Dick Van Dyke turns 99 as Taylor Swift turns 35
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors December 13 is a sacred day. As it turns out, two iconic stars will both be celebrating their milestone birthdays…
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Liam Payne Death Investigation: Two More Hotel Workers Reportedly Charged
The ongoing investigation regarding Liam Payne’s untimely death has taken yet another turn after the authorities named two more suspects in the case. The One Direction alum tragically…
Luigi Mangione fundraiser organizers want to upend health care system
The organizers of a GiveSendGo fundraiser generating more than $50,000 for the legal fees of Luigi Mangione call for sweeping changes to the U.S. health care system. Mangione, 26, is…
Jordan to host top diplomats for talks on Syria on Saturday
Jordan said on Thursday it would host talks for top diplomats to discuss developments in neighbouring Syria after Bashar al-Assad's toppling. Foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia,…
Palestinians report 25 dead in Israeli strike on Nuseirat in Gaza
An Israeli strike in the central section of the Gaza Strip resulted in numerous fatalities on Thursday, according to Palestinian reports. At least 25 Palestinians have lost their lives in…
Palestinians report numerous deaths in Israeli strikes in Gaza
An Israeli strike in the central section of the Gaza Strip resulted in numerous fatalities on Thursday, according to Palestinian reports, with other deaths reported elsewhere including…
Don’t get stranded in Illinois this winter, says car expert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Although it’s still technically fall, arctic weather has arrived in the stateline. And with those nippy days, comes the need to winterize our cars and trucks so we…
Writers Guild demands studios stop tech companies from training AI on their work
Writers Guild of America this week sent a letter to major Hollywood studios asking them to take action against tech companies that are using writers’ work to train AI tools without their…
Amid the joy after Assad's ouster, Syrians search for their missing
DAMASCUS — Corpse No. 11 was relatively pristine, with few signs of abuse save for a rictus of pained surprise. No. 26 was in worse condition, the decomposition further along but still not…
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged rich nations to honor their commitments to help the world's poor countries fight climate change…
Jamie Lee Curtis teases the surprising secret to her 40-year marriage
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jamie Lee Curtis revealed the secret to maintaining her decades-long marriage to Christopher Guest during a…
France's new prime minister to be announced on Friday
A new French prime minister will be annonced by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, his office has said. Just over a week after the fall of the centre-right government headed by Michel…
Alaska is a climate victim and a perpetrator. The next four years will only make matters worse
“I’m just waiting to start hearing methane explosions like they do in Russia,” says Bethel, Alaska, City Council Member Mark Springer. Until recently he and his wife would pick summer…
AI Chatbot Encourages Teen to Kill Parents Over Screen Time Dispute, Character.ai Sued
A Texas family has filed a lawsuit against the AI chatbot company, Character.ai, after the company's platform allegedly encouraged their 17-year-old son to kill his parents. The chatbot…
Woman's convoluted "hair math" calculation before shower goes viral
A woman's "hair math" dilemma has divided the internet, sparking a debate about how often women should wash their locks. Kathrin Downs (@kathrin_downs) shared a relatable conundrum on…
Iran agrees to stricter monitoring of uranium facility
Iran is permitting closer surveillance of a controversial uranium facility after agreeing that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can conduct more frequent and intensive…
Skip the hotel. These vacation apartments in Mallorca are just 3 steps from the sea
Calas de Mallorca is a resort town on the Southeast coast of the island of Mallorca, Spain. Known for its vibrant blue beaches and picturesque coves, it is a popular vacation destination…
Frankfurt Airport's November passenger traffic rises 1 percent
German airport operator Fraport Group reported on Thursday that passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport in the month of November edged up from last year. Total passenger numbers at all…
Cucumber recall update as FDA gives Walmart products highest risk level
The recall of Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices from 34 Walmart stores in Texas has been given a Class I risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens agrees to plead guilty to federal charges
A former FBI informant accused of falsely claiming that President Biden and his son Hunter accepted bribes has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court papers filed…
19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 1. The projects will contribute…
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie bring back the joy of 'The Simple Life'
✓ Link copied to clipboard! "The world needs to 'sanasa' and we are bringing it to them." Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are ready to bring a little "sanasa" to the world with Peacock's…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Share Joyous Engagement News with Fans: A Love Story Set to Sparkle All the Way to the Altar
Pop sensation Selena Gomez is set to tie the knot with record producer Benny Blanco. The couple, who have been together for over a year, recently announced their engagement, sending waves…
German president meets Nigerians behind the Lagos start-up boom
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier got a glimpse of Nigeria's booming start-up scene on Thursday, at the end of a two-day visit to the West African country. In Nigeria's business…