Map Shows States Considering Redrawing Congressional Maps
A redistricting battle sparked by Texas Republicans‘ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps, supported by President Donald Trump, is spreading to other states and could reshape the 2026 midterms. Why It Matters Democrats and Republicans in Texas are in an escalating fight over the GOP’s efforts to redraw Texas’ congressional map to gain five […]
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Maps Show Cities in Florida Facing Triple-Digit Heat Advisory
Numerous cities will face a heat advisory on Saturday as temperatures could surge into the triple digits, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns. Newsweek reached out to the NWS via email Friday night for additional comment. Why It Matters Intense heat waves increase the risk of heat-related illness. Vulnerable populations—such as older adults, children and […]
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New Mexico Flooding: Live Tracker Maps as Emergency Declared
By Martha McHardy is a U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on polling and California politics. She has covered U.S. news extensively, including the 2024 election and pro-Palestine protests at U.S. colleges. Martha joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and had previously freelanced at The Sun, The Mirror and MyLondon. […]
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Deadly Texas Flooding: Live Tracker Maps
Death and destruction swept through Texas Hill Country on Friday as torrential rains unleashed catastrophic flooding, leading to multiple fatalities and triggering urgent boat rescues. Months’ worth of rainfall fell within just a few hours, overwhelming riverfront communities and forcing emergency teams to evacuate children’s summer camps threatened by rising water. In central Kerr County, […]
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These Maps Show Where Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Bill Will Cancel Clean Energy
Analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) nearing final votes in Congress shows that the legislation based on President Donald Trump‘s agenda threatens 4,500 clean energy projects, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk and likely adding billions of dollars to annual energy costs for Americans within five years. “It’s terrible,” Robbie […]
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Florida Everglades Wildfire Spreads—Live Tracker Maps
A fire in the Everglades in Southern Florida continues to rage on Wednesday, causing smoke to be visible as far south as the Florida Keys. The Context Wildfire season runs year-round in Florida, though it peaks from late spring through summer when drought is most widespread. So far this year, 745 fires have ignited across […]
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New York Wildfire Update: Maps, Tracker Show Counties Under Threat
Several New York counties remain on alert following multiple brush fires that broke out over the weekend. Why It Matters The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, forced road closures, evacuations, and a massive firefighting response. The blazes in New York follow the wildfires that hit Southern California in January and, more recently, […]
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