DOGE Stimulus Check Update: Creator Clarifies ‘Social Security’ Eligibility
The creator of the proposal to distribute $5,000 “DOGE dividend” stimulus checks to American taxpayers has clarified eligibility for Social Security recipients. Why It Matters The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is responsible for slashing the administration’s operation costs and has dissected multiple federal agencies in efforts to shrink the size of the government. James […]
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Duke HC Provides Massive Update on Cooper Flagg Following Scary Injury
By Ricardo Sandoval is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sports content. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get in […]
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Social Security Update: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Millions of retirees collecting Social Security benefits will be paid later this week—are you one of them? Why It Matters The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out billions in benefits every month to nearly 70 million recipients, helping form the bedrock of income for retirees across the country. However, due to the sheer amount of […]
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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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Bryan Kohberger Update as Text Messages, 911 Call From Roommates Released
Court documents unsealed in the Bryan Kohberger murder case reveal chilling text messages and a 911 call from two surviving roommates of the four University of Idaho students who were stabbed to death in 2022. Newsweek reached out for comment to the prosecuting attorney’s office in Latah County, Idaho, via email on Thursday night. Why […]
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Police To Give Gene Hackman Cause of Death Probe Update: What We Know
The Santa Fe County Sheriff is preparing to give an update into the cause of death investigation for Hollywood star Gene Hackman, 95, and his 63-year-old wife Betsy Arakawa. The couple and their dog were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday, February 26, by maintenance workers. There were no obvious […]
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Pope Francis Thursday Evening Update: Vatican News Most Positive Health Statement Yet
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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Pope Francis Health Update: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Statement
By Shane Croucher is a Senior Editor based in London, UK. He oversees the My Turn team. He has previously overseen the Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, including general news, […]
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Will Chipotle Raise Prices Because of Trump Tariffs? CEO Issues Update
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it does not plan to raise prices in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Mexican imports. CEO Scott Boatwright stated that the company will absorb the additional costs, even as tariffs could increase expenses for key ingredients like avocados. “It is our intent as we sit […]
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Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Update After Acute Respiratory Failure
Pope Francis was resting on Tuesday after experiencing two acute respiratory crises on Monday that required a return to noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican confirmed. Francis, 88, has had double pneumonia for more than two weeks and remains under medical supervision as doctors work to stabilize his condition. In a typically brief early morning update, […]
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