Trump’s DOJ Doubles Bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 Million, Bondi Announces
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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LIV Golf Doubles Down, Reportedly Will Award Record-Breaking Purses In 2026
The LIV Golf tour has been in the news from Day 1 due to its substantial financial resources. It has flexed that muscle several times in player recruitment and, above all, in its sizable purses. The trend doesn’t seem likely to change much. A Sports Business Journal report states that the Saudi-backed league is prepared […]
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Section of National Park in Colorado Closed After Wildfire Doubles in Size
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a popular outdoor destination in western Colorado, was closed to the public after a wildfire on the South Rim rapidly doubled in size. The National Park Service (NPS) said the South Rim fire, which was initially ignited by lightning on Thursday, grew from 1,600 acres to nearly […]
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FBI Doubles Reward for Escaped Inmates in New Orleans Jailbreak
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced that they have doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of the seven remaining inmates who escaped from Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans early Friday morning. Newsweek contacted the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s office via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters The escape has […]
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US Doubles Stealth Jets Presence Near China
The United States has dispatched a second group of stealth fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Japan, reinforcing its air power to counter China in the contested western Pacific Ocean. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters Kadena Air Base, located on the island of Okinawa, is […]
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Global Stocks Plunge As Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs: Live Updates
Global markets plunged Monday as President Trump stood firm on tariffs, deepening investor fears of a drawn-out trade war. The S&P 500 was set to open about 2% lower, bringing it closer to bear market territory after weeks of steady losses. Wall Street braced for more volatility, with analysts warning there’s still no sign of […]
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