Warning Issued as Floods Threaten to ‘Surround’ Old School
A creek in northeastern Kansas will surge roughly 18 feet on Thursday as heavy rain batters the region. At its peak, the creek is forecast to reach 20 feet, which is just shy of the level where it nearly surrounds the now-closed Easton grade school. Why It Matters The flood warning comes as heavy rain […]
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Zohran Mamdani Gets Potential Warning Sign in New Poll
Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is barely leading the pack of candidates to potentially govern New York City in a new poll released Tuesday. The survey shows he is in a statistical tie with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa after previously landing positive polls on […]
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Yogurt Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Customers
Danone U.S. is recalling all YoCrunch® products due to fears of potential plastic pieces in the dome topper. Newsweek has reached out to the company via email Monday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. […]
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NOAA Tests New Storm Surge Warning System to Save Lives
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced it is launching field tests this summer for an advanced storm surge warning system designed to save lives during hurricanes and tropical storms. The new technology, called Hazard Services, will provide geographically precise alerts that could dramatically reduce unnecessary evacuations while ensuring those in genuine danger […]
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Israeli Official Issues New Warning About Iran’s Nuclear Threat After U.S. Bombing
Israel believes that enriched uranium stored deep underground at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility—one of three sites targeted in last month’s U.S. airstrikes—may still be retrievable, according to a senior Israeli official who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity. “The enriched uranium at Isfahan could potentially be retrieved by Iranians,” the official said Thursday. The […]
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in 2 States, Ping Pong Ball-Sized Hail Forecast
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Thursday for several counties in Colorado and Kansas, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of hail up to the size of ping pong balls and damaging wind gusts. Why It Matters The storms moved through the region as dangerous weather struck across the U.S. this week. Last weekend, deadly […]
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Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Mondelēz Global LLC is recalling multiple carton sizes of Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches due to fears the product may be mislabeled. Newsweek reached out to the company via email Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential of damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared […]
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Trump Issues Warning to Zohran Mamdani If He Becomes Mayor
President Donald Trump warned Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani that if he becomes New York City mayor, he “better behave” or he will have “big problems,” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was asked if he’s worried about Mamdani arresting him. Newsweek reached out to Mamdani’s campaign via email Monday for […]
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Water Warning Issued for Lake Powell Ahead of July 4
National Park Service (NPS) officials issued a water advisory for Lake Powell just before the July 4 holiday weekend after toxins produced by certain algae were detected. The alert urged boaters and visitors to use caution and avoid unnecessary exposure to the water, as the toxins present may be harmful to both humans and animals. […]
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Millions of US Homeowners Issued Insurance Warning
Millions of U.S. homeowners are unprepared for extreme weather, a new survey by Guardian Service suggests, with insurers warnings of the costly impact of complacency. The U.S. experienced a near-record number of climate-related disasters in 2024, at an average of nearly one every four days, according to a study by the International Institute for Environment […]
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