California Fire Map, Update as Ranch Fire Rapidly Spreads
By Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, but she also writes about U.S. politics, crime and global affairs. Jasmine joined Newsweek in 2024 from News UK and had previously written for the Metro, Byline Times, The Human […]
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Map Shows States Under Tornado Threat as Pineapple-Sized Hail Forecast
Two southern states may experience severe storms, hail and possibly tornadoes on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a potential severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains, with the possibility of several tornadoes, destructive wind gusts reaching 80 to 100 mph, and giant hailstones up to 5 inches in diameter—about the size […]
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Egg Recall Map Shows Warnings Issued to Customers in 9 States
August Egg Company has issued a recall on Friday for 1,700,000 brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential fears of salmonella. Newsweek reached out to the company after hours via phone Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential for the following: […]
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India opens world’s highest rail bridge to reshape power map with nuclear rivals China and Pakistan
High in the Himalayas, where winds slice through conflict-hit Kashmir at 160 mph and temperatures swing from -20°F to 113°F, India has unveiled the world’s highest rail bridge, remaking the power map of Asia. Why It Matters Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s inauguration of the Chenab Rail Bridge, a 1,178-foot-tall steel construction that is nearly 100 […]
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Map Shows Countries Impacted by Trump’s New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Wednesday restricting travel by foreigners from 12 countries and partially restricting entry for travelers from an additional seven countries. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via online form Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, Trump has cracked down on foreign nationals […]
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Map Shows Where 3 States Warned About Floods in the Desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for desert areas in southern California, southern Nevada, and northwestern Arizona, effective Wednesday, as heavy rain puts the region at risk for flooding. Why It Matters The heavy rain comes less than a week after remnants from Tropical Storm Alvin brought a surge of moisture […]
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Map Shows Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Housing Affordability
The housing affordability crisis is much worse in the north of the country than in the south, a new study by LendingTree reveals, with metropolitan areas in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana and Georgia offering first-time homebuyers the best opportunity to step onto the property ladder this year. Those hoping to buy a home in the […]
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Map Shows Russian Air Bases Hit in ‘Pearl Harbor’ Drone Raid
Coordinated, long-range strikes on multiple Russian airbases thousands of miles from Ukraine took out more than a third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers, according to Kyiv, dealing a stinging blow to Moscow ahead of renewed peace talks. Ukraine on Sunday launched 117 individually-operated drones at four airbases across Russia, officials said, in an attack […]
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Map Shows Best Cities for Gen Z Graduates
Gen Z is graduating into an uncertain economic environment. With high tariffs and a possible recession on the horizon, the choice they make in terms of where they live could significantly impact their financial situation. A new report by BizInsure identified the 25 best cities for Gen Z college graduates, based on factors related to […]
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Map Shows Cities With Biggest Rise in Home Sale Cancellations
Home sale cancellations surged across the country in April, as buyers either got cold feet amid growing economic uncertainty or saw a better opportunity on a market that is facing quickly rising inventory levels. In no other U.S. metropolitan area, buyers walked out of pending home purchasing deals as much as in Atlanta, Georgia, where […]
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