Full List of SpaceX Launches in May 2025
SpaceX is continuing its busy flight schedule for 2025, with four confirmed launches taking place in May. The leading U.S. space company is running three launches to support the Starlink satellite system, and one manned flight to the International Space Station, which will carry four astronauts. Why It Matters SpaceX is the biggest contributor to […]
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Pope Francis Funeral Update: List of Celebrities, World Leaders Attending
The list of celebrities and world leaders is currently short but expected to grow as more details emerge regarding the funeral for Pope Francis. Why It Matters Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Latin American pontiff. His death on Monday, one day after he appeared […]
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‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Cast Revealed: List of Actors
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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List of Republican Senators Who Voted to Thwart Trump’s Canada Tariffs
A handful of Republican senators voted in favor of a measure that would effectively terminate the national emergency declaration used to green-light tariffs on Canadian imports. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Wednesday night for comment. Why It Matters Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has executed sweeping change through […]
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Trans Day of Visibility 2025: List of Rallies, Protests Amid Trump Administration Upheaval
This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility will be marked by rallies, events and community gatherings in cities across the United States. The annual event, held on March 31, celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender people while highlighting the ongoing struggles the community faces. This year’s observance comes amid a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative […]
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List of Stores to Raise Prices Because of Donald Trump’s Tariffs
Major U.S. retailers including Target and Best Buy are warning consumers of imminent price increases across a range of products. This comes in response to the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from China, Canada and Mexico. These measures, aimed at protecting U.S. industries, are likely to impact consumers nationwide—potentially seeing a […]
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China Strikes Back After US Tariffs Imposed: List of Products Targeted
China has announced additional tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and food items in response to President Donald Trump‘s decision to effectively double tariffs on Chinese imports. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment via email. Why It Matters The tariffs threaten to increase the prices, putting pressure on Trump, who made […]
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Full List of Social Security Offices Closing After DOGE Cuts
Recent federal initiatives from President Donald Trump and his administration have led to the closure of multiple Social Security offices, raising concerns about the accessibility of services for beneficiaries nationwide. Newsweek reached out the Social Security Administration via email for comment. Why It Matters Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
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Full List of Democrats Who Voted for Bill That Gives Trump Admin More Power
Over 50 House Democrats voted to give President-elect Donald Trump‘s Treasury secretary more power over nonprofit organizations. The House voted against the GOP-led Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Tuesday, with 256 representatives voting in favor, shy of the 270 needed to pass the bill. Over 200 Republicans along with 52 Democrats […]
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Trump’s Potential AG Asks for Pardon List From Jan. 6 Sympathizer
Conservative attorney Mike Davis, potential contender for President-elect Donald Trump‘s attorney general post, is seeking a list of those convicted in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Davis made the request in a post to X on Thursday, asking fellow conservative lawyer Julie Kelly for her “pardon and commutation lists.” Kelly describes […]
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