Royals Reportedly Willing To Trade, Looking To Compete Next Year
By Hunter Mulholland is a Newsweek contributor based in St. Louis, Missouri. His focus is MLB Content. Hunter has been with Newsweek since April 2025 and previously worked at Fansided and STL Sports Central. He is a graduate of Westminster College (MO). You can get in touch with Hunter by emailing h.mulholland@newsweek.com. Hunter Mulholland Contributing […]
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Madre Fire Update: Blaze Explodes To Become California’s Largest This Year
The Madre fire burning in San Luis Obispo County has grown to become the largest wildfire California has seen this year. Why It Matters It comes after Southern California was ravaged by wildfires in January, which resulted in the widespread destruction of homes and the deaths of at least 29 people. Earlier this week, the […]
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Cooper Flagg Rookie Year Player Prop Odds, Best Bets: Specials, Points
Like Victor Wembanyama and fellow former Duke Blue Devil Zion Williamson, Cooper Flagg is already an NBA star, months before he scores his first bucket for the Mavericks. For bettors, that means that in addition to his 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year odds (which are as short as -225 at BetMGM — implied probability: […]
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Five Things to Know About Hajj Pilgrimage This Year
Millions of Muslims have gathered in Mecca, marking the beginning of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage—the world’s largest annual religious gathering. It is year 1446 in the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims are expected to retrace the steps of the Prophet Muhammad, moving through the holiest sites in Saudi Arabia’s Hejaz region. The pilgrimage starts with standing at […]
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Cat Goes Missing, Owner Never Gave Up—Almost a Year Later Makes Discovery
After a year of searching, a pet owner randomly found her long-lost cat while out on a walk, and the sweet moment, captured in a viral TikTok video, has melted hearts among social-media users. The clip, shared on Wednesday under the username @lando_lolo_lyra, shows the poster spotting Henry in a narrow partway by a local […]
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Texas Child Marriages Could End This Year
Texas legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate the remaining legal pathway for minors to marry in the state. House Bill 168, introduced by Democrat Representative Jon Rosenthal, aims to prohibit all marriages involving individuals under 18, including those who are legally emancipated. Newsweek contacted Rosenthal on Saturday via email for comment outside of […]
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Elon Musk Weighs in on Eventful Year: ‘At Least I Didn’t Get Shot’
Elon Musk has given a wide-ranging interview as he prepares to step away from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Newsweek has contacted DOGE for comment via email outside regular working hours. Why It Matters Musk is set to step back from his role at DOGE as the government task force continues its mission to […]
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Karenna Groff in Photos: NCAA Woman of the Year Killed in NY Plane Crash
A small plane crashed near New York’s Westchester County Airport on Thursday, killing the pilot and two passengers aboard. Authorities have since identified the victims, including Karenna Groff, a 24-year-old biomedical engineering graduate, as tributes pour in from those who knew them. Who was Karenna Groff? Karenna Groff, 24, was an exceptional student-athlete who was […]
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I’m on a Florida Teacher Salary, but My Side Hustles Bring In $20K a Year
In Florida, where teacher salaries rank among the lowest in the nation, high school English teacher Raquel Carey has built her own blueprint for financial success—by embracing the power of side hustles. At just 26 years old, Carey wears many hats: educator, coach, tutor, content creator and entrepreneur. Her full-time job is in teaching, but […]
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Masters 2025: Reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Can’t Break 90
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University of Havana. You can get in touch with Julio by emailing j.morales@newsweek.com. Julio […]
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