How Long Was Cory Booker’s ‘Filibuster’? Democrat Breaks Record for Senate Speech
Senator Cory Booker wrapped up the longest speech in Senate history, surpassing a record that has stood since 1957. The New Jersey Democrat’s marathon address was a protest against President Donald Trump and Republican-led efforts to curtail voting rights and immigration protections. Booker’s speech edged past the previous high mark set by South Carolina Senator […]
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Trump, GOP Dominate Florida Special Election with Jimmy Patronis’ District 1 Win
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has covered weather, and major breaking news events in South Florida. Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from The National Desk in Washington, D.C. and had previously worked at CBS12 News in West […]
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Trump Tariffs: Which Countries Will Be Hit on Deadline Day?
President Donald Trump‘s new round of tariffs—described by the White House as a “Fair and Reciprocal Plan”—is set to take effect April 2, a move he has dubbed “Liberation Day” for the American economy. The policy will impose duties designed to mirror those levied by foreign governments on U.S. exports, potentially affecting trade with allies […]
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Grandad, 72, Does His First ‘Fit Check,’ Internet Obsessed With How It Goes
A grandad from Wisconsin has become a social media sensation after doing his very first ‘fit check—and Newsweek spoke with the granddaughter who posted it about “our” grandpa’s new-found fame. Kennedy Stephens (@yeahhhh000000), 20, posted a clip of her grandpa attempting the popular trend on TikTok, where people show off their outfits and say where […]
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Map Shows Juice Recall Warning in 12 States
Walker’s Wine Juice LLC is recalling their pumpkin juice due to the potential presence of botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens, or the potential of […]
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Tears Over Shelter Puppy Returned 24 Hours Later for ‘Crying Too Much’
A rescue puppy who endured a nightmare start to her life suffered fresh heartbreak when she was returned within 24 hours of being adopted. The fact that Boo is even alive today is nothing short of a miracle. The local animal services found her living as a stray with her siblings. Later reunited with their […]
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Internet Obsessed With ‘Unbothered’ Dog Who Plays Dead Instead of Walking
The internet can’t get enough of a hilarious video showing a man trying (and failing) to walk his very lazy dog who simply had enough. Many dog owners know exactly how difficult it is to walk a pup who just isn’t interested, but one man’s disastrous attempts have taken social media by storm. TikTok user […]
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OPINION: Jon Moxley Needs To Lose AEW World Title To Swerve Strickland
The anticipation for AEW Dynasty 2025, which will take place at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on April 6th, 2025, is reaching a fever pitch. At the heart of this event lies a pivotal clash between two of AEW’s prominent figures: the reigning AEW World Champion, Jon Moxley, and the widely popular Swerve Strickland. This […]
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Map Shows States With Biggest Drops in Social Security Benefit Recipients
Amid an aging U.S. population and heightened economic uncertainty, new federal data reveals a decline in the number of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—with some states seeing larger proportional decreases than others. While populous states like California and New York showed substantial declines in total beneficiaries, smaller states such as Alaska and Maine experienced […]
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PGA Tour Pro Reacts to Gut-Wrenching Masters Miss, Has Texas Open Plan
Ben Griffin has given everything he has to qualify for The Masters Tournament 2025. So much so that he hasn’t taken a week off since the start of the season at the Sony Open in Hawaii. But he has yet to achieve his goal. The 28-year-old finished tied for 18th at the Texas Children’s Houston […]
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