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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MAGA Star Shows Off ‘Jurassic Park Style’ Entrance to Alligator Alcatraz
Conservative commentator and MAGA loyalist Benny Johnson has compared Florida’s new detention center to Jurassic Park. “Alligator Alcatraz” is a migrant detention center located on a secluded airstrip deep within the Everglades. Designed to accommodate up to 5,000 detainees, the facility leverages the natural isolation of the area and its surrounding wildlife to enhance security. […]
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Potential Red Sox Target Dennis Santana Caught Fighting Fan at Comerica Park
By Drew VonScio is a Newsweek contributor based in Pittsburgh, PA. His focus is on MLB content. Drew has been with Newsweek since December 2024 and also works full-time at WTOV, a TV station in Steubenville, Ohio. He is a 2023 graduate of Bethany College (WV) and a 2024 graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School […]
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Rock Climbers Die After Falling Down Ravine in North Cascades National Park
By Daniel Orton is a Live News Editor based in London. He helps to oversee a team of reporters covering a wide range of topics, from crime and U.S. politics to infrastructure and international news. His team also focuses on breaking news and exploring new story formats in visual and interactive journalism. Daniel re-joined Newsweek […]
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‘South Park’ Goes After Elon Musk in New Season
The trailer for Season 27 of South Park has been released, and the animated satirical sitcom appears to have a new target: Elon Musk. Newsweek has reached out to X outside of normal working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a close ally of President […]
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Lake Powell: Drain Reservoir And Restore Lost National Park: Expert
After years of drought and rising water demand in the American Southwest, Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir, remains more than 100 feet below its full level, and experts say a full recovery is unlikely. This has sparked calls for a drastic rethink of water management in the Colorado River Basin, with some advocating for […]
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Motorsports Park Closes After ‘Freak Accident’ Kills 9-Year-Old Girl
Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, a popular destination for motocross enthusiasts in Southern California, announced its indefinite closure this week as it faces a lawsuit following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl. Brooke Carlton died in June following what was described as a “freak accident” as reported by ABC News. Carlton […]
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