Posts by Kevin Harson
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 170 million Americans. All the justices need to do, he says, is to stand aside and suspend a pending law that could shut down TikTok…
Read MorePresident-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 has “always liked the visas.” The comments came as Trump loyalists have been fulminating against each other online for days over the H-1B…
Read MoreMap 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 the National Weather Service (NWS) via email for comment. Why It Matters Holiday travel continues as millions of Americans head back from their Christmas…
Read MoreChess 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 York due to a dress code violation. The world’s No. 1 ranked player refused to change out of his jeans after a previous warning, leading to his…
Read MoreCelebrities 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, musicians, and more notable names made headlines for their weddings — including a few first-time marriages. We’ve compiled a list of famous couples who said “I do” this…
Read MoreCan 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 program likening it to indentured servitude. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services media team for comment on Sunday. Why It Matters President-elect Donald Trump…
Read MoreLuka 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 strain, we learned that his home was burglarized on Friday. NBA insider Marc Stein shared on Saturday in a statement…
Read MoreElon 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 Twitter, via email for comment from the tech mogul on Saturday morning. Why It Matters Musk’s comments posted on X on Friday night come…
Read MorePro 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 an honor for all of these legendary athletes. More News: Groundbreaking Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Passes Away at 78 The finalists are: Eric…
Read MoreHow 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 Heels (6-6). Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET and fans can tune in on ESPN. Head Coach Bill Belichick of the North…
Read MoreWinter 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 in some areas of Wyoming. Why It Matters Such conditions could create hazardous travel conditions and power outages. The NWS is urging residents to prepare for dangerous…
Read MoreUkraine 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 the protected facility on December 26 in the Oryol region, around 200 miles southwest of Moscow and roughly 130 miles from Ukraine. Newsweek has contacted the…
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