Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm
January 1, 2025
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Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York. Source link

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‘Connections’ January 1: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #570
January 1, 2025
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‘Connections’ January 1: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #570

Happy New Year, Connections players! If the holiday isn’t stopping you from playing, Newsweek is here to help you beat today’s puzzle. The popular brainteaser was launched by…

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Mike Johnson Won’t ‘Be Good At’ Enacting Trump Agenda, Republican Warns
January 1, 2025
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Mike Johnson Won’t ‘Be Good At’ Enacting Trump Agenda, Republican Warns

Republican Representative Thomas Massie said Tuesday that House Speaker Mike Johnson will not be able to enact President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda. Newsweek reached out to Johnson’s spokesperson via…

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New Year’s Eve 2025 Updates: Heavy Security For NYC Ball Drop After Christmas Market Attack
December 31, 2024
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New Year’s Eve 2025 Updates: Heavy Security For NYC Ball Drop After Christmas Market Attack

More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Another million are expected to attend the115th time New Year’s…

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Dozens Dead After Truck Carrying Wedding Guests Plunges Into River
December 30, 2024
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Dozens Dead After Truck Carrying Wedding Guests Plunges Into River

Dozens died in Ethiopia after a truck carrying wedding guests plunged into a river, officials said. Why It Matters The crash happened on Sunday when an aging, overcrowded…

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Off-Year 2025 Elections to Watch in Donald Trump’s First Year of New Term
December 29, 2024
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Off-Year 2025 Elections to Watch in Donald Trump’s First Year of New Term

While 2024 was a pivotal year for elections in the United States, the off-year state and district elections ahead of the midterms may set the stage for 2026…

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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
December 28, 2024
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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?

Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc…

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How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth
December 27, 2024
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How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth

The astronauts on the I.S.S. — including two who were scheduled to return months ago — held a zero-gravity cookie-decorating contest and built a reindeer from storage bags.…

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A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down
December 25, 2024
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A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a…

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U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire
December 22, 2024
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U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire

A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said. Source link

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