‘Unlawful Assembly’ Declared Amid Los Angeles ICE Protests—Police
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Central Division has declared an “unlawful assembly” on Sunday afternoon during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in downtown LA. The declaration came just before 3 p.m. local time in the area of Alameda Street between Temple and Aliso streets, with police ordering all demonstrators to leave […]
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Donald Trump Authorizes Officials to Take ‘Action Necessary to Liberate’ LA
By Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots […]
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Sam Burns Posts PGA Tour Career Best at RBC Canadian Open
Sam Burns posted an 8-under 62 Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. He sits at 18-under overall and currently holds a one-shot lead. There are a few golfers on the course with a couple of holes to play. So, while Burns has to sit and see if he did enough for the win, he certainly […]
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Four Signs Your Dog Thinks of You as Its Parent
A recent viral TikTok video unveiled the four signs your dog thinks you are their mom—following its human around; bringing toys; maintaining eye contact and licking their face; and snuggling beside them. The video, posted by golden retriever owner @goldenretriever_luna, shows their dog doing exactly that—nearly 40,000 likes and almost 700,000 views. But while the […]
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Escaped Zebra Captured, Airlifted After Week on the Loose
A zebra named Ed has been captured and safely returned home in Rutherford County, Tennessee, after spending a little over a week on the run, according to a press release from the local sheriff’s office. Law enforcement officers spotted Ed near a tree line off Interstate 24 in Christiana using a drone and subsequently arranged […]
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National Guard on Scene Following Los Angeles Protests: Police
The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Central Division reported on Sunday that the National Guard is in the city and has set up at federal buildings, including the Civic Center area, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter. Why It Matters The Trump administration has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation in […]
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Southern States Brace for Storms After Deadly System Saturday
Some states in the South are bracing for further rounds of severe storms after a weekend system killed at least one person in Georgia. According to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), the person died in Banks County when a tree fell on a car, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) […]
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House Speaker Says Deploying Marines in Los Angeles Not ‘Heavy-Handed’
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s call to place active-duty U.S. Marines near Los Angeles on “high alert” amid ongoing protests, saying during a Sunday interview appearance on ABC News that the move is not “heavy-handed.” Newsweek has reached out to Johnson for comment via email on Sunday. Why […]
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LA Protests: Video of ‘Blackhawk Helicopter’ Dropping Off Boxes Sparks Alarm
A news report showing what appears to be a Blackhawk helicopter resupplying federal officials clashing with protesters who are demonstrating against immigration enforcement tactics has sparked alarm. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes, mainly through executive orders, and has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar […]
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Israel Will Block Greta Thunberg’s Boat From Reaching Gaza: IDF Chief
Israel’s government has ordered the country’s military to intercept the humanitarian ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Gaza and stop it from reaching the embattled territory. “I have instructed the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] to act so that the Madleen does not reach Gaza, and to take whatever measures are necessary to that […]
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