China warns US over Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” plan: “opening Pandora’s box”
The Chinese military has issued a warning to the United States over President Donald Trump‘s Golden Dome missile defense program, claiming it would open a “Pandora’s box.” When asked for a response, the Pentagon referred Newsweek to an earlier statement issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said the $175 billion initiative would “protect our […]
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Marco Rubio Announces New Plan to Revoke Chinese Student Visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new plan on Wednesday to “aggressively revoke” student visas issued to international students from China. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via email and online form for additional comment. Why It Matters The Trump administration has cracked down on Ivy League institutions and sought to revoke the […]
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What RFK Jr.’s MAHA Plan Says About Weed Killers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised his concerns about widely used herbicides containing glyphosate and atrazine, linking them to chronic disease, in a Thursday report by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. Why It Matters The report highlights two commonly used weed killers—glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, and atrazine, […]
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Map Shows States Considering Soda SNAP Benefits Ban as USDA Approves Plan
Nebraska became the first state to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and energy drinks, and governors in several other states have submitted waivers to the federal government to implement similar restrictions. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for comment via email on Wednesday. […]
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Lakers’ Luka Doncic Reportedly Flips the Script With New Conditioning Plan
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended abruptly in late April when they were defeated quite handily by the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. More NBA news: Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Surprising Appearance at Google Event in San Francisco The Timberwolves were the better, deeper, younger and more athletic squad compared to the Lakers. […]
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European Allies Mull $90B Contingency for Ukraine If Trump Peace Plan Fails
The European Union‘s commissioner for defense has proposed ramping up military support for Ukraine, should President Donald Trump‘s peace plan fall through. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Andrius Kubilius suggested that the EU can significantly strengthen military support for Ukraine by procuring weapons directly from Ukrainian manufacturers. Why It Matters Trump is faltering […]
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Great Pyrenees Owner All Set for Dog’s Pregnancy, But Pet Had Her Own Plan
A pregnant dog’s determination to use the hole she spent weeks preparing for the arrival of her puppies left the owner frustrated, as she begged the canine to move. A family first spotted Daisy, a Great Pyrenees, while driving. Daisy sprinted onto the road, forcing them to slam on their brakes. With patience and convincing, […]
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Beware the Republicans' Anti-Parent Tax Plan | Opinion
As parents, we’re juggling a lot—childcare, school drop-offs, rising grocery bills, housing costs, college tuition, and figuring out how to make it all work.
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Yankees Could Eye $138 Million Ace As Plan B If Kyle Tucker Won’t Sign
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024 and previously worked at MLB.com, Wisconsin Sports Heroics and Heavy.com. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University. You can get in touch with Aaliyan by emailing a.mohammed@newsweek.com Aaliyan Mohammed Contributing Sports […]
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Trump Admin Handed Legal Loss as Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation Plan
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Adeola Adeosun Weekend Night […]
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