McDonald’s Closes Restaurants, Scraps Starbucks Rival
McDonald’s has announced it is closing its CosMc’s restaurants, which had been described as an attempt to rival Starbucks, with “CosMc’s-inspired flavors” instead being deployed to conventional McDonald’s sites as part of an “upcoming U.S. beverage test.” Newsweek contacted McDonald’s for comment on Monday via email outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters McDonald’s […]
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Prison Break as Ex-Police Chief Convicted of Rape, Murder Escapes
A former police chief charged with murder and rape has escaped from the Arkansas prison where he was serving a 30-year sentence. State authorities said that a manhunt was underway for 59-year-old Grant Hardin, after he broke free from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas, where he had been serving time since […]
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Seattle Police at Breaking Point After ‘ANTIFA Land’ Mass Arrests—Union
Seattle’s police union has hit out at city officials after mass arrests took place in a park when counter-protesters gathered to demonstrate against a rally being held there. The Seattle Police Officers Guild said it welcomed a mayoral review of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department’s decision to allow the rally to be held in […]
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Free Cabinet From Facebook Marketplace Seemed Like a Win—Then It Was Opened
A man picked up a free filing cabinet from Facebook Marketplace only to find hundreds of dollars hidden inside when he got home. Steven, 24, lives in California, and recently got a second-hand filing cabinet to store his art supplies, after his mother came across a listing giving out free household items online. “It was […]
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Photos Show US and China’s Aircraft Carriers Deployed to Pacific Waters
Both the United States and China deployed their aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific Ocean on Sunday, as Washington and Beijing jostle for naval dominance in the region. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington returned to its […]
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Donald Trump Blasts Putin—’What the Hell Happened to Him?’
President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the ongoing conflict. Why It Matters Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the two nations have remained locked in war since then. Trump said he would […]
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Lakers Trade Rumors Spark Fiery Reaction From Austin Reaves’ Agent
The Los Angeles Lakers finished out their 2024-25 NBA season in disappointing fashion. In the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers were quickly eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games. Rob Pelinka and company are heading into a pivotal offseason. He will need to figure out how to build a team around […]
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Angel Cabrera Gets Back-to-Back Majors, Wins Senior PGA Championship
By Kendall is a Newsweek contributor and editor for Newsweek based in Los Angeles. His focus is all things sports with an emphasis on every aspect of professional and amateur golf. Kendall has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously managed SB Nation’s golf content, as well as spending nearly a decade at FOX […]
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PGA Tour Pro Goes from Mortgage Broker to Champion at Colonial
Professional golf is quite fickle. You never really know when things are going to click. For Ben Griffin, that has clearly been the year 2025. Griffin fired off a 1-over 71 to hold off Matti Schmid by one stroke to claim victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge. It was a very difficult day, not only […]
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AOC Edges Out Chuck Schumer by Double-Digit Margin in New Poll
A new poll shows Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York would defeat Senator Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary by a commanding 21-point margin. Newsweek reached out to Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters These results signal potential vulnerability for Schumer, the 74-year-old Senate Democratic leader who […]
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