Canadian School Denies Calling the Word ‘Family’ Racist
A Canadian school board in Baden, Ontario, has denied teaching its staff that the word “family” is racist. The claims first surfaced in a news article, which revealed details from a presentation given to staff at the Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School (W-O) entitled: “Dismantling Whiteness at W-O: Words Matter.” Newsweek reached out via email […]
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Parents Imagined a Perfect Life With Baby and Dog—Then Chaos Broke Out
Two Utah parents who were hoping for a peaceful introduction between their newborn baby and German shepherd quickly got a reality check. Jake and Jess Henderson, 32 and 30, (@hender.home) shared what they thought bringing a baby home would look like in a reel on Instagram. In the clip, their 7-week-old, Harlan, is fast asleep […]
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Grand Canyon Hikers Told To Avoid All Physical Activity
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat warning on Monday for parts of Arizona including the Grand Canyon, warning that prolonged outdoor exposure presents health risks due to “dangerously hot conditions.” Why It Matters The NWS says that extreme heat warnings are “reserved for only the hottest days of the year,” and […]
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Nothing Looks Beautiful Anymore—and We Did This to Ourselves
The concept of beauty is being redefined—not by genetics or societal consensus, but by algorithms, filters, and the cold precision of artificial intelligence. For many, the perfect face is no longer born; it is built—designed by AI, refined by cosmetic surgery, retouched on photo-editing apps, and approved by dating algorithms. In this landscape, even global […]
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IDF Claims Major Breakthrough in Iran Conflict
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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Patient Who Survived Serious Head Injury Reveals Why He’s ‘Not Really Human Anymore’
After surviving a devastating head injury in 2009, a man has opened up about the long-term impact it has had on his identity, emotions and daily life—sharing raw reflections that struck a chord online. Posting under the username Charlesian2000 on Reddit, the original poster (OP) described how a traumatic brain injury left him with profound […]
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22-Year-Old Reduced to “Borderline Begging” to Access Own Money Sparks Fury
A 22-year-old woman says her parents are refusing to give her access to approximately $40,000 she has earned since 2021. The woman and original poster (OP), user DreamSweetMyLove, sought advice on Reddit, explaining that most of her money is in a bank account owned by her father. “I cannot see it, I cannot touch it, […]
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DNC Faces Fresh Blow as 23-Year Veteran Resigns Amid Leadership Fallout
By Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek’s National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on education and national news. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda […]
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Alleged Minnesota Assassin Vance Boelter in Custody
Minnesota governor Tim Walz confirmed the arrest of Vance Boelter, 57, in Sibley County during a public safety briefing Sunday night, ending the nearly two-day manhunt for the suspect in the targeted shooting of two Democratic state lawmakers early Saturday morning. Authorities reported it took 43 hours to capture an armed Boelter following the Saturday […]
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Dodgers Star Pitcher Speaks Out on Rival Giants Acquiring Rafael Devers
By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School […]
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