Why is California’s rainy season in winter, unlike everywhere else in U.S.?
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Why is California’s rainy season in winter, unlike everywhere else in U.S.?

As the first major atmospheric river of the winter arrives in Los Angeles, it brings with it the hope that the fire risk has finally receded, the danger…

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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds

Infant mortality increased along with births in most states with abortion bans in the first 18 months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to new…

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Warming Trend in U.S.-Russia Relations Leaves Ukraine in a Tough Spot
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Warming Trend in U.S.-Russia Relations Leaves Ukraine in a Tough Spot

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was already facing a daunting week as foreign officials gathered in Europe for talks about his country’s future. The Trump administration was demanding…

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A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers
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A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers

The bar on Avenue A was already packed when a New York University junior joined the door line on a recent Friday night in the East Village. Outside,…

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Judge Blocks Trump, Compares Him to Bull in China Shop
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Judge Blocks Trump, Compares Him to Bull in China Shop

A federal judge has compared President Donald Trump to a “bull in a china shop” while reinstating special counsel Hampton Dellinger, whom Trump had fired. Newsweek has contacted…

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Why Fans Can’t Stop Comparing Taylor Swift to This ‘High School Musical’ Character
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Why Fans Can’t Stop Comparing Taylor Swift to This ‘High School Musical’ Character

By Sophie Hessekiel is a Newsweek writer based in Los Angeles. Her focus is on celebrity news and entertainment. She has also written extensively about culture and relationships for a…

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Eric Adams Dodges Second Legal Action From Trump DOJ
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Eric Adams Dodges Second Legal Action From Trump DOJ

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing New York state, Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them…

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How To Buy 4 Nations Face-Off Gear
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How To Buy 4 Nations Face-Off Gear

The 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is set to take over Montreal’s Bell Centre and Boston’s TD Garden from February 12–20, bringing together the best NHL talent in…

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Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco will join the 2026 governor’s race
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Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco will join the 2026 governor’s race

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, an avid supporter of President Trump and fierce critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, will run for governor in 2026. Bianco, a law-and-order conservative,…

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John Mellencamp’s Daughter Reveals Harrowing Health Scare
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John Mellencamp’s Daughter Reveals Harrowing Health Scare

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Rock ‘n’ roll legend John Mellencamp’s daughter, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, has shared some harrowing news with her fans. On…

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