Posts by Kevin Harson
US warship fires laser weapon in stunning photo
A U.S. warship, which is currently deployed in the Western Pacific Ocean, was pictured firing its laser at a drone target last week. Newsweek has contacted the Pentagon and the U.S. Navy for further comment by email. Why It Matters The destroyer, USS Preble, completed a switch of home port in October last year when…
Read MoreSatellite photos show North Korea expanding major seaport
New satellite imagery suggests North Korea is expanding a key port, with analysts pointing to recent additions that could increase the site’s capacity to import oil and receive naval vessels, according to an analysis by 38 North, a program of the Stimson Center think tank. Newsweek reached out to the North Korean Embassy in China…
Read More“Connections” February 4: Hints and answers for puzzle #604
Connections skyrocketed to popularity in 2023 when it was launched by The New York Times. Today, it is the newspaper’s second-most popular game behind Wordle. Last year, Wyna Liu—the NYT crossword editor who also helped develop Connections—spoke out on the worldwide phenomenon with Newsweek. “The response has been really incredible and overwhelming, and unexpected,” Liu…
Read More“Wordle” Today #1,326 hints and answer for Tuesday, February 4 game
Wordle is The New York Times’ most-popular word game, and it’s easy to see why. Josh Wardle, a Welsh-born engineer, developed the viral brainteaser and released it to the public in October 2021 before the NYT purchased it in January 2022 for an undisclosed seven-figure sum. Part of what makes Wordle so appealing is its…
Read MoreState Farm slammed for seeking up to 38% policy hike after wildfires
State Farm has come under heavy criticism for seeking a 22 percent rate hike, with a 38 percent increase for renters, in the wake of the devastating California wildfires. “It’s not fair for State Farm to pad its bank account on the backs of homeowners who may have just lost everything,” Los Angeles advocacy group…
Read MoreWaffle House adds 50 cent egg surcharge amid bird flu crisis
Waffle House, the popular Georgia-based restaurant chain with over 2,000 locations across 25 states, has implemented a temporary 50 cent per egg surcharge across all menus effective Monday, as the chain increased costs in response to ongoing egg shortages triggered by an outbreak of bird flu. Newsweek reached out to Waffle House via email on…
Read MoreFBI Agents Association urges Congress to protect jobs amid feared purge
The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA), which represents more than 14,000 current and former FBI agents, implored Congress to protect agency personnel at risk of being fired over their involvement in investigations related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Read MoreHow to Watch Magic at Warriors: Live Stream NBA Basketball, TV Channel
By Kilty Cleary is a Los Angeles-based media and marketing pro with 18+ years of experience. He’s worked with top brands like Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, building key partnerships and creating engaging content. Follow him on X and IG @theonlykilty Kilty Cleary Contributing Sports Writer news article Based on facts, either observed and verified…
Read MoreBusinesses close, children skip school for ‘a day without immigrants’ protest
In Southern California and across the country on Monday, dozens of businesses nationwide closed, schools reported lower attendance and families put off trips to the grocery store in observance of “A day without immigrants.” The call to action, which began circulating on social media last week, encouraged immigrants to skip work, keep their children home…
Read MoreKennedy assassination letter is being sold
A rare letter signed by former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover discussing the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination is set to go up for auction at Julien’s Auctions. The letter, dated November 9, 1964, offers insight into the FBI’s role in the investigation and Hoover’s perspective on the events that shook the nation…
Read MoreAmericans running out of time to claim $6,000 settlement from data breach
Time is running out for millions of Americans affected by a data breach to claim their share of a large settlement. Victims of the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. data breach, which exposed sensitive personal information, have until February 10 to submit their claims for up to $6,000. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global…
Read MoreACLU sues Trump administration for shutting down asylum process at southern border
The ACLU sued the Trump administration for shutting down most avenues to asylum, a move that has thrown the immigration system into chaos, sowed confusion at the southern border and left tens of thousands in Mexico who sought to enter the U.S. legally with few options. Lawyers representing three nonprofits that provide services for asylum…
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