Texas Redistricting Moves Closer as Millions Pour Into California Fight
By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined Newsweek in July 2022 from LBC, and previously worked for the Daily Express. He is a graduate of Oxford University. […]
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Millions Told Not To Enter These Great Lakes
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warned millions of people against entering the water at four Great Lakes on Monday amid dangerous currents and large waves. Why It Matters Beaches on the Great Lakes draw millions of residents and tourists in summer months. Hazardous surf and currents can quickly turn routine recreation into life‑threatening situations. The […]
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Millions Told To Wear Loose Clothes As Heat Risks ‘Lethal Temperatures’
Heat-related alerts were in effect for parts of five states as of early Sunday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) advising residents in affected areas to take steps to reduce the health impact of extreme temperatures. Why It Matters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that extreme heat can lead to heat-related […]
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Millions in 4 States Asked to Avoid Driving
Millions of Americans across four states have been advised to avoid driving amid warnings of potentially hazardous air pollution levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued air quality alerts in partnership with regional agencies across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Minnesota on Wednesday. Why It Matters The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that exposure […]
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GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans
Fewer clean energy projects will be commissioned or reach completion as a result of the Republican tax bill pushed through Congress, potentially raising energy bills for millions, according to experts who spoke with Newsweek. “This bill will raise energy prices for all Americans,” said Harry Godfrey, the managing director and head of federal engagement at […]
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Millions Told To Halt Outdoors Activity In 7 States
Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels. Air quality advisories have been issued on Tuesday for parts of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Colorado. The warnings mean that ground-level ozone concentrations are forecast to reach dangerous levels that […]
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Millions of US Homeowners Issued Insurance Warning
Millions of U.S. homeowners are unprepared for extreme weather, a new survey by Guardian Service suggests, with insurers warnings of the costly impact of complacency. The U.S. experienced a near-record number of climate-related disasters in 2024, at an average of nearly one every four days, according to a study by the International Institute for Environment […]
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Millions of Americans Told To Avoid Outdoor Activity In 14 States
Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Friday as hot and humid conditions were expected to blanket large portions of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories across some 13 states, while an extreme heat warning was in effect for southern Arizona. Why It Matters The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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LA Could Face Losing Millions for Police Using Nonlethal Bullets
The City of Los Angeles could lose millions if it is sued over the Los Angeles Police Department’s alleged use of rubber bullets, case history suggests. Over the past few days, there have been reports of police using rubber bullets during protests and riots in Los Angeles. If people allegedly shot by the police sue […]
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Millions in Texas Told to Share Car Rides
Millions of people in Texas have been urged to limit their car use and share rides due to potentially unhealthy air pollution levels. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued an Ozone Action Day on Wednesday for the Houston, Galveston and Brazoria areas. Why It Matters Elevated ground-level ozone pollution endangers the health of […]
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