Brother of Truck Driver in Deadly ‘Illegal’ U-Turn Crash Arrested by ICE
The brother of an Indian truck driver charged in a fatal Florida turnpike crash has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), officials announced on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a news release that ICE arrested Harneet Singh, 25, on August 18. A photo released by the St. Lucie County […]
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Parents Warned Against Deadly Bacteria in Infant Formula
Parents of newborns are being urged to take extra care when preparing powdered infant formula after new research revealed that the ambiguity of many current instructions may leave babies vulnerable to a deadly foodborne bacteria. The study, published in the Journal of Food Protection by Cornell University researchers, highlights dangerous gaps in the guidelines printed […]
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Deadly Wildfires Engulf Europe, Killing at Least Four
Dozens of wildfires raging across southern Europe, fueled by high temperatures, droughts, and dry fuels, have killed at least three people in Spain and one in Portugal. Newsweek has reached out to Portugal’s National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority and the European Forest Fire Information System for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters […]
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Deadly Disease Detected at Grand Canyon
A park employee at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona was confirmed to have been exposed to hantavirus, which is rare but often fatal, Coconino County health officials confirmed after the July 4 holiday weekend, according to local news outlet 8newsnow.com. Officials also confirmed a separate case of rabies exposure at the park. Newsweek has […]
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Weather Service Staffing ‘Clearly a Concern’ Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday’s catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals. Why It Matters The devastating floods in Kerr County and neighboring areas killed at least 37 people, including 14 children, and left […]
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Deadly Texas Flooding: Live Tracker Maps
Death and destruction swept through Texas Hill Country on Friday as torrential rains unleashed catastrophic flooding, leading to multiple fatalities and triggering urgent boat rescues. Months’ worth of rainfall fell within just a few hours, overwhelming riverfront communities and forcing emergency teams to evacuate children’s summer camps threatened by rising water. In central Kerr County, […]
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Trump Tells Iran and Israel to Heed Truce After Deadly Attack Raises Doubts
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had now begun between Iran and Israel and he called for it to be respected after a deadly Iranian missile strike on Israel raised doubts whether it would be effective. “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE […]
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Southern States Brace for Storms After Deadly System Saturday
Some states in the South are bracing for further rounds of severe storms after a weekend system killed at least one person in Georgia. According to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), the person died in Banks County when a tree fell on a car, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) […]
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Who Are the Suspects Charged in North Carolina Deadly Mass Shooting?
Eight young adults have been charged in connection with a mass shooting at a North Carolina house party earlier this month, with four facing more than 10 counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Several others have been charged with aiding and abetting and accessary. Newsweek has reached out to […]
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Deadly Fungus Spreads Through Europe as Temperatures Rise
As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are sounding the alarm about an emerging threat: the rapid spread of potentially deadly Aspergillus fungi. With the climate crisis driving warmer and more humid conditions, certain fungal diseases, once confined to tropical regions, are making their way into temperate zones across Europe, posing significant health risks to […]
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