Trump Tariffs Blamed for Sharpest E-Commerce Slowdown in Years: Survey
Online retail activity in the United States has experienced its sharpest slowdown in over a decade, as new data indicates widespread declines across many e-commerce categories. Why It Matters The downturn comes as President Donald Trump‘s administration pursues a more aggressive trade policy, imposing tariffs that have directly affected both consumer buying habits and retailer […]
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Fake Psychologist Who Worked Government Jobs for Years Sentenced to Prison
A Denver judge sentenced a woman to four years in state prison after she pleaded guilty to charges related to her use of fake credentials to secure government jobs as a psychologist. Shannon McShane’s fraudulent qualifications enabled her to work in several state agencies over six years. The 58-year-old was a family evaluator in courtrooms […]
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Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise Reunite on the Red Carpet After 30 Years at F1 Premiere
F1 movie star Brad Pitt graced the red carpet for the film’s premiere in London on Monday alongside another motion picture star — Tom Cruise. Pitt wore a green suit to the movie premiere, while Cruise rocked a charcoal gray suit. Despite being two of the most iconic actors in Hollywood, Pitt and Cruise haven’t […]
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Migrant Faces Up To 2 Years In Prison For Entering New Border Military Zone
By Hannah Parry is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics and society. She has covered politics, tech and crime extensively.Hannah joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked as an assistant editor at The U.S. Sun and as a senior reporter and assistant news editor at […]
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Orioles Infielder Luis Guevara Dies at 19 Years Old
By Noah Camras is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on sports content. Noah has been with Newsweek since March 2024 and previously worked at Sports Illustrated’s FanNation and Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Noah by emailing n.camras@newsweek.com Noah Camras Contributing Sports Writer […]
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Girl Missing Since She Was One Month Old Found 4 Years Later
A girl who was reported missing as a one-month-old infant in 2021 has been found safe in a Chicago home, the U.S. Marshals Service told local news outlets. Her biological mother, who had also been reported missing and had multiple outstanding warrants, was arrested following a police operation involving the U.S. Marshals Service, FOX 32 […]
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Nanny With 14 Years’ Experience Reveals the Things She’d Never Do
A professional nanny has shared all the controversial things she doesn’t encourage when it comes to raising kids. U.K.-based Esther Allen (@theestherapproach) posted a reel on Instagram outlining several practices she avoids when caring for young children. These included: making kids say sorry when they don’t mean it; forcing sharing; jumping in to help without […]
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One State Emerges From Drought for First Time in Six Years
Record rainfall earlier this spring has lifted Oklahoma fully out of drought conditions for the first time in nearly six years. With showers and thunderstorms expected over the next week for much of the state, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jennifer Thompson told Newsweek it will likely remain wetter than normal across the state for […]
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Florida Pastor In U.S. For 26 Years Detained By ICE at Immigration Appointment
A Florida pastor who has lived in the United States for more than two decades was detained by federal agents during his annual immigration check-in. Maurilio Amizael Ambrocio Mendez, 42, from Guatemala, was detained at the ICE field office in Tampa on April 17 at around 9 a.m., according to his family. He is currently […]
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George Floyd’s Legacy: 5 Years After Killing Sparked Nationwide Protests
Five years ago today, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after white police officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee for 9 minutes and 29 seconds outside a corner store in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death kicked off a global movement in response to anger at racial injustice and police brutality. However, […]
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