Lady Gaga Concert Bomb Threat: What We Know
A plot to bomb a free Lady Gaga concert on Saturday in Brazil was foiled by local law enforcement, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP). In MJSP’s press release, the Civil Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PCRJ), with the support of MJSP’s Cyber Operations Laboratory (Ciberlab), managed […]
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Which US Cities Canceled Cinco de Mayo Parades Amid Immigration Crackdown
Several major cities have canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations because of increasing fears over President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on immigration. Why It Matters Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that commemorates Mexico’s victory over Napoleon III’s French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It has become a significant celebration of Mexican culture […]
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How to Watch Chelsea vs Liverpool: Live Stream Premier League, TV Channel
Chelsea will face Liverpool in this Premier League matchup on Sunday, and you can catch all the action live with Peacock. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield on August 25, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool […]
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Here’s How to See Eta Aquarids Meteor Spectacle
Americans are preparing to witness the Eta Aquarid meteor shower light up the skies next week. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is an annual celestial event that peaks in early May, known for its fast and bright meteors. It is caused by debris left by Halley’s comet, which Earth passes through during its orbit. When […]
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Two Russian Fighter Jets Downed by Naval Drone-Launched Missiles: Kyiv
Two Russian fighter jets have been downed over the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Intelligence out of Kyiv, which initially reported striking down one jet on May 2, now says it hit two jets. Ukrainian naval missiles shot from a drone boat performed the strikes. If the reports are true, the incident marks […]
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Elon Musk Weighs in on Eventful Year: ‘At Least I Didn’t Get Shot’
Elon Musk has given a wide-ranging interview as he prepares to step away from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Newsweek has contacted DOGE for comment via email outside regular working hours. Why It Matters Musk is set to step back from his role at DOGE as the government task force continues its mission to […]
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Conservative Texas School Board Voted Out Amid Book Bans
A Texas school board has voted out three conservative members in Mansfield. Why It Matters Voters in Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) overhauled the school board in the May 3 election, with challengers unseating incumbents—including the board president and secretary—in all three contested races. Texas is among the states that have seen a recent rise […]
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Houston Shooting: Multiple People Hurt As Family Party Goes Badly Wrong
By Billal Rahman is an immigration reporter based in London, U.K. He specializes in immigration policy and border security. He has uncovered allegations of misconduct among border agents under investigation and exposed claims of abuse at ICE-run detention centers in the U.S. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent. He has covered the British […]
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Cardiologist Shares the 10 Foods He Would Never Eat
After more than 15 years of treating heart disease from inside the body, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj decided it was time to start preventing it from the outside. The 48-year-old interventional cardiologist from Orange County, California, known as @doctorsanjaymd online, has drawn viral attention for a video in which he lists the top 10 foods he […]
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Bernie Sanders and AOC Currently ‘in the Lead’ for 2028—Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, said Friday that progressive Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, are “in the lead right now” when he was asked about a possible Democratic 2028 presidential ticket. Newsweek reached out to press representatives for Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez for comment […]
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