Updated SNAP Map Shows States Paying Benefits Despite Supreme Court Stay
The payment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remains in limbo for millions of Americans after the Supreme Court issued a fresh ruling on Tuesday that bars payments from being sent out. The court extended its pause on a lower court order that would have required the government to issue full SNAP payments. SNAP […]
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Map Reveals States Where Aurora Could Appear Tonight As CME Train Hits
A natural light display could dazzle the skies on Tuesday night with Coronal Mass Ejections (CME)—eruptions of solar material and strong magnetic fields—expected to reach Earth. The aurora borealis, or the northern lights, may become visible over many of the northern U.S. states with a geomagnetic storm watch spanning November 11 and 12 issued by […]
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Map Shows Where It’s Expected to Snow Today
Four states are expecting snowfall throughout Saturday, with meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing numerous winter weather advisories to warn residents of the suspected impacts. Why It Matters Meteorologists have been warning for days of an incoming cold front that will drop temperatures across much of the country to more winterlike levels. The […]
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Map Shows F-35 Bases and Jet Fighter Carriers Near China
A Newsweek map shows air bases and navy carrier ships acting as permanent stations for F-35 stealth jets operated by the United States and its allies in the Western Pacific. The F-35 fighter aircraft program—adopted by U.S. treaty allies including Australia, Japan and South Korea—forms part of America’s broader strategy to contain China’s military threat […]
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Ice Cream Recall Map Shows New Warning Issued in 16 States
Blue Bell Creameries, L.P., is recalling a limited amount of their Moo-llennium Crunch Ice Cream packaged in their Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough carton due to undeclared almonds, walnuts and pecans. Newsweek reached out to the company via email Friday for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential […]
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Map Shows Which States Allow Corporal Punishment in Schools
While Corporal punishment has been banned in most states in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, a number still allow it in schools, predominantly those in the Southeast. In some states, while inflicting physical punishment on children in schools is banned, incidents of its use in schools still occur, the nonprofit organization Lawyers for Good Government […]
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Map Shows Range of India’s Agni-5 Nuclear Missile
India tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Wednesday that is capable of reaching the territories of its main adversaries—China and Pakistan—according to a Newsweek analysis. China‘s Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Newsweek has also reached out to Pakistan‘s Foreign Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters The […]
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Map Shows Most Popular Cat Names in Every U.S. State
A recent survey identified the most popular cat name in every U.S. state and one name appeared 21 times. For a second consecutive year, the name Luna topped the list for the most popular cat names in the country among male and females. This finding comes from TrustedHousesitters, a pet-sitting platform, that dove into the […]
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Map Shows Countries With Mail-In Ballots As Trump Vows to Ban Voting Format
By Jenna Sundel is a Newsweek reporter based in New Jersey. Her focus is reporting on breaking news. She has in-depth knowledge of crime and courts. Jenna joined Newsweek in 2024. She previously worked at The Messenger. She is a graduate of Montclair State University. You can find her on X @jennajournalist. You can get […]
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Map Shows New V-22 Osprey Fleet on China’s Doorstep
Japan—a key United States ally in the Indo-Pacific—has completed the deployment of its U.S.-made Osprey aircraft fleet, bolstering the defense of its outlying islands near China. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters Under the U.S. island chain strategy, Japan forms part of the First Island […]
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