Map Shows Where Beers Are Most Contaminated With Chemicals: Study
A new study by researchers at RTI International has found that several American beers contain measurable levels of “forever chemicals,” with the source traced primarily to municipal drinking water used in the brewing process. According to the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were present in […]
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Map Shows Where Marijuana Is Legal as Pennsylvania Bill Moves Forward
Pennsylvania may become the next state to allow adults to use recreational marijuana as its state legislature moves forward with a bill to expand its legalization. Why It Matters Recreational marijuana has been legalized in 24 states so far, and more than a dozen others allow adults to use medical marijuana in certain circumstances. Pennsylvania […]
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Map Shows What Ukraine Could Look Like Under Trump’s Proposed Peace Deal
The peace deal put forward by President Donald Trump‘s administration seeks to change the status of Crimea and “freeze the territorial frontlines” in Ukraine as a Newsweek map outlines the contentious proposal. The specifics of Trump’s plan remain unclear, but Vice President JD Vance‘s comments about freezing the territorial lines raise the prospect of changing […]
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Map Shows Where 20 Million People Face ‘Significant’ Flood Threat
An expansive and volatile weather system is forecast to bring repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms to parts of the Central and Midwestern United States this weekend, posing a “significant” flood risk to more than 20 million people, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It Matters Flash floods are among the most […]
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Map Reveals States Worst Impacted by Trump’s Tariffs
Under America’s new trading framework, and the continually expanding list of nations and goods subject to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, many states will be forced to spend billions more to sustain their current levels of imports. The effects will not be felt equally across the U.S., with the structure of each states’ economy and their […]
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Map Reveals Top 5 Easiest and Hardest States to Save Money In
Newsweek has mapped the five easiest and five hardest U.S. states to save money in, based on a new study by Bankrate analyzing financial conditions across the nation. The rankings consider state-level cost of living, tax burdens, employment growth, and average interest rates on savings accounts. Why It Matters Saving money remains a key financial […]
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West Pacific Map Shows F-16 Jet Fleets on China’s Doorstep
A Newsweek map shows at least six countries in the Western Pacific region are operating or have placed orders for F-16 fighter jets from the United States, including Taiwan and the Philippines, as they face threats posed by their powerful neighbor, China. Washington stands strong with its Indo-Pacific allies and partners by taking “decisive actions” […]
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Map Shows US Cities Most Vulnerable to Earthquakes in 2025
A recent study by Home Gnome, a marketplace for all home services, has highlighted the locations in the United States that are most vulnerable to earthquakes, combining seismic hazard data with population and property impact metrics. Why It Matters Historic earthquakes have caused billions of dollars in damage, with significant seismic events presenting a hazard […]
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Map Shows How Trump, Putin and Xi Could Carve Up the Globe
U.S. President Donald Trump‘s outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to end the war with Ukraine comes amid jockeying among leaders for spheres of influence while China seeks to exert its clout. A map by Newsweek outlines how this global chess game might play out. A Trump call with Putin in March and […]
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Pet Food Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 2,400 pounds of their puppy and kitten mixes on Friday due to fears of salmonella and listeria contamination. Newsweek reached out to Blue Ridge Beef via email for comment on Friday. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, […]
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