New satellite photos show U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson deployed for Middle East attacks
New satellite imagery shows the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region for attacks against Iranian-backed Houthis and a potential strike on Iran over its nuclear program. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Defense Department, Iran’s Foreign Ministry and Houthi officials for […]
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Satellite Images May Show North Korea’s Biggest Warship Ever
North Korea may be building its largest warship to date, new satellite imagery shows, after Pyongyang pledged to invest heavily in its navy as part of a wide-ranging military buildup. Why It Matters North Korea has forged ahead with myriad military programs, including bolstering its naval power, and has pressed for rapid upgrades to its […]
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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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Video, photos show destruction as powerful storms sweep across US
A powerful storm system sweeping across the central U.S. has left at least three people dead, toppled trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands as damaging winds and tornadoes pummeled communities from Michigan to Louisiana. Why It Matters Storms triggered more than 70 tornado warnings and over 400 severe weather […]
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Mega March: Photos and Video Show Thousands at Rally in Texas
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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Videos Show Plane on Fire at Denver International Airport: What We Know
Multiple videos on social media captured an American Airlines plane partially engulfed in flames at Denver International Airport on Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) via email for comment. Why It Matters Recent plane crashes and other close calls have escalated concerns on the state of air travel safety in America. […]
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New York Wildfire Update: Maps, Tracker Show Counties Under Threat
Several New York counties remain on alert following multiple brush fires that broke out over the weekend. Why It Matters The fires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, forced road closures, evacuations, and a massive firefighting response. The blazes in New York follow the wildfires that hit Southern California in January and, more recently, […]
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Exact Moment Meghan Markle’s Show Started Flopping Revealed
Reaction to Meghan Markle‘s Netflix cooking show turned negative as California woke up, lending weight to perceptions that U.S. audiences have played a major role in the backlash, Newsweek can reveal. The Duchess of Sussex released her cooking show With Love, Meghan on March 4 at 8 a.m. in the United Kingdom, 3 a.m. Eastern […]
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Target Boycott: Figures Show Impact of ‘Blackout’ Protest
Target saw declines in its online and in-store traffic during a nationwide economic “blackout” that the People’s Union USA, a grassroots group, organized on February 28, according to data shared by Forbes. Newsweek contacted Target and the People’s Union USA for comment by email on Wednesday outside standard working hours. Why It Matters Upon returning […]
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Fans React After Will Smith Nearly Kisses Singer at Awards Show
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Will Smith has fans divided over a viral musical moment from Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro Awards show. The rapper and actor, 56, was performing a song called “First Love” with singer India Martinez on Thursday, February 20. During the performance he appeared to try to kiss […]
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