Tarantula Mating Season Warning Issued: ‘Enough Problems’
Wildlife and public safety officials in western U.S. states have issued warnings as tarantula mating season brings a surge of spiders onto trails, parks, and residential areas from August through December. The annual event has generated attention in California, home to 10 of the country’s 29 species, where experts urged the public to remain calm […]
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Potato Salad Recall Map Shows New Warning Issued in 5 States
Hans Kissle is recalling its Red Potato Bliss Salad due to an undeclared wheat allergen discovered in a labeling error. Newsweek reached out to the company for comment via phone on Tuesday night and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne […]
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Warning Issued About Hurricane Season as Experts Track New System
As National Hurricane Center (NHC) experts have started tracking a new disturbance in the Gulf, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned people in hurricane-prone areas that there’s still a “long season to go” when it comes to storms. Newsweek reached out to the NHC via email for comment. Why It Matters The Atlantic hurricane season […]
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Warning Issued for 13 Million People To ‘Stay Out of the Water’
More than 13 million people along lake shorelines in the U.S. were advised to “stay out of the water” on Thursday as weather conditions created a dangerous environment in the water for beachgoers. Why It Matters The Great Lakes consistently rank as a premier recreation destination in the U.S., especially during summer. Despite water temperatures […]
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Warning Issued as Floods Threaten to ‘Surround’ Old School
A creek in northeastern Kansas will surge roughly 18 feet on Thursday as heavy rain batters the region. At its peak, the creek is forecast to reach 20 feet, which is just shy of the level where it nearly surrounds the now-closed Easton grade school. Why It Matters The flood warning comes as heavy rain […]
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Urgent Recall Issued for Power Stick Deodorant Sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree: What to Look For
By Suzanne Blake is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting on consumer and social trends, spanning from retail to restaurants and beyond. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and joined Newsweek in 2023. You can get in touch with Suzanne by emailing s.blake@newsweek.com. Languages: English Suzanne Blake and […]
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Social Security Alert Issued About Big Change Coming This Fall
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a new alert on Monday about its plan to discontinue issuing paper checks for benefit payments starting September 30. It marks a major shift in how millions of Americans will receive their Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Why It Matters Transitioning […]
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Water Warning Issued for Lake Powell Ahead of July 4
National Park Service (NPS) officials issued a water advisory for Lake Powell just before the July 4 holiday weekend after toxins produced by certain algae were detected. The alert urged boaters and visitors to use caution and avoid unnecessary exposure to the water, as the toxins present may be harmful to both humans and animals. […]
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Millions of US Homeowners Issued Insurance Warning
Millions of U.S. homeowners are unprepared for extreme weather, a new survey by Guardian Service suggests, with insurers warnings of the costly impact of complacency. The U.S. experienced a near-record number of climate-related disasters in 2024, at an average of nearly one every four days, according to a study by the International Institute for Environment […]
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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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