Houston hit by multiple tornadoes, leaving one dead
Multiple tornadoes struck the Houston area on Saturday, killing one person in Brazoria County and injuring four others according to local reports. Why It Matters The severe weather strikes…
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Can Trump persuade the Supreme Court to stand aside so he can solve the TikTok problem?
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is telling the Supreme Court that he can make a deal that will resolve the national security dispute over TikTok and preserve the video site for…
President-elect Trump weighs into debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to step into a raging debate among his supporters over visas for skilled workers on the side of Elon Musk, telling the New York Post he…
Map Shows 8 States That Could Have 75 mph Wind Gusts Amid Flooding
Amid this year's holiday season travel, a Saturday AccuWeather forecast map shows which states could have 75 miles per hour wind gusts amid flooding on Sunday. Newsweek has reached out to…
Chess player Magnus Carlsen disqualified from championship tournament
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New…
Celebrities who got married in 2024
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Throughout 2024, many famous faces headed to the altar to get married to their longtime partners. Actors, athletes,…
Can H-1B visa holders change jobs? Critics call workers indentured servants
Amid Republican interparty contention over H-1B visas and immigration policy, some misconceptions about workers' ability to change employers have been circulating, with some critics of the…
Luka Doncic Latest Athlete Targeted in String of Home Burglaries
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Dončić's week just went from bad to worse. After finding out that he will miss at least a month due to a left calf…
Elon Musk's vow to "go to war" raises eyebrows
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's vow to "go to war" to defend H-1B visas has raised eyebrows from some on social media. Newsweek reached out to Musk's social media platform X, formerly…
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Finalists Announced
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their finalist for the Modern-Era category of the class of 2025. While only five of these players will eventually be inducted this year, it is…
How to Watch UConn vs North Carolina, Live Stream Fenway Bowl, TV Channel
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Fenway Bowl brings an intriguing matchup to the historic Fenway Park on Saturday, as the UConn Huskies (8-4) square off against the North Carolina Tar…
Winter weather warnings in 14 states as up to 40 inches of snow to hit
Winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across multiple states, with widespread high winds and freezing temperatures expected and forecasters predicting up to 40 inches of snow…
Ukraine destroys Russian kamikaze drone facility deep behind front line
Ukraine has said it has destroyed a facility inside Russia where Iranian drones were being readied for Moscow's war effort. Ukraine's General Staff said that it had successfully attacked…
CIA 'greatly complicated' Havana Syndrome treatment: Senate
A newly released Senate intelligence report has criticized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for its handling of cases related to the mysterious health condition known as Havana…
North Korea loses more than 1000 troops in single week: US
North Korean troops fighting in Russia's Kursk region are facing mass casualties, the U.S. has said. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday that 1,000…
COVID update: CDC map reveals states with "high" wastewater viral activity
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of U.S. states have either "high" or "very high" levels of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes…
Tears as rescue dog who was abandoned by family reacts to owner moving
A previously abandoned dog's reaction to her owner moving house has broken the hearts of viewers online. The rescue dog was captured looking glum, frightened that she would be left behind…
Corbin Burnes Lands Surprising $210 Million Contract To Join NL West
✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Corbin Burnes sweepstakes ended Friday with the former Cy Young Award winner going to the National League West — but not the San Francisco Giants. The…
'Wordle' today #1,288 hints, clues and answer for Saturday, December 28
If you're struggling with today's Wordle brainteaser, you're most definitely not alone—even the game's inventor often finds it a challenge. " and I play it on the couch together each…
'Connections' December 28: Hints and answers for puzzle #566
Keeping a Connections win streak going can be quite the trying task, so if you are in need of some helpful hints and tips, then Newsweek has your back. The brainteaser was launched by The…
Mike Johnson's odds of being House speaker as Republicans stay divided
House Speaker Mike Johnson's betting odds of clinching the speakership again are just shy of 75 percent on prediction market website Polymarket, as Republican lawmakers remain divided on…
Mega Millions jackpot: How to watch draw for winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billon—the fifth-largest in the lottery game's history—as the drawing is set for 11 p.m. ET Friday. Why It Matters The odds of winning the…
How to Watch USC vs Texas A&M, Live Stream Las Vegas Bowl, TV Channel
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) and the USC Trojans (6-6) are set to collide in the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled…
Red Sox Predicted to Lose $200 Million All-Star Slugger to Hated AL Rival
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman is the best position player still available on the open market. With the Houston Astros not appearing to be overly…