Posts by Kevin Harson
How Trump’s foreign policy is creating an opportunity for China in Latin America
During a nine-day trip through Latin America in the fall, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina and inaugurated a $3-billion Chinese-funded port in Peru. Over and over, Xi stressed his interest in strengthening economic ties with the region 10,000 miles from Beijing. “True friends always feel…
Read MoreCivilization 7 Update 1.0.1 patch notes detail AI and UI improvements
By Oliver Brandt is a Contributing Pop Culture Writer based in Tasmania, Australia. Their focus is reporting on video games, film, and TV. They have extensive knowledge of video game history and communities both in Australia and abroad, animated films and television shows, and international cinema. Oliver joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked…
Read MoreSarah Michelle Gellar is returning for Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Sarah Michelle Gellar is grabbing her stakes and gearing up for an all-new Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series, a direct continuation of the cult favourite series that originally aired in 1997 and ran until 2003, is currently being developed by Hulu. According to an article…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s transgender order blocked by Reagan-Appointed judge
By Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek’s National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can…
Read MoreHamas reacts to Trump’s Gaza proposal
By Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology. She joined Newsweek in January 2023, having previously worked as a reporter at the Daily Express, and is a graduate of International Journalism at City,…
Read MoreAmericans’ big health care concerns? Affordability and access, says Gallup
Americans share health care executives’ concerns for access and affordability, according to new research from Gallup. The analytics and advisory company shared a sneak peek of its report, “Public Health Priorities and the Pathway Forward,” with Newsweek. Along with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, Gallup surveyed more than 2,100 U.S. adults from December…
Read More“Wordle” today #1,327 hints and answer for Wednesday, February 5 game
Are you close to conquering today’s Wordle but can’t quite work it out? Newsweek has your back. Over the last few years, Wordle has dominated the online puzzle space. Its creator, Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, developed the viral word game and released it to the public in 2021. By 2022, The New York Times…
Read MoreRepublican suggests turning Gaza “into Mar-a-Lago” after Trump announcement
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace said, “Let’s turn Gaza into Mar-A-Lago,” following an announcement from President Donald Trump that the United States will “take over” the Gaza strip. Newsweek reached out to Representative Mace’s office via online form on Tuesday for comment. Why It Matters In a news briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on…
Read MoreMore than 13% of the FBI worked on January 6 cases
The FBI on Tuesday released the names of some 5,000 employees who worked on cases related to the deadly January 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. The Context The release comes amid the Department of Justice (DOJ) examining those from its ranks who worked on January 6 cases, including firing roughly 30 prosecutors last week…
Read MoreSibling not prepared for brother’s reaction to sister landing job interview
When a woman received a call inviting her for a job interview, she expected support from her family. Instead, what followed was a row that left the room in uncomfortable silence. The 22-year-old original poster (OP), identified as LayaRene, described how her brother’s reaction overshadowed what should have been a moment of excitement for their…
Read MoreCM Punk Reacts To WWE Royal Rumble Backlash
Royal Rumble 2025 was a massive success, setting a high precedent for every other premium live event this year. A large part of this was because it was capped off with Jey Uso shockingly coming out on top over John Cena during the Men’s Royal Rumble. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair Files for…
Read More“F yes” trends after Elon Musk asks if DOGE should audit IRS
Elon Musk stirred controversy once again with a viral poll on X, asking users if his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should audit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The results were overwhelmingly in favor, with more than 90 percent of respondents supporting the move—including 40 percent who chose the option “F Yes.” The poll quickly…
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