Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry
The United States has deployed several major naval units in the western Pacific, where its main rival, China, recently flexed its military power with a dual aircraft carrier deployment. Based on official disclosures and satellite imagery, a Newsweek map tracks the deployments of a U.S. aircraft carrier, a missile submarine, and two amphibious warships in […]
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Map Shows States Americans Are Moving From and To
With declining births and slower immigration following the Trump administration’s strict deportation policies, domestic migration is bound to become an increasingly more important driver of U.S. population change, a recent study found. Florida and Texas, which have both been among the fastest-growing states in the nation for years, know what a positive impact a booming […]
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Map Shows Which State Economies Are Growing—and Shrinking—in 2025
As the country grapples with its first economic contraction in three years, a new map showcases the sharp divide in how each state’s economy is weathering the 2025 downturn. According to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in 39 states in the first quarter […]
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Trump’s Immigration Approval Rating Hits New Low, Poll Shows
President Donald Trump‘s approval rating on immigration has dipped to its lowest mark amid his second term in the White House, a new poll from Quinnipiac University finds. Why It Matters Immigration policy remains a defining issue for Trump’s presidency after fueling his 2024 election pursuit. The president campaigned fervently last year on the promise […]
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Map Shows Arizona Rail Project After Federal Approval
Plans for a passenger rail line connecting Phoenix and Tucson advanced this week after the Federal Railroad Administration approved the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) first submission. The approval allows ADOT to begin work on a planning document that will outline details such as potential station locations, infrastructure needs, and funding requirements. Newsweek contacted ADOT […]
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Map Shows Cities Where Malls are Dying Off Fastest
Long considered hubs of American commerce and community, the country’s shopping malls are undergoing a rapid decline, a new report detailing which cities have suffered the sharpest drops in traffic. Why It Matters The slow death of the American mall can be viewed as an extension of the broader decline of the U.S. retail sector, […]
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Chocolates Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC, is voluntarily recalling its Mocha Truffles due to fears the product may contain undeclared pecans. Newsweek reached out to the company via email for comment Wednesday night. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. […]
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Map Shows US Military Presence in Middle East as Iran Weighs Retaliation
Following U.S. airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday night, the Islamic Republic is weighing its response, which, among other options, could include targeting American assets in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned the strikes, warning they would have “everlasting consequences,” and said Iran reserves “all options to […]
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Map Shows US Cities With Fastest Internet Speeds
New data published by ISP Reports, a group founded to provide “accountability for internet service providers,” shows the major U.S. cities with the fastest internet connections. Why It Matters According to Statista figures from February 2025, 322 million people in the United States had internet access, out of a total population of approximately 347 million, […]
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Map Shows Where 250 Million Acres of Public Land is Being Sold Off
The largest single sale of national public land in modern history could be carried out as part of President Donald Trump‘s budget bill to help pay for his sweeping tax cuts. However, a professor who is an expert on climate policy questioned the efficacy of the proposals, telling Newsweek that “selling off public lands will […]
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