Lakers’ LeBron James,Bronny James Refute Allegations in Car Accident Lawsuit
By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get in […]
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Michaels Map Shows Stores Nationwide as Joann Prepares to Close All Stores
Joann, a longtime staple in the craft and fabric retail industry, is set to close all 800 of its locations across the U.S., marking the end of an 80-year-old brand. As Joann shutters its doors, its competitor, Michaels, remains a dominant player in the market. Why It Matters Joann’s closure is the latest casualty in […]
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Miami Police Nab Illegal Immigrant in Middle of Alleged Murder Rampage
A Hungarian illegal immigrant is in custody for allegedly strangling to death two elderly men in Florida, with cops saying if he had not been arrested, his killing would have likely continued. Police in Miami arrested Zsolt Zsolyomi, 25, on Wednesday, February 19, over the deaths of two gay men he had befriended before they […]
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Fans React to Travis Barker Lookalike in Bhad Bhabie’s Diss Track
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Bhad Bhabie just dropped “Ms. Whitman” — and left no crumbs. On Monday, February 25, the 21-year-old rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, unleashed her latest diss track aimed straight at Alabama Barker. Travis Barker performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire […]
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Millions in Medicaid, Social Security Wrong Payments Targeted in New Bill
In an effort to clamp down on federal financial waste, a new bill aims to address the issue of billions in improper payments by federal agencies. The Payment Integrity Information Reform Act (PIIA), spearheaded by Republican Representative Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania, is set to be introduced in Congress, according to Fox News. “The Payment Information […]
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Luigi Mangione Is Being Overwhelmed With Gifts in Jail
Luigi Mangione is asking supporters to stop sending him books, citing federal prison regulations. On a website created for Mangione, his New York defense team said he has been mailed numerous books “due to the overwhelming generosity of members of the public.” Why It Matters Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian […]
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Can California Water Levels Recover After Concerning Low Snowpack?
Most California reservoirs continue to perform above their historical average for this time of year, but concern is rising as the state’s Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to lag. Why It Matters The Sierra Nevada snowpack provides around 30 percent of California’s water needs. In the spring, the snow melts and supplements local rivers and reservoirs […]
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More Than 20 DOGE Staffers Quit Over Musk, Trump Government Slashing Plan
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. […]
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Americans Earning $40,000 or Less May Not Get DOGE Dividend Checks
Americans who earn less than $40,000 per year are unlikely to get their hands on the proposed “DOGE dividend” payments. Why It Matters The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been tasked with streamlining federal government operations and reducing costs. One of the recent ideas for use of the savings is to send lump sum […]
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Argentina deploys military as China leads fishing vessels swarm on edge of economic waters
Argentina is carrying out naval patrols in a warning to the hundreds of foreign fishing vessels lingering just beyond the nation’s maritime zone. Newsweek reached out to Argentina’s Defense Ministry and China‘s Foreign Ministry by email with requests for comment. Why It Matters With local fish stocks dwindling, China’s distant-water fishing fleet—by far the world’s […]
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