Americans Warned to Stay Out of the Sun in 16 States This Weekend
Residents across some 16 states are facing high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun on Saturday, a forecast map from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed. Why It Matters An extreme UV index indicates that unprotected skin may burn in just minutes, raising the chances of skin damage and cancer. Health officials […]
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Map Shows Where 3 States Warned About Floods in the Desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for desert areas in southern California, southern Nevada, and northwestern Arizona, effective Wednesday, as heavy rain puts the region at risk for flooding. Why It Matters The heavy rain comes less than a week after remnants from Tropical Storm Alvin brought a surge of moisture […]
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Florida Beachgoers Warned About Going in Ocean After Swimmer Dies
A man who was pulled from the ocean in Surfside, Florida, on Sunday has died, local authorities confirmed, as the National Weather Service (NWS) continues to warn of dangerous rip currents along South Florida beaches. Why It Matters The death comes as the Miami area grapples with persistently dangerous beach conditions. The NWS office in […]
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Teen Warned of ‘Decades Behind Bars’ After Tesla Arson Charge
A 19-year-old college student is charged in connection to a firebombing at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the DOJ via online form on Friday for comment. Why It Matters Tesla CEO Elon Musk has worked in tandem with President Donald Trump […]
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Americans Being Warned of Water Contamination Scam
Officials in multiple cities across the United States in recent months have warned citizens about scams targeting water systems that involve payments to improve so-called quality issues and provide adequate testing. Why It Matters The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other groups continually warn Americans about being vigilant when it comes to their utilities, including […]
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