Yankees Manager Gives Bewildering Update on Injured $325 Million DH
By JON VANKIN is a journalist and writer. He is the author of five nonfiction books and nine graphic novels. His writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Salon, the L.A. Weekly and dozens of other publications and he has received numerous awards and honors including three New England Press Association awards. In […]
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Russia Shares Update on Trump-Putin Meeting
A face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will happen “at the appropriate time,” the Kremlin said on Sunday. Why It Matters Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, watched with apprehension by most of the U.S.’ allies and many domestic lawmakers. While the Republican […]
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Trader Joe’s Dressing Recall Update as Highest Risk Warning Issued
The recall of a salad dressing sold at Trader Joe’s—which was initiated because a labeling error omitted the allergens peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat—has been issued the highest-level health risk warning. Why It Matters According to the Food and Drug Administration, millions of people in the U.S. have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities […]
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DOGE Cuts Update: Pete Hegseth Announces $5.1 Billion DOD Contract Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending. In a video on Thursday, Hegseth said he was signing a memo directing the termination of $5.1 billion in DOD contracts. The cuts include contracts worth $1.8 billion for consulting services from private firms for the […]
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DOGE Cuts Update Today: Over a Dozen Buildings Sold Off
According to Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency, the General Services Administration (GSA) has sold more than a dozen federal buildings. “Since January 20th, @USGSA has been working to right size the federal real estate portfolio, which is liable for more than $20+ billion in deferred maintenance,” DOGE wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. […]
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Nationwide Walmart Boycott Organizer Issues Update
The organizers of the national Walmart boycott have issued an update ahead of the action beginning on Monday, April 7. Newsweek has reached out to Walmart via an online contact form and to John Schwartz of the People’s Union USA via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters There have been […]
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‘SNL’ Hosts Gasp as Ego Nwodim’s ‘Weekend Update’ Goes Awry
Saturday Night Live had to retroactively censor audience cursing on its most recent episode during a skit which discussed the White House Correspondents Dinner; the hosts’ shocked reactions were captured on camera as the segment went slightly awry. Newsweek reached out to SNL outside of regular working hours via email for comment. The Context The […]
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Trump Administration Gives Update on Medicare Coverage
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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Mick Foley Offers Major Health Update After Terrifying Car Accident
The professional wrestling world was shaken when fan-favorite wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley shared that he was in a very serious car accident. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Legend Mick Foley Hospitalized After Serious Car Wreck “TOUGH DAY FOR MICK!” the original Facebook post read. “I have no idea how I am still […]
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Brett Gardner’s Son Death Update as Investigation Continues
The body of Brett Gardner’s son has been released to his family, Costa Rican officials said. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigations Police confirmed on Sunday that Miller Gardner’s body had been handed over on Wednesday, The New York Post reported. An investigation into the 14-year-old’s death is ongoing after he fell ill and died on March […]
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