Tyre Nichols Trial Verdict Sparks Fury: ‘Numb and Heartbroken’
On Wednesday three former Memphis police officers were acquitted on a slew of state charges relating to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a January 2023 traffic stop. The news sparked an angry response from some commentators on social media with Nina Turner, a former Democratic politician and fellow at […]
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Florida Walmart Shooting Sparks Mass Police Presence: What to Know
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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FBI Arrest of Milwaukee Judge Sparks Alarm From Trump Critics
A social media post by the FBI director announcing the arrest of a Milwaukee jurist on Friday was branded as a means to “intimidate other judges.” Democratic Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson’s comment came after Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by the FBI, accused of helping an illegal immigrant avoid arrest […]
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Vladimir Putin’s ‘Easter Truce’ Sparks Backlash: ‘PR Stunt’
Russia has not stopped artillery and assault attacks along the front lines, despite announcing an “Easter truce” on Saturday, according to Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism of the declared pause in fighting that has been labeled a “PR operation.” Why It Matters Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday Moscow would stop attacks until Monday morning, […]
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Steve Witkoff’s Putin Offer Sparks Sharp Backlash: ‘Evil’
A plan put forward by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to end the war started by Russian President Vladimir Putin gives Moscow the green light to occupy swathes of Ukraine, a charity told Newsweek. Yuriy Boyechko, the CEO of Hope for Ukraine, which provides aid to the war-torn country, told Newsweek that it was “completely unacceptable […]
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Peanut Recall Sparks Warning to Customers
Trophy Nut Company is recalling cans of its Honey Roasted Peanuts due to the potential inclusion of cashews. Newsweek reached out to Trophy via email Wednesday night for comment. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens or the potential for bacteria. Millions […]
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Amy Coney Barrett Siding Against Trump Sparks MAGA Fury: ‘Disgusting Fraud’
By Sean O’Driscoll is a Newsweek Senior Crime and Courts Reporter based in Ireland. His focus is reporting on U.S. law. He has covered human rights and extremism extensively. Sean joined Newsweek in 2023 and previously worked for The Guardian, The New York Times, BBC, Vice and others from the Middle East. He specialized in […]
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Laundry Detergent Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Thousands of units of Woolite Delicates detergent are being recalled due to the potential that the product contains bacteria. Newsweek reached out to Reckitt Benckiser LLC, the manufacturer, via email for comment on Monday. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated so far this year due to damaged products, the potential of foodborne illness, […]
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Macaroni & Cheese Recall Sparks Warning Nationwide
Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese packages are being recalled by C.H. Guenther & Son LLC on Friday due to the possibility the bites contain undeclared egg and meat ingredients. Newsweek reached out to C.H. Guenther & Son LLC via email Friday night for comment. Why It Matters Millions of Americans experience food allergies or sensitivities […]
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What Is ‘Pink Triangle’? Trump Truthing Nazi-Era Symbol Sparks LGBTQ Anger
President Trump ‘re-Truthed’ a story to his Truth Social platform which included a graphic of the Pink Triangle, a symbol used to target gay men in Nazi Germany. The story he was reposting was an opinion piece by The Washington Times correspondent Jeremy Hunt praising the Trump Administration and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for […]
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