Millions Told to Avoid Driving Amid Flood Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging Southern California residents to stay off roads and prepare for flooding as an “unusually strong storm system” moves in, bringing heavy rain that could cause faster flooding in areas scarred by wildfires. The County of Los Angeles has issued several evacuation warnings for areas near recent wildfire scars. […]
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Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Leaves Millions Displaced, 2 Dead
Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in northeastern Aurora province in the Philippines on Sunday night with sustained winds of up to 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (143 mph), forcing more than 1.4 million people to evacuate and claiming at least two lives, according to the Associated Press. The Context […]
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Millions Warned of Hazardous Driving Conditions Across Swathes of Texas
Several counties across Texas have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to expect dense fog, which could reduce visibility to less than a quarter mile in some parts, until Thursday morning. Why It Matters This drop in visibility is likely to make driving conditions hazardous and could affect Thursday morning’s commute. According to […]
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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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