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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Millions Across Two Major Texas Areas Told to Avoid Drive-Thru Lanes
An air quality alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for two of Texas’ most populous metro areas is advising residents against idling in drive-thru lanes due to elevated ozone levels. Why It Matters With a combined metropolitan population of over 10 million, the recommendation affects a significant portion of the state’s urban population. […]
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Elizabeth Holmes Partner Rakes in Millions for New Blood Testing Machine
The partner of embattled bio-tech inventor and convicted fraud Elizabeth Holmes is part of a startup that plans to do medical tests using bodily fluids, according to reports from The New York Times and NPR. Newsweek has reached out to a contact for Haemanthus as well as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) via […]
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Millions of People Could Be Able to Pay Their Taxes in Gold and Silver
Missouri lawmakers advanced an amendment this week that would allow residents to pay taxes, as well as other goods, using silver and gold. Why It Matters The bill in Republican-leaning Missouri would make silver and gold a legal tender in the states. This would give its more than six million residents a new option to […]
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Map Shows Millions At Risk Of 115 mph ‘Jet Streak’ Tornadoes This Weekend
A 115 mph ‘jet streak’ will intensify the risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms for millions of people across the South this weekend, a Newsweek map shows. The powerful 115 mph upper-level jet stream winds will heighten storm conditions from eastern Texas to western Mississippi. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an “Enhanced Risk […]
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