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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‘SNL Weekend Update’ Mocks Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Immigration Plans and Tesla
Saturday Night Live (SNL) Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che targeted President Donald Trump‘s administration in a blistering satirical segment, delivering sharp-witted jabs at the Signal scandal involving leaked military plans and other political missteps. The Context The swipes come amid a tumultuous week for the administration, as news broke that Secretary of […]
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South Texas Flood Update: Hundreds Still Need to be Rescued Officials Warn
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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US National Parks Group Issues Update for 2025 Amid Funding Cuts
As warmer months bring a surge in visitors to America’s national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is warning that the 2025 season may be shaped by staff shortages, closures, and increased safety risks, all linked to significant budget reductions. A blog post published by the independent non-profit organization warns that recent budget decisions […]
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DOGE Update: Alaska Volcano Monitor Closure Blocked Amid Eruption Threat
The planned lease termination of the Alaska Volcano Observatory in Anchorage has reportedly been reversed amid threats of a volcanic eruption. The observatory had appeared on lists of federal building leases set to be terminated by Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency as part of efforts to shrink the size of the federal government. However, […]
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Russia Gives Update on ‘Difficult’ Ukraine Talks With U.S.
Day-long talks in Saudi Arabia between the U.S. and Russia over a ceasefire in the Ukraine war were “difficult” but “constructive,” a Russian official said. Grigory Karasin, a member of the Russian delegation and head of the international committee of the Federation Council, gave the update to state news agency RIA. “A very interesting, difficult, […]
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