With high tariffs and a possible recession on the horizon, the choice they make in terms of where they live could significantly impact their financial situation. A new report by BizInsure identified the 25 best cities for Gen Z college graduates, based on factors related to […]
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Map Shows Cities With Biggest Rise in Home Sale Cancellations
Home sale cancellations surged across the country in April, as buyers either got cold feet amid growing economic uncertainty or saw a better opportunity on a market that is facing quickly rising inventory levels. In no other U.S. metropolitan area, buyers walked out of pending home purchasing deals as much as in Atlanta, Georgia, where […]
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