New Pope Update: Latest Odds on Who Will Replace Francis
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin has reclaimed his position as the favorite to succeed the late Pope Francis, according to the latest odds released May 4 by leading bookmaker William Hill. Newsweek reached out to the Vatican via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters The pope oversees the Catholic Church which had around 1.4 […]
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Connor Zilisch Gives Injury Update: “To Rush Back Would Be Silly”
JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch has provided an update on his recovery after sustaining a back injury during a wreck with Jesse Love at Talladega last weekend. As a result, will not be racing in Texas. While speaking to FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass (below) at Texas Motor Speedway, Zilisch explained: “Yeah, I feel okay. […]
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Candy Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company Inc. voluntary recall, that was initiated after undeclared allergens were found in several candy products. The Tennessee-based candy manufacturer started the recall after finding that milk was in three of its confections without the allergen being labeled on the products’ descriptions. Newsweek […]
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Target Boycott Update as Pastor Intensifies Push for DEI
The Rev. Jamal Bryant of Georgia is calling for the nationwide boycott of Target to continue, as he says the company has not met his list of demands regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to Target via email Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters After President Donald Trump‘s January inauguration, he […]
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Pope Francis Funeral Update: List of Celebrities, World Leaders Attending
The list of celebrities and world leaders is currently short but expected to grow as more details emerge regarding the funeral for Pope Francis. Why It Matters Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Latin American pontiff. His death on Monday, one day after he appeared […]
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Real ID Update: Requirements Issued by State Dept as Enforcement Date Nears
With the May 7 enforcement deadline fast approaching, the U.S. State Department is reminding Americans of the federal requirements for boarding domestic flights under the REAL ID Act. Why It Matters The deadline to obtain a REAL ID will affect millions of Americans who need to fly domestically or enter federal buildings. Beginning on that […]
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US Military Gets Hypersonic Weapons Update
The U.S. and U.K. are moving ahead with the technology underpinning several hypersonic weapons development programs. Why It Matters Western countries have trailed behind Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons, expensive and difficult-to-produce systems able to travel upwards of five times the speed of sound, or Mach 5. The missiles, which can be launched […]
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Iran Gives Update on Nuclear Talks with U.S.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman, according to two local state media, following earlier reports that they would happen in Rome. The Ministry’s spokesperson said the talks will take place on Saturday April 19. Newsweek has reached out to the […]
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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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