Tornado Warning Issued for Three States
U.S. weather authorities have issued warnings for extreme weather, including the possibility of tornadoes, in three states. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee that large amounts of hail and damaging gusts of wind are set to move through the regions. Why It Matters March is the start of peak […]
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Winter Weather Warnings in 4 States As 24 Inches of Snow To Hit
Four states had winter weather-related warnings in place from the National Weather Service (NWS) early on Monday, with 24 inches of snow forecast for some parts of the country. Why It Matters Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. According to the NWS, there were 39 […]
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Winter Weather Warnings in 5 States As 20 Inches of Snow To Hit
Five states had winter weather-related warnings in place from the National Weather Service (NWS) early on Sunday, with up to 20 inches of snow forecast to hit parts of the U.S. Why It Matters Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. According to the NWS, there […]
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Map Shows US States With Highest Levels Of Long COVID
Around 400 million people worldwide are believed to have long COVID, and 17.8 million of those are in the U.S., according to medical journal Jama. The state with the highest rate of long COVID is West Virginia with 10.6 percent of its population having experienced the illness, according to data from the Centers for Disease […]
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Map Shows States With Bathroom Bans
Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina is proposing a bill to ban trans people from all federal buildings across the country that detractors say will “not protect or promote anyone’s safety.” The bill was proposed after Sarah McBride of Delaware this month became the first trans woman elected to the House of Representatives. If […]
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COVID Map Update: CDC Reveals States With ‘High’ Wastewater Viral Activity
Wastewater samples across several U.S. states have tested “very high” or “high” for levels of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19. Between November 3 and November 9, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detected “very high” levels of COVID-19 in New Mexico, with “high” levels found in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. “Moderate” […]
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Swimmers in 2 States Told to Stay Out of Water as Waves Reach 7 Feet
Dangerous waves at beaches in Florida and Alabama have prompted National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists to issue a high surf advisory warning swimmers of hazardous beach conditions. The high surf advisory for the Tallahassee, Florida, forecast region and the Mobile, Alabama, forecast region will remain in effect through 6 a.m. local time Wednesday morning. Each […]
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United States ‘Will Disappear’, Russian Lawmaker Threatens on Live TV
A Russian lawmaker threatened there will be “nothing left” of the US following reports that the U.S. is allowing Ukraine to extend the targeting of missiles supplied by Washington into Russia. “There will essentially be nothing left of America, which is trying to drag us into escalation. There will be no Biden or Trump. America […]
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Winter Weather Warnings Issued for 4 States As Drivers Told To Slow Down
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning drivers to slow down and exercise caution in four states as snow, strong winds and reduced visibility are expected to create dangerous travel conditions in mountainous areas through Monday evening. Urgent winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon. Affected areas include […]
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Map Shows States Where $600 Million to Be Spent on Bridges
The Biden administration is investing more than $600 million in rebuilding 22 bridges across the country. On October 31, the Department of Transportation announced that as part of the White House’s largest investment in American bridges since the construction of the interstate highway system, it would be providing $635 million for “small and medium-sized bridge […]
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