Ryan Blaney Faces Scrutiny Of NASCAR Insiders After Texas: “Something Is Going On”
Ryan Blaney, who clinched the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and finished second in 2024, has come under the scrutiny of industry insiders, including Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2025 so far, the Team Penske driver has suffered four race retirements. During the Dale Jr Download podcast, Earnhardt Jr. reacted to Blaney’s […]
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Warning Issued To Tourists At Major Texas Nature Reserves
By Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek’s London Bureau. He covers topics related to weather, climate, and extreme weather events. Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating from City, University of London with an MA in International Journalism. Prior to this, he studied History and English Literature at the University […]
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Kyle Larson Vents Frustration After Texas NASCAR Cup Race: “Lost Control”
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
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Conservative Texas School Board Voted Out Amid Book Bans
A Texas school board has voted out three conservative members in Mansfield. Why It Matters Voters in Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) overhauled the school board in the May 3 election, with challengers unseating incumbents—including the board president and secretary—in all three contested races. Texas is among the states that have seen a recent rise […]
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Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Frustrations Boil Over After Texas Crash: “I’m Over It”
Frankie Muniz’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in disappointment for the driver after his front-right tire blew, forcing him into the outside wall. This is his fourth DNF of this season alone. Despite his Malcolm in the Middle schedule getting in the way of any simulator practice work for Muniz and […]
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New Texas Cruise Ship Terminal Expected in November: What to Know
The Port of Galveston in Texas is nearing completion of its $156 million Cruise Terminal 16, a key infrastructure expansion designed to boost the city’s role as a major cruise embarkation point in the Gulf of Mexico. Scheduled to open in November 2025, the new terminal will initially serve MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape, with Norwegian […]
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Texas House Approves Historic $1B Private School Voucher Program
The Texas House of Representatives voted to give initial approval to a $1 billion program that will see taxpayer money fund private school fees, a top priority of Gov. Greg Abbott and one he says will improve choice for parents and children. The private school voucher program faces one final vote for approval in the […]
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Texas County Refuses To Sell Excess Water: ‘The New Oil’
Texas’ Killeen City Council voted unanimously not to approve a plan to sell water with Mayor Debbie Nash-King arguing: “You cannot put a price on water.” Why It Matters The United States is currently in the midst of a multifaceted water crisis caused by environmental issues such as drought, infrastructure challenges and international disputes. In […]
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Dallas, Texas High School Shooting: What to Know
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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Texas Air Warnings Expand: Austin, San Antonio and Houston Among Affected
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued ozone pollution alerts for four of the state’s largest metro areas as environmental officials warn that Thursday’s weather conditions could create unsafe levels of air pollution. Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio are all under Ozone Action Day advisories, with state and local agencies encouraging residents […]
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