NATO Issues Warning About Defense Spending Amid Threats from Russia, China
Foreign ministers from NATO member states gathered in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday to debate a U.S. proposal to significantly boost defense spending amid growing global threats and shifting American strategic priorities. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized the urgent need for increased investment to counter evolving dangers from Russia, terrorism, and increasingly, China. “When it comes […]
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Republican Issues Warning Over Trump Official’s Habeas Corpus Threat
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has issued a warning aimed at the Trump administration over its potential push for the suspension of habeas corpus rights in its hard-line immigration enforcement. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller recently confirmed the administration is “actively exploring” this option, claiming constitutional authority under the alien […]
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Bill Maher Issues Warning About ‘Serious Problem’ for Democrats
Comedian and television host Bill Maher warned Democrats that they have a “serious problem,” pointing to March polling that found only a quarter of young party members are proud to be Americans. Newsweek has reached out to the Democratic National Committee‘s (DNC) press team for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters Maher, a […]
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Nut Recall Update as FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning
The recall of a mislabeled nut product distributed in two U.S. states has been updated by the Food and Drug Administration as Class I, the most serious FDA classification, due to the risk of severe and potentially deadly allergic reactions in some consumers. Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio, initiated a voluntary recall on […]
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United Airlines Cuts Daily Flights Amid FAA Issues: What We Know
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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Trump Issues Ukraine-Russia Deal Deadline, ‘Disappointed’ in Putin
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he’s giving “two weeks” for Ukraine and Russia to make a deal as Kyiv is losing too many people to continue fighting amid the ongoing war with Russia, adding that he’s disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing the conflict after peace negotiation talks. Why It Matters […]
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Donald Trump Issues Warning to China Over ‘Cheating’ Around Tariffs
By Giulia Carbonaro is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on the U.S. economy, housing market, property insurance market, local and national politics. She has previously extensively covered U.S. and European politics. Giulia joined Newsweek in 2022 from CGTN Europe and had previously worked at the European Central Bank. She is […]
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Nationwide Walmart Boycott Organizer Issues Update
The organizers of the national Walmart boycott have issued an update ahead of the action beginning on Monday, April 7. Newsweek has reached out to Walmart via an online contact form and to John Schwartz of the People’s Union USA via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters There have been […]
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Ex-Yankee With ‘Off-Field Issues’ Expected Back in Majors After Braves Shocker
For Alex Verdugo, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect of 2019 who has since played in the postseason for both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, his first experience with MLB free agency was humbling one. Coming off a year with the Yankees in which he was paid $9.2 million, after earning $6.3 […]
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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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