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The moment a curious kitten terrified his owners with a fearless leap has gained viral attention online. In footage from […]

A woman has gone viral for capturing the moment her oblivious dog finally realized she was in the room with

An 11-year-old senior dog has found herself back in a shelter in Austin, Texas, where she waits patiently at her

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has posted a social media message claiming that 2025 will be the year of “victory”

Giving up or cutting down on alcohol has long been a classic New Year’s resolution, but doing the Dry January

What’s New Sports fans will be able to celebrate the first day of 2025 with a packed viewing schedule as

Democrat-run cities and states are experiencing growing uncertainty over how effective sanctuary policies, designed to combat deportations of undocumented immigrants,

A wave of new laws across the United States come into effect on January 1, impacting areas ranging from social

The debate over whether not wearing makeup in the workplace is “unprofessional” has gained attention on TikTok, where women have

Donald Trump supporters on social media speculated over whether a divine message was being sent after lightning strikes reportedly hit

While China remains outwardly sanguine on North Korea, subtle differences in their diplomatic relations this year may signal rising frustration

Homebuyers and homeowners have been waiting on the sidelines of the U.S. housing market for years now, holding back for

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. With births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths surging

A new year brings new laws, and several are set to take effect in Florida on January 1, 2025. At

Starting off the new year right can include various traditions, and some of them will require special New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, and many stores and restaurants will close their doors to give their employees

New Year’s Day is recognized as a federal holiday, and many offices, stores and restaurants will be closed. Many Americans

President-elect Donald Trump was asked by a reporter on Tuesday night at his New Year’s Eve party, “Why’d you change

Happy New Year, Connections players! If the holiday isn’t stopping you from playing, Newsweek is here to help you beat

Happy New Year! It’s the first day of 2025, and a great way to start would be by completing today’s

Braga Fresh has issued a voluntary recall for 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart stores in 20

There’s been a dramatic increase in gastrointestinal illnesses aboard cruise ships in recent weeks—and norovirus is to blame for most

The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2) and the No. 9 Boise State Broncos (12-1) will meet in the

More than three decades after raping and murdering an elderly woman, Christopher Roseboro, on death row since 1994, on Tuesday

Since Randy Orton has spent nearly a quarter of a century with the WWE, there’s no doubt that the Viper

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday addressed four areas of “illegitimate activity” that he said threaten the independence

Three states are bracing for lake-effect snow starting on Wednesday and extending until Sunday in some regions, the National Weather

A Georgia state court judge died by suicide at the courthouse Monday night after leaving a letter to Governor Brian

Fireworks displays are appearing in cities across the world to celebrate the arrival of 2025 in New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Wall Street closed out a record-breaking year on Tuesday with a mixed performance with stocks sliding in the final trading

The NFL world was dealt with quite a shock when the Dallas Cowboys decided to release running back Ezekiel Elliott.

A new year means new routines and perhaps new purchases, particularly when it comes to your streaming service lineup. While

Republican Representative Thomas Massie said Tuesday that House Speaker Mike Johnson will not be able to enact President-elect Donald Trump’s

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Actress Kristen Bell has opted to become part of the solution

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t slated to become a free agent until next winter. However, his future with the

As the Boston Red Sox attempt to upgrade their offense after several significant additions to their pitching staff, they are

Two security guards were shot and injured at a downtown Los Angeles shopping center after confronting a man attempting to

The list of witnesses Rudy Giuliani plans to call in his defense in his looming trial was made public after

A hazardous chemical incident at a cheese plant in eastern New Mexico left 20 workers sickened by toxic fumes on

A New Jersey offshore wind project is requesting a second delay on its plans to develop a wind farm, citing

After a heated on-court clash on Sunday, both the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets have been dinged by the NBA.

A mother in Alabama was charged this week in connection with the deaths of two toddlers, authorities announced. Why It

The Dallas Cowboys are not waiting to the end of the 2024 regular season to start making some huge changes.

The San Francisco Giants were rumored to be heavily interested in signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes. But Burnes ultimately signed

A pet parent who returned home later than expected made a bold statement about the dog’s reaction, which left social

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Eminem shared his thoughts about another rapper competing for the 2025

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions on groups in Russia and Iran accused of orchestrating sophisticated disinformation campaigns targeting

Costco will close all of its U.S. locations on New Year’s Day. As in previous years, the warehouse giant confirmed

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Shaquille O’Neal is proving he’s not just a basketball legend —

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, you might not expect to see someone bring out a bag

Kimberly Marasco, the Florida artist who accused Taylor Swift and her production company of copyright infringement, on Tuesday spoke out

Food recalls related to bacteria contamination hit their highest level in five years in 2024. That included 154 recalls from

The great console wars of the early- to mid-90’s was waged between two titans of the industry: Sega and Nintendo.

Rapper and podcaster Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness after a neighbor reported seeing him naked on their doorbell

The San Francisco 49ers saw their worst fear come true on Monday Night Football, as star quarterback Brock Purdy went

Juan Jaime’s major league career was brief but, like many, represented the tip of an iceberg in a professional career

The Texas Bowl is here to spice up your New Year’s Eve with a high-octane clash between the Baylor Bears

More than three decades after a mother of three disappeared in New York, authorities have finally identified her remains using

Electronic music producer Anyma has set a new standard for live performances at the Las Vegas Sphere with his innovative

It took a record-breaking $765 million deal to get it done, but the New York Mets found a way to

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Amanda Stanton had an interesting theory this week, and the internet

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Gordon Ramsay is celebrating his New Year’s Eve by sharing an

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Livvy Dunne is entering 2025 with one thing on her mind

There will be “another solid year of global economic growth in 2025,” but that different countries will see different rates

Only two people survived a South Korean plane crash on Sunday that killed 179 people, and they were saved because

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Audrey McGraw is stepping into the spotlight, and it’s clear she’s

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors As 2024 comes to a close, Mike Wolfe is reflecting on

Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was removed from the league back in 2021 after a string of

From mistakenly introducing the Ukrainian president as his rival to mixing up the gate at Kabul’s international airport for a

Chocolate could become more ethical and environmentally friendly in 2026 now that scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a

A woman was brought to tears after spotting the “saddest” item at a thrift store honoring a person’s late pets.

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Could a fascination with celebrity gossip be more than just entertainment

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Sarah Jane Ramos is the latest victim in a string of

A Kansas-based family have delighted viewers online after sharing an image of the stray cat they found and later adopted

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a massive $765 million contract this winter. They don’t have to make

Coming into the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays looked to be in a position to aggressively add talent in an

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Mariska Hargitay is embracing the winter weather. In a new post

The New York Yankees have had a busy offseason. They signed Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt. They also traded for

One Piece season two is coming to Netflix in 2025, and the brand new chapter has entered production in South

The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is serving up a New Year’s treat as the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3) square

A cat owner from Canada revealed her pet’s unusual hobby in a viral TikTok video and internet users can’t cope

The New York Mets need at least one more pitcher to finalize their rotation. President of baseball operations David Stearns

More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Another million

Officials in China have debuted a new model of high-speed train, which they say could be the world’s fastest when

The New York Police Department (NYPD) on Tuesday announced they identified the woman who died after being set on fire

A dad helping his toddler daughter do things by herself regretted his decision after the coffee he had been craving

Bookmakers are sharing their odds for a likely wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in 2025. The “Shake It

The IRS has lost $20 billion in funding as part of Congress’ bid to stop the government shutdown, crippling its

Health and fitness tips are always at our fingertips. But what works for one person might not work for another—and

A U.S. military appeals court has rejected U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s attempt to void plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh

The Los Angeles Rams have locked up the NFC West following the Washington Commanders win against the Atlanta Falcons. With

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Ryan Seacrest has one big-buck New Year’s resolution as he heads

An air hostess has shared one of the biggest differences between that job and her other role as a nurse.

Singer Iyah May has emerged as the new darling of the political right after her latest track, “Karmageddon,” became a

Montenegro extradited South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States on Tuesday following a decision of its justice

Several House Republicans are holding out support for Mike Johnson ahead of the House speaker’s race later this week, even

A sixth-century sword described as “astonishing” has been discovered at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in rural England. Lead archaeologist Duncan Sayer

As the college football world rings in the new year, the Louisville Cardinals (8-4) and Washington Huskies (6-6) are gearing

Most cats are usually fussy eaters, but one named Mr. Lime recently went viral for snacking on a very unusual

Mia Chard, a 42-year-old from Utah, is offering a fresh perspective on love and connection, sharing her journey into her

NASCAR insiders reveal just how much influence the $1.1 billion-a-year television partners have in the sport, and it’s a lot.

Puerto Rico faces the prospect of ringing in New Year’s Eve in darkness following a widespread power outage that has

Berlin police detained a man on Tuesday following a knife attack that left two people injured in the city’s Charlottenburg

New Year’s Eve is bringing fireworks early this year as the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3) face the Michigan

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are “not going anywhere,” according to team owner

Puerto Rico’s Governor-Elect Jenniffer González addressed the widespread power outage affecting the island on New Year’s Eve, calling for urgent

NASCAR driver Christopher Bell has confirmed his plans to make a comeback to dirt racing in 2025. Bell has decided

Costco is facing threats of a boycott from supporters of President-elect Donald Trump after executives refused to dismantle diversity, equity

Drinking coffee and tea might reduce the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and

A woman whose daughter dropped her phone behind her old fireplace was amazed by what she found in there. Jill

Cody Rhodes is currently on top of the world as the Undisputed WWE Champion, but he is very aware careers

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Gal Gadot just shared a story that proves she’s a superhero

Three-time WWE Champion Sheamus unexpectedly returned to the ring for the final episode of Raw on the USA Network, making

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are going out earlier in January, February and March of 2025. The payments are usually

TikTok finance influencer Kyla Scanlon, who has over 200,000 followers, said on Tuesday that the platform flagged her post about

A social media star who describes himself as a “professional snake wrangler” feared he would die after being bitten by

Medicare will begin capping prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually from January 1—a move that’s widely expected to benefit millions

In 2025, it is safe to say most people are hoping for some luck, but could that come from an

Cruz Beckham shot back at a person who on social media said people only cared about his new song “For

Ohio police have finally solved the 1981 cold case murder of 18-year-old Debbie Lee Miller, but the killer will never

Residents in the RiverCamps neighborhood of Bay County, Florida, have been warned not to use potable water for drinking, bathing,

The thought that wooden cutting boards hold bacteria longer may not be true—in fact, the plastic cutting board in your

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Kourtney Kardashian Barker and her husband, Travis Barker, celebrated Christmas Eve

China has completed the construction of the world’s longest express tunnel through the Tianshan Mountains, according to a local news

NASCAR’s Chief Operating Officer, Steve O’Donnell, has discussed potential changes to the NASCAR playoff format. As the 2024 season wrapped

Lenny Randle, whose colorful career in baseball on and off the field endeared him to fans on two continents, passed

A woman asked the universe what it was doing when it put her in a dream situation for a single

A mom shared her “controversial” parenting takes on TikTok, triggering a viral debate. Lori Meo (@loricowsandstuff), 56, from Foster, Rhode

The Legend of Zelda series may be blowing minds with games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the

When you’re jammed into Times Square with scores of others to celebrate New Year’s Eve, there’s one predicament you might

A cat owner has left social media in hysterics after revealing the unexpected place she discovered her cat when she

As 2024 comes to a close, many people are wondering whether banks and other essential services will be open on

Those who receive a Department of Veterans Affairs disability payments will get a 2.5 percent increase next year, to take

Changes to WhatsApp’s operating system will prevent some older smartphones using the app in 2025. The alterations to the social

January 1 marks New Year’s Day, and as it’s a national holiday, many stores will be closed. You may be

One of the hallmarks of the end of a year is Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The show has

People all over the world will tune in on January 1 for one of America’s oldest New Year’s celebrations: the

A majority of Americans are generally apprehensive about 2025, 56 percent expecting the country to experience “economic difficulty,” and 76

Forecasts continue to point toward the Arctic polar vortex bringing chilling winds across swathes of the U.S. in the new

A French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has reached Asia, the NATO member state’s military announced on Monday, where it will be

Ukrainian troops have regained lost positions around Chasiv Yar, it has been reported, as a map shows the latest state

Humans have been trying to look younger since records began, and the newest fad on the market might actually work—or

A woman returning home from visiting her in-laws realized she had an extra passenger halfway through her hourlong drive. Mary

One dog’s ingenious use of her owner’s blue blanket has gained her viral attention, winning the hearts of millions of

President-elect Donald Trump may be afraid of upsetting the “king of the world” Elon Musk, right-wing activist Laura Loomer has

Russia has withdrawn from the Agarak border checkpoint on the Armenia-Iran border after patrolling for 30 years, according to the

First baseman Pete Alonso’s free agency experience probably isn’t going how he initially hoped it would. With several teams opting

The New York Mets are less likely to re-sign Pete Alonso with each day that passes and an agreement isn’t

Orlando Arcia’s lack of offensive production is prompting the Atlanta Braves to look at infield options for next season and

The North Korean authorities are reportedly handing out “war certificates” to families of soldiers killed in action on the front

A Ralphs grocery store in Burbank, California, has added glass partitions to an aisle containing frequently stolen items, requiring customers

The night sky could soon offer a spectacle of a lifetime as the T Coronae Borealis star system gears up

Some people in the United States fear Donald Trump’s economic agenda could see the economy fall into recession, with experts

Possible evidence of bird flu has been detected in three cities in Maricopa County, Arizona—Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe—through wastewater sampling.

At Newsweek, we love animals, and every week we crown a Newsweek Pet of the Week from our readers’ favorite

The moment a 5-year-old stole the show during her family holiday photo shoot has gone viral on Instagram. Racking up

Farmers relying on the Colorado River are raising the alarm as diminishing river flows threaten food supplies and could lead

Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul and owner of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has changed

A drone has led Mexican authorities to the discovery of a suspected drug tunnel beneath the U.S.-Mexico border, officials reported.

Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year’s Eve surprise by releasing a new song. The country music superstar

The Lithuanian Bakery Inc. has voluntarily recalled two of its desserts after they were found to contain undeclared allergens and

A farm owner in Montana filmed the moment her horse met a baby donkey for the first time, capturing the

A number of MAGA and Republican figures have criticized President-elect Donald Trump after he endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson. Newsweek

Defaults on credit cards in the U.S. have spiked significantly in the last year, according to a new report. Credit

The U.S. Census Bureau has projected that the nation’s population will hit 341,145,670 at midnight on New Year’s Day. It

The Biden Administration has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach targeting the U.S. Treasury Department, attributed to a state-sponsored group linked

A series of new laws passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott are due

Congestion pricing is set to begin again in New York City after Governor Kathy Hochul reintroduced a lower toll rate.

Parts of Texas are likely to be hit with unusually cold temperatures as a polar vortex looks set to push

A Ukrainian naval drone has destroyed a Russian helicopter in a historic strike in the Black Sea, according to the

An EasyJet pilot decided to make things lighthearted when taking off for one of the world’s most difficult airports, leaving

It’s been a big few years for triple-threat Greta Gerwig. With her most recent film, Barbie, joining the $1 billion

Princess Kate is preparing to rebuild her life as a working royal after 12 months mired by a major health

Vladimir Putin has given illegal migrants four months to get legal status as he issues a decree which could force

A single sentence at a company meeting pushed one employee to walk away from a decade-long career, sparking discussions online

As the final hours of the year approach, people around the world are preparing to mark the occasion with traditions

Kate Beckinsale said she was once “forced by a publicist” to do a photoshoot while bleeding from a miscarriage, as

A recall of products, including onions, from Gracie’s Kitchen has been given a Class II risk classification from the FDA

A new law in California has been brought in which aims to reduce homework for students in California. The Healthy

Vietnam, southeast Asia’s third-most-populous country, has seen its birth rate dip to 1.91 births per woman in 2024—its lowest level

The United States and Japan have formulated their first guidelines for extended deterrence, which include the possible employment of the

Director Robert Eggers has said Lily-Rose Depp brought him “to tears” during her audition for Nosferatu. Newsweek emailed a spokesperson

E. Jean Carroll, who was found to have been sexually assaulted by Donald Trump, will likely pursue a $83-million judgment

California, the most populous U.S. state and fifth-largest world economy, will effectively ban the use of most expanded plastic foam

A fire has broken out at a Russian oil depot deep behind the frontline in Kursk, according to the Kyiv

Russia’s biggest bank has joined the country’s digital currency scheme, which could help the economy weather turbulence caused by sanctions.

It is not unusual for dogs to beg for food while someone is eating, but one pup is content to

A cat owner from South Carolina has gone viral on TikTok after revealing the reason she spent £200 at the

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun collecting and testing aged cheese made from raw cow’s milk over concerns

A dog owner from Massachusetts captured her golden retriever’s reaction when he learned that his girlfriend was coming over, and

Hollywood A-listers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their divorce settlement after eight years of negotiations. Why It Matters

The movie Wicked has officially become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in box office history, surpassing the movie musical Mamma Mia.

President-elect Donald Trump kicked off 2024 with the unofficial title of “defendant of the year,” staring down criminal and civil

President-elect Donald Trump finds himself at a crossroads as Elon Musk, his billionaire backer, has called to expand the H-1B

Newsweek has created a map showing states where respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are surging. In the week ending December

China’s first domestically built passenger jet is taking aim at markets previously dominated by Western companies like Boeing and Airbus.

Joe Rogan briefly paused discussion on his popular podcast recently, after a guest used a term that reminded him of

Legendary CNN anchorman Aaron Brown died on Sunday at the age of 76 according to his family, as reported by

A woman has urged her brother to reconsider his choice of baby name for his daughter amid concerns over what

Winter weather advisories were in places for five U.S. states from the National Weather Service (NWS) early Tuesday, with up