March Madness 2025: Was the NCAA Tournament a Beauty or a Bit Boring?
It’s easy to forget, but, once the first whistle blows, sports are supposed to be fun. There are too few hours in the day and too many other obligations to willingly sit down and spend multiple hours voluntarily doing something we dislike. Right? Well, maybe that wasn’t the case over the past few weeks. On […]
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Sleeper Promo Code NEWSWEEKXL: Get $55 Bonus for Florida-Houston, NBA, MLB
Use our Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL to lock-in bonus cash in time for the NCAAB National Championship. New customers can activate this welcome offer and make predictions on points, rebounds, assists and other stats. Create an account with our Sleeper promo code and make your first $5 entry. The outcome doesn’t matter, so you’re guaranteed […]
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Economic Blackout Tour: Which Stores Face Boycott After Walmart
An emerging grassroots campaign group is stepping up its plan for economic “blackouts” and boycotts against American retailers, with a rolling series of direct-action protests planned well into the summer. The group is currently calling on shoppers to boycott Walmart this week. Future events will focus on hitting the profits being made by Walmart, General […]
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Can Luigi Mangione Donors Get Tax Deductions? What to Know
Donors contributing to the legal defense fund of Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, through GiveSendGo are unlikely to receive tax deductions, according to experts. Why It Matters A fundraiser launched on GiveSendGo by the December 4th Legal Committee and accepted by Mangione’s legal team has amassed more than $800,000 in […]
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Michael Tanzi Execution: Florida Prepares to Put ‘Morbidly Obese’ Inmate to Death
Almost 25 years to the day he abducted, assaulted and murdered a Miami woman relaxing on her lunch break, Michael Anthony Tanzi is set to pay for his crime with his life, in an execution that his lawyers, activists and religious officials say should not be carried due, in part, to the condemned inmate’s size. […]
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Cat Gets Stuck to Clothes Line, Internet Obsessed With Her Lack of Response
A nonchalant cat has gone viral for her refusal to react after getting snagged on a clothes line, a moment that has charmed millions of viewers on TikTok. The short clip, posted on April 6 by the cat’s owner under @bethanhislop, shows the feline lying placidly on a garden lawn beneath a line of washing. […]
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Social Security in ‘Death Spiral’ After DOGE Cuts
A union leader has said the Social Security is in a “death spiral” as the Trump administration continues to make cuts at the federal agency. Newsweek has contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) for comment via email. Why It Matters Since the Trump administration took office in January, the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) […]
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Woman Hears ‘Noise Coming From the Woods,’ Not Prepared for Tragic Sight
A woman made the most heartbreaking discovery following the death of yet another wild animal on a busy stretch of road. Every year, an alarming number of animals are killed by cars. According to calculations published in The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment, over 350 million vertebrate animals are killed on U.S. […]
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Global Stocks Plunge As Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs: Live Updates
Global markets plunged Monday as President Trump stood firm on tariffs, deepening investor fears of a drawn-out trade war. The S&P 500 was set to open about 2% lower, bringing it closer to bear market territory after weeks of steady losses. Wall Street braced for more volatility, with analysts warning there’s still no sign of […]
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