Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Stripped of Swim Titles in UPenn Trump Deal
By Amanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 from the […]
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Bryan Kohberger Plea Deal Sparks Wave of Reaction Online
A wave of reactions blizted social media after reports that Bryan Kohberger, suspect in the killings of four Idaho college students, reached a plea deal weeks ahead of his expected jury trial. Newsweek previously reached out to Kohberger’s attorney via email Monday for comment. Why It Matters The deadly stabbing attack on the University of […]
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Julius Randle Signs $100M Deal to Stay With Timberwolves
By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get in […]
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Suns Acquire Mark Williams in Shocking Draft Night Blockbuster Deal
The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick. ESPN’s Shams Charania shared the news via X. BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the No. 29 pick tonight and a […]
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NY Giants Insider Reveals Value Of Cam Skattebo’s New Deal
Another rookie locked in their contract on Wednesday, as the New York Giants announced that the running back Cam Skattebo signed the dotted line officially. Although Skattebo wasn’t locked in just yet, the running back has spent the spring with the team, participating in OTAs and minicamp. He is the final member of the Giants’ […]
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China Reacts to Trump Review of Nuclear Submarine Deal
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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Trump Says Trade Deal With China ‘Done’
By Barney Henderson is Newsweek’s Content Editor, based in London, U.K. Barney joined Newsweek from The Times of London, and previously worked for The Daily Telegraph of London for 13 years, and The Hindustan Times in Mumbai, India. He is a graduate of both King’s College, London, with an MA in Terrorism, Security & Society, […]
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Ex-Trump Official Lays Out Why China Might Be ‘Worried’ To Cut Tariff Deal
A former Trump administration official and expert on Asia highlighted on Friday why China might hesitate to strike a trade deal with the United States amid President Donald Trump‘s tariff threats. The Context Tensions between Washington and Beijing hit a boiling point last month, when Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese imports to a whopping […]
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Israel Plans Iran Attack Even if Trump Reaches Nuclear Deal: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear sites even if the United States secures a diplomatic agreement with Tehran—escalating fears inside President Donald Trump‘s administration that a surprise Israeli attack could derail ongoing nuclear negotiations, according to a New York Times report. U.S. intelligence agencies assess that Israel […]
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Royals Bolster Pitching Staff, Agree to Minor League Deal With 45-Year-Old Left-Hander
By Andrew Wright is a Newsweek contributor based in Lancaster, South Carolina. His focus is MLB content. Andrew has been with Newsweek since April 1st and previously worked at Yardbarker, SEC Unfiltered and more. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.wright@newsweek.com or dew4417@icloud.com Andrew […]
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