Padres Acquire Freddy Fermin From Royals at MLB Trade Deadline: Reports
By J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels (occasionally of Anaheim) from 2012-23 for the Southern California News Group. His first book, The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of […]
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Cubs Make Trade for Andrew Kittredge From Orioles: Reports
The Cubs added to their relief corps by acquiring Andrew Kittredge, a former All-Star reliever, from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. The late-night deal comes less than 24 hours before Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first to report the news on Twitter/X. Kittredge, a 35-year-old […]
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Republican to Retire as Democrats Eye Potential House Seat: Reports
Nebraska Republican Representative Don Bacon is set to retire, according to numerous media outlets on Friday, setting the stage for Democrats to go all in on the competitive House seat. Newsweek reached out to Bacon’s office in Washington, D.C., via phone Friday night and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Republicans currently maintain a slim […]
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Israel Escalates Iran Conflict, Striking World’s Largest Gas Field: Reports
Israel has reportedly escalated its ongoing conflict with Iran, striking the world’s largest gas field and other energy infrastructure as part of a two-day assault that had otherwise largely targeted sites and personnel tied to the Islamic Republic’s armed forces and nuclear program. Iranian semi-official media outlets, including Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency, […]
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Top Democratic Lawyer, 3 Others Leave Paul Weiss To Start New Firm: Reports
Months after Paul Weiss reached a settlement with the Trump administration, four senior partners at the firm are leaving to start their own practice, according to The New York Times and Bloomberg Law. Why It Matters The partners’ exit comes several months after Paul Weiss settled with the Trump administration to avoid having to face […]
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Donald Trump Removes Dozens of NSC Officials in ‘Liquidation’: Reports
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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Border Patrol Reports Surge in Job Applications Under Trump
The United States Border Patrol has seen a sharp rise in applications to become officers since President Donald Trump‘s return to office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Tuesday. The first three months of the new administration saw a 44 percent increase in Border Patrol applications compared to the same period last year, according […]
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Trump Floats Creating New Tax Bracket for Wealthiest Americans: Reports
President Donald Trump this week told House Republicans to raise taxes on the richest Americans as part of their sprawling budget bill, according to The New York Times and The Washington Post, which cited people familiar with Trump’s stance. Why It Matters Trump’s reported demand stands in stark contrast to the mainstream Republican position on […]
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Top DOD Officials Under Hegseth Fired Amid Leak Probe: Reports
Department of Defense (DOD) officials under Secretary Pete Hegseth who were previously placed on administrative leave this week have been fired, according to a statement from the individual issued on Saturday and media reports on Friday. Why It Matters The department has faced heavy scrutiny recently after Hegseth and other top Trump Cabinet officials engaged […]
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Man Moves Home, Immediately Reports New Neighbor—Then Comes Their Revenge
A Reddit user’s response to a neighbor’s baseless complaint about their mom’s backyard shed—which turned into a $40,000 lesson in minding one’s business—has gone viral on the online forum. The incident was detailed in a post shared by u/Mel_Melissaa, which has garnered 58,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments since it was uploaded on April 17. […]
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