Donald Trump Expands US Military Role in Southern Border Protection
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North 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 […]
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Pet Food Recall Map Shows States With New Warning
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 2,400 pounds of their puppy and kitten mixes on Friday due to fears of salmonella and listeria contamination. Newsweek reached out to Blue Ridge Beef via email for comment on Friday. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, […]
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Zachary Young, Who Won $5 Million in CNN Defamation Case, Sues Associated Press
A U.S. Navy veteran who was awarded $5 million in a defamation case against CNN filed a lawsuit challenging the Associated Press on Friday. A Florida jury ruled in favor of Zachary Young in January. The veteran sued the network over a 2021 segment aired on The Lead with Jake Tapper. The story centered around […]
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Ramona Singer Responds to Photo That Got Her Called Out on Instagram
Reality star Ramona Singer denied that she edited a photo that fans noticed made her look significantly younger, but she didn’t rule out that the photo was edited. Why It Matters Singer, a former cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, spent years wowing fans with her commitment to looking young. […]
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Godzilla Takes Aim at Marvel Universe in New Wild Crossover Series
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Marvel is no stranger to crossovers, but it’s not often that crossover comics come into play in such a big way — literally. The fan-favorite company has announced that a new crossover series is in the works, which not only features some of the biggest Marvel […]
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Sen. Jim Banks: Trump’s Tariffs Protect U.S. Workers From China | Opinion
The moment then-candidate Donald Trump came down that escalator ten years ago to announce his presidential campaign and launch the America First movement, elites and Washington insiders foolishly underestimated him. But working people all over the country—like my dad, a factory worker from Columbia City, Indiana—understood what those elites didn’t. They knew, for the first […]
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Passenger Recalls Sitting Next to Toddler on Flight—Response Is Eye-Opening
A video about a passenger recalling “the most wholesome” moment shared with a kid on a plane has captivated users on TikTok. The anecdote was detailed in a video posted by @kippyyyk and amassed over 250,000 views since it was shared on April 4. The footage features a woman laying down while eating a bag […]
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Will Medicaid Be Cut? What to Know After Budget Passes House
Steep cuts could be on the way for Medicaid now the House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution to enact President Donald Trump‘s fiscal agenda. Why It Matters Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families, including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes, and people with disabilities—although coverage […]
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Disabled Man To Get $145 Million Payout Over Insurance Denials
A jury has ordered an insurance company to pay $145 million to a Colorado man who was permanently disabled after an injury at work. The Denver District jury found the company, NorGUARD Insurance Company, had illegally delayed and denied Fermin Salguero-Quijada’s workers’ compensation claim, the Denver Post reported. Newsweek has contacted NorGUARD, which is owned […]
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DOGE Cuts Update: Pete Hegseth Announces $5.1 Billion DOD Contract Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending. In a video on Thursday, Hegseth said he was signing a memo directing the termination of $5.1 billion in DOD contracts. The cuts include contracts worth $1.8 billion for consulting services from private firms for the […]
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