‘No Kings’ Rally Organizers Issue Video Update
The organizers of this weekend’s upcoming “No Kings” protests have issued a video reminding people about the event. The video, released on the No Kings website, reminds those planning to attend of details and calls on people to join the protests. Why It Matters Activists are coordinating a protest on June 14, targeting a military-style […]
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LA Protests: Video of ‘Blackhawk Helicopter’ Dropping Off Boxes Sparks Alarm
A news report showing what appears to be a Blackhawk helicopter resupplying federal officials clashing with protesters who are demonstrating against immigration enforcement tactics has sparked alarm. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes, mainly through executive orders, and has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar […]
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Video Shows US Ally Confronting China in Contested Waters
The Philippine coast guard has released footage of a confrontation with its Chinese counterpart within the Southeast Asian country’s maritime zone. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment via email. Why It Matters China claims the majority of the South China Sea as its territory, including areas that fall within the exclusive economic […]
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Video Shows Cars Piled Up in Major Gatlinburg Accident—Several Hospitalized
A scenic Sunday in one of the nation’s most visited mountain towns turned chaotic when a multi-car collision in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, left six people hospitalized and led to fears of fatalities. Why It Matters Parkway, a hub of tourist activity lined with arcades, food outlets, and souvenir shops—and the main passage to […]
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Video of Theo Von Saying US Complicit in Genocide Viewed 18m Times
A video of podcaster Theo Von in which he says there is a “genocide,” in Gaza and that the U.S. is “complicit,” has gone viral, viewed more than 18 million times at the time of reporting. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Theo Von outside of regular working hours via email for comment. […]
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Video of Girl Asking Donald Trump to ‘Make Barbies Cheaper’ Resurfaces
Footage of a girl asking then former-President Donald Trump to bring down the price of her favorite dolls has resurfaced, drawing ironic attention given his recent comments about dolls and Barbie maker Mattel’s tariff-driven decision to raise its prices. At a campaign event for Trump in Michigan last September, an MSNBC reporter asked two girls, […]
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Photos and Video Show Bernie Sanders Crowd Size in Swing State Trump Won
A roaring crowd of thousands filled Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to hear progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders blast President Donald Trump and what he called the billionaire class gripping the nation’s politics. Organizers estimate the crowd numbered between 5,000 and 6,000. Newsweek reached out to Sanders’ spokesperson via email on Saturday for […]
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Donald Trump Commencement Speech: Video and Full Transcript
President Donald Trump offered words of encouragement and advice as he addressed graduating students at the University of Alabama on Thursday. But the president’s speech was also interspersed with politics as he took a victory lap over his administration’s first 100 days, saying the U.S. had been “ripped off” before he took office. “You’re the […]
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Pope Francis’ Final Video Before Death: ‘This Was Goodbye’
By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate […]
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Rory McIlroy Posts 12-Word Message, Video that Goes Viral Days after Masters Win
The golf world is still basking in the history of Rory McIlroy completing the career grand slam on Sunday at The Masters. McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs. McIlroy is sitting out of a signature event, understandably, […]
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