Map Shows States Where Unemployment Claims Are Rising and Falling
State data on unemployment paints an uneven picture of the U.S. jobs market, with the number of claims rising in some area while falling in others. Using analysis from personal finance website WalletHub, Newsweek mapped the states with the highest number of unemployment insurance claims, noting how these have changed in recent weeks and over […]
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Map Shows Each State’s Favorite French Fry
Today marks National French Fry Day in the United States—and while there is universal love for the crispy, salty delicacy, some states have a chip on their shoulder about the best type of fry. Research from McCain Foods and Talker Research has revealed the favored fry by state and unveiled which one is the most […]
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Map Shows Where US Spy Planes Are in West Pacific
A Newsweek map tracks the deployments of three United States spy planes in the western Pacific, as the Pentagon continues to monitor its main rival, China, in the contested region. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) previously told Newsweek that its fleet of spy aircraft were conducting what it called “planned, routine operations” in the […]
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Map Shows States With Airports No Longer Requiring People to Remove Shoes
Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday. Newsweek reached out to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) via email for comment. Why It Matters The practice […]
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Map Shows Where Every Major Skyscraper Is Being Built in the US Right Now
From Oklahoma to Texas, cities across the United States are engaging in a vertical race, with new skyscraper projects aiming to redefine their skylines. Currently in the lead is Oklahoma City’s Legends Tower, a 1,907-foot structure that would be the tallest building in the U.S. upon completion. However, other towers in New York, Austin, Detroit, […]
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Amtrak July 2025 Update Shows Map of New Rail Projects
Amtrak has revealed the current progress of almost 30 high-speed rail infrastructure projects as part of its July update on the Northeast Corridor. The map shows progress on headline projects like the Frederick Douglass Tunnel, Susquehanna River Bridge, and the Portal North Bridge. Why It Matters The Northeast Corridor from Massachusetts to Virginia is the […]
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Map Shows How Many People Will Lose Healthcare in Each State Under Tax Bill
A number of states could see the population of Americans without health insurance increase by 5 percent if President Donald Trump‘s tax and spending bill is passed, according to data collected by KFF. Louisiana, Washington and Oregon are expected to see the biggest rises in the number of constituents without health insurance if the “Big […]
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Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry
The United States has deployed several major naval units in the western Pacific, where its main rival, China, recently flexed its military power with a dual aircraft carrier deployment. Based on official disclosures and satellite imagery, a Newsweek map tracks the deployments of a U.S. aircraft carrier, a missile submarine, and two amphibious warships in […]
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Map Shows States Americans Are Moving From and To
With declining births and slower immigration following the Trump administration’s strict deportation policies, domestic migration is bound to become an increasingly more important driver of U.S. population change, a recent study found. Florida and Texas, which have both been among the fastest-growing states in the nation for years, know what a positive impact a booming […]
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Map Shows Which State Economies Are Growing—and Shrinking—in 2025
As the country grapples with its first economic contraction in three years, a new map showcases the sharp divide in how each state’s economy is weathering the 2025 downturn. According to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in 39 states in the first quarter […]
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