Who Was Carlo Acutis? Vatican Postpones Canonization After Pope Francis’ Death
The Vatican has postponed the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who was set to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Acutis’ canonization was scheduled for April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and expected to draw thousands of visitors. Vatican officials said the decision to delay the […]
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Pope Francis’ Final Video Before Death: ‘This Was Goodbye’
By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate […]
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White House Responds to Pope Francis’ Death
There have been multiple arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, including at least one doctor, per TMZ. There have been multiple arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, including at least one doctor, per TMZ. By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, […]
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Michael Tanzi Execution: Florida Prepares to Put ‘Morbidly Obese’ Inmate to Death
Almost 25 years to the day he abducted, assaulted and murdered a Miami woman relaxing on her lunch break, Michael Anthony Tanzi is set to pay for his crime with his life, in an execution that his lawyers, activists and religious officials say should not be carried due, in part, to the condemned inmate’s size. […]
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Social Security in ‘Death Spiral’ After DOGE Cuts
A union leader has said the Social Security is in a “death spiral” as the Trump administration continues to make cuts at the federal agency. Newsweek has contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) for comment via email. Why It Matters Since the Trump administration took office in January, the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) […]
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Atmospheric River Brings ‘Catastrophic’ Floods: Death Toll, Warning Map
At least 16 people have died in what the National Weather Service (NWS) has called “catastrophic flooding” that hit the South and Midwest. The flooding came with storms caused by an atmospheric river that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast would hit the region on Wednesday. What To Know The 16 weather-related deaths […]
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Florida Man Arrested After Making Death Threats Against Trump: Police
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of posting threats against President Donald Trump on social media. Glen DeCicco of Jupiter, age unknown at the time of publication, now faces charges of “making written threats to kill,” according to a statement from the Jupiter Police Department. The Context Law enforcement is taking threats against Trump […]
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Val Kilmer’s Cause of Death: ‘Top Gun’ Star’s Long History of Health Issues
Val Kilmer, the actor best known for roles in Top Gun, The Doors, and Batman Forever, died Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 65. His death was caused by pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes confirmed to U.S. media. Kilmer’s passing comes after years of public and private health struggles, most notably his long battle […]
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Brett Gardner’s Son Death Update as Investigation Continues
The body of Brett Gardner’s son has been released to his family, Costa Rican officials said. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigations Police confirmed on Sunday that Miller Gardner’s body had been handed over on Wednesday, The New York Post reported. An investigation into the 14-year-old’s death is ongoing after he fell ill and died on March […]
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Dolly Parton’s First Appearance Since Husband’s Death
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Dolly Parton made her return to the public eye this week, and honored her late husband Carl Dean during her first appearance since his passing. The legendary country singer, 79, surprised fans at the 40th opening ceremony of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. It […]
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