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Who is helping DOGE? List of staff revealed
A list of 30 employees and alleged allies of Elon Musk's newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been published by…
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Owner assumes cat is out on a walk—then police knock at the door
The owner of an adventurous cat who regularly takes trips around the neighborhood was shocked when police showed up at her door with her…
Politics
Hegseth says Ukraine's return to pre-2014 borders 'unrealistic'
By Daniel Orton is an editor on the live news team at Newsweek, based in London, U.K. He was previously a video news editor at the company…
Politics
Column: Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump and the art of the deal
Poor Gavin Newsom. The governor hasn’t swallowed this much indigestion-inducing fare since he visited the French Laundry. In the three…
Politics
Trump targets paper straw purchases by federal government — and won't stop there
President Trump has declared the last straw. Or at least the paper ones used by federal agencies. In an executive order this week, the…
Politics
The 51st state? Canadians say no, thanks. They don't want U.S. products either
TORONTO — Shopping for groceries the other afternoon at his neighborhood supermarket here, Victor Meunier reached for a head of broccoli —…
Politics
Constitutional crisis or no? Fears of Trump overreach abound as cases proceed in court
WASHINGTON — A week after winning a court order requiring the Trump administration to unfreeze billions of dollars in federal funding,…
Business
California faces 'unprecedented' population shift
California is facing an "unprecedented" population shift, with a dramatic increase in the older adult population expected by 2040,…
News
Ozempic and blindness: What we know about weight loss side effects
A new study about "Ozempic blindness" has sparked interest online. This is what we know about it, and the potential side effects of the…
Politics
Anderson Cooper calls Republican a "d***" live-on-air
By Ewan Palmer is a Newsweek News Reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on US politics, domestic policy and the courts. He…
Business
"Wordle" today #1,334 hints and answer for Wednesday, February 12 game
If you are addicted to Wordle, you're not alone. The fun word-based game tests players' vocabulary, but it can sometimes be tricky to…
News
"Connections" February 12: Hints and answers for puzzle #612
If you are having a hard time with today's Connections brainteaser, chances are you're not alone. It's a tough one! That is why Newsweek…
Politics
House Freedom Caucus throws a wrench into GOP tax plan
House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican, announced Tuesday that the group will introduce its own tax plan this week,…
Politics
Trump hostage envoy says another American coming home "tomorrow"
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has…
Politics
Trump directs DOGE to shrink federal workforce: Read full executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at reducing the size of the federal workforce, with Elon Musk present at…
Business
Yankees 'Kicking Tires' on Trade For $260 Million All-Star; Red Sox 'Iffy'
Baseball is back for 2025, as the St. Louis Cardinals pitchers and catchers reported to the team's spring training facility in Jupiter,…
Politics
Jordan's king meets Trump amid deep discord over U.S. plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza
WASHINGTON — Jordan’s King Abdullah II, long one of the United States’ closest allies, visited the White House on Tuesday to tell…
Business
What is the People's Union? Group behind nationwide economic blackout
A group staging a nationwide economic blackout at the end of the month is going to cut off all spending purchases for 24 hours. Called the…
Politics
Who is Marc Fogel? American freed from Russian prison by Trump
American Marc Fogel was released from a Russian prison this week, after being detained since 2021 on drug charges. Announcement In a…
Politics
What does USAID spend money on? List of potential cuts
The future of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is in jeopardy due to cost-cutting measures proposed by former…
Business
Duolingo mascot "dead?" Internet reacts to company post
Learning language app Duolingo posted to social media that its mascot, The Duolingo Owl, has passed away. "It is with heavy hearts that we…
Business
How to succeed at M&A when most mergers fail
A study conducted on over 40,000 corporate acquisitions over the last four decades determined that around 70 percent of mergers fail, in…
Business
How to succeed at M&A when most mergers fail
A study conducted on over 40,000 corporate acquisitions over the last four decades determined that around 70 percent of mergers fail, in…
Business
Realtor asks "why is this house so cheap?" then looks inside
A realtor has shown the secret inside an unassuming home, and TikTok users are amazed. Arizona-based realtor Paulina Flores shared a clip…