Aleks Phillips
U.S. News Reporter
Aleks Phillips is a Newsweek U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Aleks joined Newsweek in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English.
You can get in touch with Aleks by emailing aleks.phillips@newsweek.com.
US map shows how states may be submerged by rising sea levels in 2100
Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina are expected to fare the worst if sea levels rise by 6 feet by the end of the century.
Could a vaccine solve the opioid crisis?
A recently introduced bill would provide a cash prize for the first approved vaccine that prevents the effects of drug use. How possible is one being developed?
Texas poised to get America's first bullet train
Plans are reportedly being revived for a high-speed rail link utilizing Japanese trains running between Houston and Dallas.
Texas hit by barrage of extreme weather warnings
A low-pressure system could bring tornadoes, thunderstorms, large hail and wildfire conditions to the state this week.
Solar eclipse leaves woman's eyes with "blind spot"
A social-media influencer said how she developed eye problems after looking at an eclipse without adequate protection.
New York map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
New York City and swaths of Long Island are vulnerable to being consumed by the rising ocean as sea ice melts in the coming century.
Map shows states at risk amid "hyperactive" hurricane season warning
Experts are predicting 11 Atlantic hurricanes this coming season, with the most at-risk area thought to be the Gulf Coast.
How to view solar eclipse from California
The Golden State will see a partial eclipse most prominently in the southeast—but cloud coverage could obscure it.
Texas map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
Sea level rises could cause coastal areas along Texas's stretch of the Gulf of Mexico to be consumed by water, modeling suggests.
Winter storm warning for 2 states with blowing snow to hit
Wyoming and Montana are set to receive the last snowfall of a low-pressure system on Monday—though cloud cover could dash chances of seeing the eclipse.
Solar eclipse simulation video shows sun coverage for each state
A viral video shows the part of each state with the greatest obscuration of the sun during Monday's total eclipse and what it will look like there.
Aileen Cannon issues in Donald Trump case "far from over"—attorney
U.S. attorney turned analyst Joyce Vance wrote that the judge's "ambiguity" over key pre-trial decisions may prompt prosecutors to appeal to a higher court.
Today's "Wordle" #1,023 clues, hints and answer for Sunday, April 7 puzzle
Struggling with the latest "Wordle" puzzle? Fear not, Newsweek has some hints and tips to help you find the correct answer.
COP29 leader urges US to keep climate pledges even if Trump elected
The incoming climate summit chief told Newsweek that he hoped countries like America would "fulfil their obligations" regardless of the outcome of the election.
Winter storm warning for 9 states as intense snow forecast
Periods of heavy snow are set to continue over New England into the weekend, while a West Coast storm brings wintry precipitation to mountain ranges.
Cicada map shows states where trillions of bugs will emerge
Two populations will appear at the same time, carpeting an area from southern Wisconsin to the Carolinas.
Over 100 trillion cicadas to emerge after solar eclipse
What is being dubbed "cicada-geddon" is set to occur in a few weeks, as two large populations emerge from hibernation.
Winter weather warning for 11 states as wet snow to hit northeast
Early Spring storm will keep dumping snow and sleet over New England at the weekend, as well as the Appalachians in West Virginia.
Solar eclipse warning issued to pet owners
Experts have urged pet owners to keep their animals indoors with curtains and blinds closed during the upcoming total solar eclipse.
California map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
Sea level rises could cause areas along California's seaboard to be flooded or entirely consumed by water, modeling suggests.
19 million Americans taken off Medicaid—but many could still be eligible
After continuous coverage during the coronavirus pandemic ended, 70 percent of renewal applications have been rejected due to problems with paperwork.
Winter storm warning for 7 states as blowing snow to hit northeast
An early spring storm is set to bring "numerous weather hazards" to the Great Lakes and New England during the week.
Donald Trump's mind "faltering," top psychologist warns
Cornell lecturer said Trump was showing signs of the early stages of dementia and "shouldn't be anywhere near the White House."
Extreme rainfall set to break Los Angeles record
The Californian city is on track to have the wettest two-year period on record, meteorologists say, after being battered by a series of winter storms.
Winter storm alerts for 8 states as heavy snow to hit
Warnings for the northeast as a late winter front is set to bring heavy snow to the northern Great Lakes before moving into New England.
Tornado map shows states with warning in place
Parts of four states are under tornado watches as a front bearing severe thunderstorm moves across the central-eastern Midwest.
Tennessee moves to classify "vaccine lettuce" as a drug
Researchers are studying whether lettuce can be imbued with vaccines.
How California's minimum wage compares to other states
The state's new minimum wage for fast-food workers is the highest in the country.
Winter weather alert for 8 states
Advisories remain in place for Western states as snow and rain is expected to ease off on Monday following a miserable Easter weekend.
Florida map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
By the year 2100, a large part of Miami could be consumed by the sea due to sea level rise, scientific modelling suggests.
