Map Shows States Considering Redrawing Congressional Maps
A redistricting battle sparked by Texas Republicans‘ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps, supported by President Donald Trump, is spreading to other states and could reshape the 2026 midterms. Why It Matters Democrats and Republicans in Texas are in an escalating fight over the GOP’s efforts to redraw Texas’ congressional map to gain five […]
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Potato Salad Recall Map Shows New Warning Issued in 5 States
Hans Kissle is recalling its Red Potato Bliss Salad due to an undeclared wheat allergen discovered in a labeling error. Newsweek reached out to the company for comment via phone on Tuesday night and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne […]
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Map Shows States Where Red-Flag Fire Warnings in Effect
Five states are under red-flag fire warnings amid conditions that could cause “extreme fire behavior,” according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It Matters Red-flag warnings are issued when weather conditions could cause wildfires that could endanger lives or property. The western region of the United States has been in a decades-long drought that […]
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Map Shows Which States Are Facing Air Quality Issues From Wildfires
Smoke from Canadian wildfires have continued to drift over the Midwest, blanketing the region with haze and poor air quality, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) and local departments to issue alerts across several states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Newsweek has reached out to the NWS for comment via email on Saturday morning. […]
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States With Top 10 Best Roller Coasters Ranked by Man Who Tried Nearly 500
A roller coaster enthusiast who has ridden nearly 500 different coasters shared his top picks in a viral TikTok post, which has garnered 4.6 million views since July 25. Jacob, a 22-year-old theme park marketing professional who posts under the username @jacob_backall, curated a slideshow of his 30 favorite roller coasters drawn from a personal […]
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Canadian Wildfires Map Shows Three US States Warned About Air Quality
Canadian wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have prompted air quality alerts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday as residents are advised to “limit prolonged or heavy exertion.” Why It Matters The elevated levels of fine particulate matter resulting from wildfire smoke could present significant health risks, especially for people with asthma, heart […]
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Tsunami Alerts Update: Estimated Wave Times, Heights for US States
Tsunami alerts have been issued for the U.S. West Coast, including Alaska and Hawaii, following an earthquake off the coast of Russia. Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) Tuesday night via email for comment. Why It Matters Tsunamis are a series of waves caused by a sudden displacement of water like an […]
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Bread, Fritters Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Hillside Orchard Farms is recalling multiple flavors of their fruit breads and fritters due to the products having a missing egg allergen label. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies […]
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Map Shows States With the Best- and Worst‑Kept Roads
Indiana has emerged as the state with the best-maintained roads in the country. This is the conclusion of a new analysis by tire experts Local Tire Guys, which used federal data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Federal Highway Administration to assess the quality of roads across all 50 states. The team ranked each state […]
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Millions in 4 States Asked to Avoid Driving
Millions of Americans across four states have been advised to avoid driving amid warnings of potentially hazardous air pollution levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued air quality alerts in partnership with regional agencies across parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Minnesota on Wednesday. Why It Matters The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that exposure […]
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