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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy
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Former GOP-Appointed Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom and Democracy ‘At Risk’

Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America’s political discourse imperils freedom and democracy. Why It Matters Rhetoric by President Donald Trump, including calls on social media for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against his policies, has triggered urgent warnings from […]

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Southern California Warned of Risk for ‘Large Life-Threatening Wildfires’

Portions of Southern California have been warned of a risk posed by “large life-threatening wildfires” amid “unseasonably” strong winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) says. Why It Matters Southern California was battered by concurrent deadly wildfires in January. The Palisades and Eaton Fires scorched thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings and prompted mass evacuations, […]

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Vitamin Gummies Recalled Over Undeclared Peanut Allergen Risk

Vita Warehouse Corp. has voluntarily recalled three popular vitamin B12 gummy products due to potential undeclared peanut contamination, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. Newsweek reached out to Vita Warehouse Corp. via email on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters Individuals who are allergic to peanuts have immune systems that react […]

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Salmon recall
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Aldi Salmon Recalled Over Life-Threatening Soy Allergy Risk

Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing sold at Aldi grocery stores across three states over a potentially life-threatening undeclared soy allergy risk. Newsweek reached out to Santa Monica Seafood and Aldi via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters According […]

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Peanuts recall
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Nut Recall Update as FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning

The recall of a mislabeled nut product distributed in two U.S. states has been updated by the Food and Drug Administration as Class I, the most serious FDA classification, due to the risk of severe and potentially deadly allergic reactions in some consumers. Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio, initiated a voluntary recall on […]

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Candy recall
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Candy Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company Inc. voluntary recall, that was initiated after undeclared allergens were found in several candy products. The Tennessee-based candy manufacturer started the recall after finding that milk was in three of its confections without the allergen being labeled on the products’ descriptions. Newsweek […]

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Trader Joe’s Dressing Recall Update as Highest Risk Warning Issued

The recall of a salad dressing sold at Trader Joe’s—which was initiated because a labeling error omitted the allergens peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat—has been issued the highest-level health risk warning. Why It Matters According to the Food and Drug Administration, millions of people in the U.S. have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities […]

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Map Shows Millions At Risk Of 115 mph 'Jet Streak' Tornadoes This Weekend
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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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Van Jones Warns More Americans Could Be ‘at Risk’ Amid Signal Chat Scandal

Van Jones, senior political commentator for CNN and ex-adviser to former President Barack Obama, warned that more Americans could be “at risk” if the Trump administration’s usage of Signal to discuss military operations is “widespread.” Newsweek previously reached out to the Department of Defense on Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters The handling of private […]

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Florida Wildfire Risk Map Shows Threat to Mar-a-Lago

There is a high threat for wildfires at President Donald Trump‘s resort residence at Mar-a-Lago as well as all of Palm Beach County, according to a wildfire risk map from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Newsweek reached out to a Mar-a-Lago representative by email for comment. Why It Matters Wildfire season runs […]

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