Map Shows US ‘Special Mission’ Ship in Waters Near China
A specialized United States naval vessel capable of collecting critical underwater data was recently tracked operating in the contested South China Sea, according to a Newsweek map. The U.S. Seventh Fleet, which maintains America’s naval presence in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, confirmed to Newsweek that USNS Victorious, an ocean surveillance ship, was operating […]
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Map Shows States Under Tornado Threat as Pineapple-Sized Hail Forecast
Two southern states may experience severe storms, hail and possibly tornadoes on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a potential severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains, with the possibility of several tornadoes, destructive wind gusts reaching 80 to 100 mph, and giant hailstones up to 5 inches in diameter—about the size […]
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Egg Recall Map Shows Warnings Issued to Customers in 9 States
August Egg Company has issued a recall on Friday for 1,700,000 brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential fears of salmonella. Newsweek reached out to the company after hours via phone Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential for the following: […]
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Map Shows Countries Impacted by Trump’s New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Wednesday restricting travel by foreigners from 12 countries and partially restricting entry for travelers from an additional seven countries. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via online form Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Since his January 20 inauguration, Trump has cracked down on foreign nationals […]
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Map Shows Where 3 States Warned About Floods in the Desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for desert areas in southern California, southern Nevada, and northwestern Arizona, effective Wednesday, as heavy rain puts the region at risk for flooding. Why It Matters The heavy rain comes less than a week after remnants from Tropical Storm Alvin brought a surge of moisture […]
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Video Shows US Ally Confronting China in Contested Waters
The Philippine coast guard has released footage of a confrontation with its Chinese counterpart within the Southeast Asian country’s maritime zone. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters China claims the majority of the South China Sea as its territory, including areas that fall within the exclusive economic […]
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Map Shows Best And Worst U.S. Cities For Housing Affordability
The housing affordability crisis is much worse in the north of the country than in the south, a new study by LendingTree reveals, with metropolitan areas in Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana and Georgia offering first-time homebuyers the best opportunity to step onto the property ladder this year. Those hoping to buy a home in the […]
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Map Shows Russian Air Bases Hit in ‘Pearl Harbor’ Drone Raid
Coordinated, long-range strikes on multiple Russian airbases thousands of miles from Ukraine took out more than a third of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers, according to Kyiv, dealing a stinging blow to Moscow ahead of renewed peace talks. Ukraine on Sunday launched 117 individually-operated drones at four airbases across Russia, officials said, in an attack […]
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Video Shows Cars Piled Up in Major Gatlinburg Accident—Several Hospitalized
A scenic Sunday in one of the nation’s most visited mountain towns turned chaotic when a multi-car collision in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, left six people hospitalized and led to fears of fatalities. Why It Matters Parkway, a hub of tourist activity lined with arcades, food outlets, and souvenir shops—and the main passage to […]
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New on Peacock: Full List of Movies, Shows Hitting the Streaming Platform in June 2025
By Billie Melissa is a Newsweek reporter based in London. Her focus is reporting on film and television. She has in depth knowledge of documentaries, female directed films, awards season, and frequently covers film festivals. Billie joined Newsweek in 2024 with previous by lines for Men’s Journal, Film Stories, Awards Watch, and Offscreen Central. She […]
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