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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Voice of America Will Now Carry Trump-Favorite OAN
The government’s official news network Voice of America (VOA) will partner with and receive new feed services from right-wing news media outlet One America News (OAN) Network. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Agency for Global Media by email outside of normal business hours on Thursday evening for comment. Why It Matters President Donald Trump […]
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Tiger Woods’ TGL Files Trademark for New Team, but Not the City Expected
The first season of TGL, an indoor golf simulator league started by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, was a raging success. During the first three months of the golf season, while the players were starting to gear up heading into The Masters in April, the hype around professional golf was at an all-time high. It […]
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Iran Dissidents Pressure US Talks With Secret Nuclear Site Claims
A group of Iranian dissidents has unveiled what it alleges to be a secret nuclear site dedicated to developing a weapon of mass destruction in Iran ahead of a new set of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran. The goal, according to Alireza Jafarzadeh, spokesperson for the People’s Mojahedin of Iran, also known […]
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Big Name Could Make WWE Debut At Backlash: Report
Former New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) star Jeff Cobb is reportedly poised to begin his WWE career imminently. A new report from PWInsider.com suggests the arrival of the highly accomplished free agent is just around the corner. The report indicates that Cobb’s WWE journey could commence this weekend. Some sources within the company reportedly anticipate Cobb […]
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Clerical Abuse Survivor Group ‘Gravely Concerned’ by Election of New Pope
Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests are calling on Pope Leo XIV to institute a zero-tolerance policy while demanding an investigation into his handling of prior misconduct allegations. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, which has 25,000 members worldwide, released a statement Thursday acknowledging the “gravity of the role” Cardinal Robert Prevost […]
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