Kate Seamons

Knoxville

President at Newser

Editor-in-chief of @newser, follower of women's issues, consumer of sauvignon blanc

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Articles

Germany Arrests a 'King,' Bans the 'Kingdom of Germany'

2 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

A self-declared "king" was arrested Tuesday in Germany, which also banned the associated "Kingdom of Germany." It's a far-right group established by Peter Fitzek in 2012 that the government believes is 1,000-members strong and that it viewed as a threat to the country's democratic order. It's tied to the Reichsbürger movement, which maintains the German Reich continues to this day and refuses to recognize the modern German state, its laws, or pay taxes.
White House Cuts Uranium Mine's Review to Just 2 Weeks

2 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

The Department of the Interior on Monday announced it will expedite the environmental review of a uranium mine in Utah, aiming to finish in 14 days. The Deseret News calls that "astounding"; the New York Times reports such reviews typically take a year to complete.
What $11K a Month Gets You in Assisted Living: Very Little

4 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

When Laura Fraser and her sisters determined their 96-year-old father needed to move into assisted living, they found a place that was "good on paper." It was near family, he'd have a private room with a mountain view, and it "seemed nice." A room cost about $6,500 a month, a fraction of what it would cost to pay a home care aide to stay with him full-time.
There Was a Quirk in This Year's Pulitzer Fiction Process

5 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

Pulitzer Prize watchers might have expected Percival Everett's James to take top honors, considering the Huckleberry Finn reimagining had already nabbed the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize and was a Booker Prize finalist. But as the New York Times reports via three unnamed sources, it wasn't a straightforward path to choosing James as this year's fiction winner.
Brood XIV Is Back for the 2nd Time This Century

6 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

The cicadas of Brood XIV are back for their second 21st-century appearance, making a noisy sweep across 15 states. These large insects, noted for their deafening chorus and sheer numbers—about 1.5 million per tree-covered acre—have begun emerging in Tennessee and North Carolina, with billions more expected across the Southeast through mid-June. Time takes a look at how they operate and why they're counterintuitively more of a boon than a nuisance.
These Are the Things We Remember About High School

6 days ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

Love it or hate it, nearly everyone goes through it: high school. And whether they end up being the best years of your life or the worst, they certainly are memorable. So what do most Americans remember about their high school days? YouGov decided to ask. It polled 2,265 US adults in early March. See how their experience syncs up with your own: While in high school...
Ford: These 3 Models Will Cost More Due to Tariffs

1 week ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

Ford is raising prices on three models made in Mexico, becoming one of the first big automakers to respond to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. The Mustang Mach-E, Maverick pickup, and Bronco Sport will all see sticker increases of up to $2,000 on some versions, a notice to dealers that was seen by Reuters revealed. The new pricing takes effect for vehicles built after May 2 and will likely show up on dealer lots starting in late June.
Study Hints at Easier Way to Get Medicine to Our Lungs

1 week ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

Breathing in medicine-carrying microrobots may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers at UC San Diego are testing a way to send microscopic algae into the lungs to fight disease right where it starts.
Memphis Officers Acquitted in Death of Tyre Nichols

1 week ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of all state charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols, whose 2023 beating by officers led to nationwide protests and renewed debate about police use of force. After deliberating for more than eight hours over two days, a jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith not guilty of second-degree murder and other charges. Judge James Jones Jr. ordered their immediate release.
Erroneous Charge at Tourist Shop Leads to ... Secret Room

1 week ago | newser.com | Kate Seamons

The London shops sort of look like tourists traps: Oxford Street storefronts that sell American candy, vapes, cigarettes, and souvenirs. The reality, in some cases, is darker, as the Washington Post reports. Last month a shopper purchased two packs of sweets at one of them—and was charged $1,200. What's unclear is whether it was an accident or intentional. What is clearer is what happened next: The tourist filed a complaint, which led to a raid, which led to ... a secret room.