Thousands Told To Avoid All Outdoor Physical Activity: ‘Very Unhealthy’
Thousands of people across Northwestern Minnesota have been urged to remain indoors on Friday amid heavy wildfire smoke. Air quality officials have warned that the smoke that is causing “very unhealthy” conditions. Why It Matters The air quality alert highlights significant health threats, especially for sensitive groups such as those with respiratory or heart disease, […]
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Thousands Gather for Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday in India
The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday in Dharamshala, India, surrounded by thousands of followers who gathered despite heavy rains. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism marked the milestone with significant announcements about his future, including plans to reincarnate after death and hopes to live until age 130. The celebration capped a week […]
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Congress’ Newly Passed Bill Means Homeowners Could Save Thousands In Taxes
While President Donald Trump‘s newly passed “big, beautiful bill” makes sweeping changes to programs such as Medicaid and SNAP that have drawn significant opposition, there’s some good news for homeowners. A key provision included in the law will raise the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000. That’s four times the […]
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Thousands Gather in Tehran to Mourn Dead from Israel Strikes
Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets of Iran’s capital on Saturday for a state funeral honoring about 60 Iranians killed in Israeli strikes over the past few weeks, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. Why It Matters In what President Donald Trump has called the “12 Day War,” in mid-June Israel initially […]
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Thousands of Americans Told To ‘Take Cover Now’ Over Tornado Threat
Tornado warnings blared across central and eastern North Dakota on Friday night, as a series of dangerous storms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to urge thousands of residents to “TAKE COVER NOW.” Why It Matters Tornadoes are among the most violent and unpredictable weather events. With wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 200 […]
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Thousands of Dead People Got Student Aid, Trump Admin Finds
The U.S. Department of Education revealed that over $30 million in federal student aid had been distributed to thousands of deceased individuals during the past three years. The disclosure followed an internal cross-check of student aid records against federal grant logs and the Social Security Death Index. Why It Matters The discovery of erroneous payments […]
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Thousands in California Told Not to Drink Water for 5 Days
A major boil water notice issued Wednesday is affecting thousands of residents across California’s Central Coast after bacteria was discovered in the drinking water supply. The advisory, which applies to the region’s “Five Cities” area, is expected to remain in place through Sunday as authorities continue testing and monitoring. The affected communities include Arroyo Grande, […]
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Thousands Protest UK Supreme Court’s Trans Rights Ruling
Thousands of transgender rights protesters gathered in central London on Saturday for an “emergency demonstration” in Parliament Square. The protest come just days after the UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, explicitly excluding transgender women from that legal definition. Why It Matters The ruling has sparked significant concern among […]
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Hyundai Putting ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Dog-like Robots to Work
Hyundai Motor Group intends to order “tens of thousands” of Boston Dynamics robots to aid in manufacturing its new Metaplant America, based outside of Savannah, Georgia. The move is part of a larger partnership between the two to “build a vibrant robotics ecosystem in the U.S.” Boston Dynamics wrote in a press release. The large […]
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Mega March: Photos and Video Show Thousands at Rally in Texas
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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