House speaker says deploying Marines in Los Angeles not “heavy-handed”

House speaker says deploying Marines in Los Angeles not “heavy-handed”

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s call to place active-duty U.S. Marines near Los Angeles on “high alert” amid ongoing protests, saying during a Sunday interview appearance on ABC News that the move is not “heavy-handed.” Newsweek has reached out to Johnson for comment via email on Sunday. Why…

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‘The Lost Bus’ Teaser: Matthew McConaughey Rescues Kids From 2018 Camp Fire In Paul Greengrass Survival Drama

‘The Lost Bus’ Teaser: Matthew McConaughey Rescues Kids From 2018 Camp Fire In Paul Greengrass Survival Drama

As California continues to rebuild after the wildfires earlier this year, Apple’s latest survival drama immortalizes the deadliest fire in the state’s history. In the first teaser for Paul Greengrass‘ The Lost Bus, premiering this fall in select theaters and on Apple TV+, Matthew McConaughey plays school bus driver Kevin McCay, who drives his bus…

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‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Defends Writers Amid Tech Growth: “We Are Feeling The Plate Shift Underneath Us”

‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Defends Writers Amid Tech Growth: “We Are Feeling The Plate Shift Underneath Us”

Jon Stewart gave a stirring defense of writers as tech companies increasingly dominate the entertainment business. The Daily Show host said the loss of opportunities for writers as technology companies, such as Apple, Netflix and Amazon move further into the business, would be a “tragic thing to lose”. At an FYC event to promote the…

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LA Protests: Clip of “Blackhawk helicopter” dropping off boxes sparks alarm

LA Protests: Clip of “Blackhawk helicopter” dropping off boxes sparks alarm

A news report showing what appears to be a Blackhawk helicopter resupplying federal officials clashing with protesters who are demonstrating against immigration enforcement tactics has sparked alarm. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes, mainly through executive orders, and has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar…

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ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over X Post That Called Trump Official Stephen Miller A “World-Class Hater”

ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over X Post That Called Trump Official Stephen Miller A “World-Class Hater”

ABC News said that it has suspended senior national correspondent Terry Moran over a late night X post, now deleted, attacking Trump administration official Stephen Miller as a “world class hater.” “ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” a network spokesperson said. “The…

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Israel will block Greta Thunberg’s boat from reaching Gaza: IDF chief

Israel will block Greta Thunberg’s boat from reaching Gaza: IDF chief

Israel’s government has ordered the country’s military to intercept the humanitarian ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Gaza and stop it from reaching the embattled territory. “I have instructed the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] to act so that the Madleen does not reach Gaza, and to take whatever measures are necessary to that…

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Chinese managers take reins at TikTok Shop in US as sales miss goal

Chinese managers take reins at TikTok Shop in US as sales miss goal

[SEATTLE] ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has been replacing US-hired staff near Seattle with managers connected to China, aiming to replicate its e-commerce success in Asia after sales fell short in America. TikTok Shop initially set a goal to increase its US e-commerce business tenfold last year to US$17.5 billion in transaction volume, but had to…

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Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Situation Receives Shocking New Details

Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Situation Receives Shocking New Details

A deal has finally been agreed upon between the Pittsburgh Steelers and future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After months of rumors, reports, and speculation, Rodgers will officially be the team’s new starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. He will be playing on a one-year deal. More than likely, this will be a…

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Sir David Attenborough Tells Prince William He “Nearly Drowned Due To Faulty Scuba-Diving Equipment”

Sir David Attenborough Tells Prince William He “Nearly Drowned Due To Faulty Scuba-Diving Equipment”

Veteran broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has shared in a discussion with Prince Wiliam that he almost drowned when he was given faulty diving equipment at the beginning of his career. The Guardian newspaper reports that the 99-year-old veteran broadcaster was discussing his latest documentary Ocean when he recalled an incident on a 1957, when he…

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Scottie Scheffler Tweaks Tour Schedule with Major Ramifications

Scottie Scheffler Tweaks Tour Schedule with Major Ramifications

Scottie Scheffler is in full grind mode after his injury comeback. Fresh off his PGA Championship victory, where he secured his third major title, Scheffler wasted no time keeping the momentum alive. Just weeks later, he defended his Memorial Tournament title, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back at Muirfield Village. His…

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