National Weather Service Suspends Critical Service Again Amid DOGE Cuts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is suspending more weather balloon observations, a critical tool in forecast ability, due to a lack of staffing. Newsweek reached out to the NWS via email Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters During President Donald Trump‘s second term in office, he has implemented the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
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Chuck Schumer Deals Critical Blow to House Republicans in Funding Bill
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Map Shows Critical Minerals Under Control of America’s Rivals
Demand for critical minerals has been dubbed the “gold rush of the 21st century,” given their importance in many emerging technologies from renewable energy to artificial intelligence. While President Trump has vowed to establish the U.S. as “the leading producer and processor of non-fuel minerals, including rare earth minerals,” the country currently remains heavily reliant […]
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