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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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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