Map Shows Where US Spy Planes Are in West Pacific
A Newsweek map tracks the deployments of three United States spy planes in the western Pacific, as the Pentagon continues to monitor its main rival, China, in the contested region. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) previously told Newsweek that its fleet of spy aircraft were conducting what it called “planned, routine operations” in the […]
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Michelle Wie West Alludes to Golfer’s Mental Health with a Statement
In golf, numbers often define everything. Starting from rankings, earnings, cuts, wins, distance and whatnot! But for many pros, those numbers can quietly erode joy. Just ask Lexi Thompson, an 11-time LPGA winner who announced her partial retirement last year, citing mental health struggles. And after doing so, Thompson has looked visibly lighter, happier and […]
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Kanye West Visa Canceled Over Hitler Song
By Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on internet trends, U.S. politics and popular culture. She has covered fashion, culture, art and music extensively. Marni joined Newsweek in 2024 from Frasers Group and had previously written for Cosmopolitan, Schon, The Fall and Voir Fashion. She is a […]
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Map Shows Major US Naval Presence in West Pacific Amid China Rivalry
The United States has deployed several major naval units in the western Pacific, where its main rival, China, recently flexed its military power with a dual aircraft carrier deployment. Based on official disclosures and satellite imagery, a Newsweek map tracks the deployments of a U.S. aircraft carrier, a missile submarine, and two amphibious warships in […]
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China Reveals Details of Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in West Pacific
The Chinese navy said on Monday that its two aircraft carriers repeatedly encountered foreign warships and aircraft while operating simultaneously in the broader western Pacific. Both CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong maintained “high vigilance and responsiveness” to combat scenarios, handling the situation “professionally and soundly,” China‘s navy said. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry […]
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Rockets 2026 Futures Odds: Houston To Contend In West After Landing Durant?
The Houston Rockets have moved from one of the contenders in the West in the 2025-26 season to the top contender after the Thunder, per oddsmakers. Houston, which earned the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 52-30 regular-season record in 2024-25, pulled off what will likely go down as the biggest trade […]
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At Least 3 Dead in West Virginia Floods: What to Know
At least three people were killed and several others remain missing after flash floods swept through parts of West Virginia on Saturday night. “I have declared a state of emergency for Ohio County,” Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a Sunday morning Facebook post that announced “multiple fatalities.” Newsweek has reached out to the Ohio County […]
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Kanye West Makes Surprise Appearance at Diddy Trial
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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Yankees Trade Idea Would Land $116 Million All-Star From Sliding NL West Squad
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024 and previously worked at MLB.com, Wisconsin Sports Heroics and Heavy.com. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University. You can get in touch with Aaliyan by emailing a.mohammed@newsweek.com Aaliyan Mohammed Contributing Sports […]
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Donald Trump’s ‘Trophy Wife’ Remarks in West Point Speech Raise Eyebrows
President Donald Trump went off on a tangent about a “trophy wife” during his commencement address at West Point on Saturday—drawing scrutiny and backlash from some critics online. “He ended up getting a divorce. Found a new wife. Could you say a trophy wife? I guess we can say a trophy wife. It didn’t work […]
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