Posts by Kevin Harson
Nikki Glaser scores big win after hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser has won widespread acclaim for hosting Sunday’s 82nd Golden Globe Awards—and she’s also benefitting in a big way on social media. The Emmy nominee made history as the first woman to host the ceremony solo, and she didn’t disappoint as she peppered the prestigious soirée with a batch of jokes that kept…
Read MoreDon’t Fall For Merchan’s Trap | Opinion
Judge Juan Merchan‘s obsession with landing his white whale, Donald Trump, revealed itself this week in all its political dis-glory. People v. Trump was the only one of the four lawfare cases brought by Democratic prosecutors to reach a conviction. While Merchan has declared that he will impose a sentence of “unconditional discharge,” which means…
Read MoreBracing for Trump, Mexico aims to roll out a ‘panic app’ for Mexican nationals being deported
Mexico City — Hardly a day goes by here that Mexico’s president or one of her aides does not speak of some plan being devised in case President-elect Donald Trump goes through with his threats of mass deportations and punishing tariffs — testament to how vulnerable Mexico is to shifting policies in Washington. The latest from…
Read MoreWildfire photos show Southern California devastation—”Looks like Mars”
Photos show homes and infrastructure in the affluent Californian neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have been destroyed as wildfires rage through Los Angeles’ suburbs. The Palisades Fire, which erupted on Tuesday, rapidly spread and covered more than 2,900 acres in just 13 hours. Later, the Eaton Fire near Altadena and the Hurst Fire in Sylmar also…
Read MoreOpinion: The limits of an imperial presidency
Whatever Trump and his advisors say, I know he won’t be able to remake Washington easily and swiftly. President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the most powerful job in the free world with the putative mandate to take on the 3 million employees of the “deep state,” an insecure border, the annual $800-billion government contracting-industrial…
Read MoreUS sends another missile-tracking plane to watch North Korea’s weapons
The United States deployed a second missile-tracking aircraft to an air base in the Western Pacific Ocean, following the nuclear-armed North Korea testing a hypersonic weapon. Newsweek has contacted the U.S. Pacific Air Forces for comment by email. The North Korean Embassy in Beijing, China, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Why…
Read MoreWill AI replace therapists?
The growing reliance on ChatGPT for mental health support is transforming the way people navigate emotional struggles. A growing trend on social media, particularly TikTok, features individuals using ChatGPT as a therapeutic tool. Users describe sharing their thoughts with the AI and receiving feedback or guidance, often expressing surprise at how perceptive and emotionally intelligent…
Read MoreHurst Fire erupts in California as Los Angeles battles multiple blazes
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! A Hurst Fire has broken out in California as Los Angeles battles multiple wildfires.According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire, initially called the Sylmar Fire, is burning over 100 acres and is spreading rapidly after breaking out at around 10:30 pm last night. A Mandatory evacuation order…
Read MoreNew California wildfire prompts evacuations in Pasadena, Altadena
A new wildfire erupted in Los Angeles County on Tuesday night near Pasadena and Altadena as firefighters continue battling the inferno in Pacific Palisades that quickly ballooned amid punishing Santa Ana winds. Why It Matters The wildfires on Tuesday have prompted large areas of evacuations across the county as thousands of acres have been engulfed.…
Read More“Connections” January 8: answers and hints for puzzle #577
If today’s Connections puzzle has you stumped, you’ve come to the right place, as Newsweek has gathered some handy hints to guide you through. After its debut in The New York Times in June 2023, Connections quickly built a large following. The puzzle challenges players to group words based on subtle links, combining logic with…
Read MoreToday’s “Wordle” #1,299 clues and answer for Wednesday, January 8 game
It has been more than three years since Wordle launched, and it continues to reign as a firm favorite among word puzzle fans around the world. The popular brainteaser was invented by Josh Wardle, a Welsh-born software engineer based in New York City. He perfected Wordle during the COVID-19 lockdowns before releasing it to the…
Read MorePacific Palisades fire prompts warning from captain: “We’re in for a fight”
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Captain Sheila Kelliher warned that firefighters are “in for a fight tonight” while battling the Pacific Palisades wildfire. Why It Matters The fire that ignited Tuesday morning has ballooned to engulf more than 1,200 acres as of 8:51 p.m. ET, according to the LAFD. Evacuations are in place for Pacific…
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