China Woos US Ally Amid Trump ‘Bullying’
China has denounced the United States for “bullying” after President Donald Trump demanded a free pass for all American ships in the Suez Canal, which is operated by Egypt, a U.S. ally. Both the White House and the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C., did not immediately respond to a Newsweek written request for comment outside […]
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Iran Sends Stark Warning to US: “Gates of Hell”
Iranian military officials have issued a stark warning, with the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declaring that Tehran would “open the gates of hell” if attacked by the United States or Israel. Major General Hossein Salami made the threat amid escalating tensions and a series of confrontational statements between Iranian, Israeli, and American […]
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Ukraine Arrests Spies Working for NATO Ally
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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How to Watch Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 2: Live Stream NBA Playoffs, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on […]
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Trump Firing Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Sparks Backlash Online
President Donald Trump has fired the first woman congressional librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, after nearly a decade in the position, the Associated Press (AP) reports—and she was also the first Black person to hold the Senate-confirmed post. Newsweek reached out to the Library of Congress via email Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters Since […]
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Hysterics as Owner Finds Pet on Bed Doing the ‘Most Cat Thing’ Ever
A video of an owner discovering a cat caught in a tangled mess went viral, bringing in over 12.8 million views on TikTok within three days. Cats often find strings and yarn irresistible, as the movement on the floor can mimic prey in the wild and trigger a feline’s hunting instinct. To them, a ball […]
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What Pope Leo XIV Has Said About Climate Change
Robert Prevost, newly named Pope Leo XIV, has previously expressed his position on climate change, hurtling the thorny issue back into the spotlight amid his Thursday election. Newsweek reached out to the Vatican via email for comment. Why It Matters Leo, 69, became the first American pope selected by the Catholic Church. He was a […]
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How to Watch Oilers vs Golden Knights Game 2: Live Stream NHL Playoffs, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on […]
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Trump Floats Creating New Tax Bracket for Wealthiest Americans: Reports
President Donald Trump this week told House Republicans to raise taxes on the richest Americans as part of their sprawling budget bill, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, which cited people familiar with Trump’s stance. Why It Matters Trump’s reported demand stands in stark contrast to the mainstream Republican position on […]
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