Wicked and Gladiator 2 Both Took Decades to Make, but They’ve Arrived Right on Time
Empires in decline. Demagogues on the rise. Welcome to this weekend’s two escapist blockbusters!
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Mom-to-Be's 'Boundaries' Text for Family Before Baby's Arrival Applauded
Many on social media took inspiration from her post, with one commenting how they'll be copying her message.
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TikTok Boss reaching out to Elon Musk for information on Trump presidency: WSJ
The TikTok CEO Shou Chew is trying to find out how Trump will approach the social media platform in his second term.
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Nets were hoping Ben Simmons would push offense, but he hasn’t
At the start of the season, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said he hoped Ben Simmons would be aggressive and put up double-digit shots on a nightly basis.
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Northern Gaza trapped in catastrophic humanitarian situation, UN report says
Most United Nations efforts to deliver aid to the area in November were obstructed, except for a single World Food Program mission, according to OCHA.
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Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’
Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.
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Archaeologists using drones uncover 4,000-year-old fish-trapping canals made by ancient Mayan predecessors
Archaeologists working in Central America have discovered a series of fishing-catching canals made by pre-Columbian Mayan predecessors thousands of years ago.
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How US Warning Center Responded to Catastrophic Tsunami: 'Flying Blind'
One seismologist has told Newsweek how his team reacted to one of the worst natural disasters in history.
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Can Target Turn Fortunes Around Over Holiday Season?
One marketing expert told Newsweek that the retail giant has struggled in recent years to find a niche within the American retail market.
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MrBeast Controversies Aren't Hurting Him
The most popular YouTuber in the world has weathered quite a storm over the past several months.
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The Day I Lost Libby Was Like Any Other—Until it Wasn't
When your child is taken from you, the world becomes a different place. Every day feels like a battle just to get through.
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Is Sickle Cell Anemia…Cured?
The process is expensive and far from painless—but the payoff is potentially priceless.
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Islamabad locked down ahead of protests seeking ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan, led by members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, are expected to approach the city and gather near the parliament, have been blocked.
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Daniel Jones likely to opt for playoff contender once he clears waivers
Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers Monday and have a new home on a one-year deal, sooner rather than later, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Missing Israeli Rabbi found murdered in UAE, Netanyahu vows revenge on killers
"The state of Israel will use all means at its disposal to bring the criminals responsible for his death to justice," the prime minister's statement said.
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Here Comes the Sun: Jack Antonoff and more
Record producer and singer Jack Antonoff sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his band Bleachers, working with Taylor Swift, and producing the music for Broadway’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Then, Luke Burbank learns about the Aluminaire House, which can now be viewed at the Palm Springs Art Museum. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Game show host Chuck Woolery of 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Love Connection,' dies at 83
Chuck Woolery, former game show host of "Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," has died at the age of 83, leaving behind his wife and three children.
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'Quiet travel' is having a moment; here are top US spots where you can embrace the trend
Here are 10 destinations for "quiet travel" in the U.S. to check out if you're ready to unplug and unwind on your next vacation. From Maine to Florida, Oregon and more, see the list.
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Patient Checks Into Texas ER, Horrified Over the 2 Questions She's Asked
Gin Rogers told Newsweek that the questions "could be heard and observed by a good portion of people in the waiting room."
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Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and other game shows, dies at 83
Chuck Woolery, the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" who was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame and later became a frequent presence on right-wing media, died Saturday at his home in Texas.
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Capturing Moriah Wilson’s Killer
A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Max Verstappen wins 4th straight F1 world championship as George Russell wins Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen finished in fifth place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and it was enough to capture the fourth consecutive F1 world championship of his career.
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Maryland man found guilty of killing girlfriend, unborn baby in county's first-ever conviction of its kind
A Maryland man was found guilty in the murder of his girlfriend and her unborn baby, the first time the county convicted a defendant of killing an unborn child.
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Heartless thief accused of stealing gold-plated rose from 9/11 memorial laughs throughout arraignment
The man accused of stealing a $3k gold-plated rose from a church’s 9/11 memorial laughed through his arraignment on Saturday night as prosecutors listed a string of crimes that he allegedly committed within the last month.
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Jason Aldean’s wife blames ‘wokeness’ for Billboard 100 greatest country artists of all time list snub
Country music artist Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany have faced backlash for their conservative beliefs.
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Animo Robinson wins its second straight City Section 8-man football title
Animo Robinson defeats Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies to win its second straight City Section 8-man football title.
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USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.
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Full Gear’s mixed bag made it one of AEW’s most frustrating PPVs — but it left one thing clear
Full Gear may go down as one of AEW's more frustrating pay-per-views.
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Sloppy Rangers left defenseless again in ugly blowout loss to Oilers
The Rangers, who were drilled 6-2 by the Oilers on Saturday night in Edmonton, have given up five goals or more five times already this season.
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Trump taps Rollins as Agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary
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LAFC's MLS Cup hopes shattered in stunning overtime loss to Seattle
Jordan Morris scores in the 109th minute to lift the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 victory in the Western Conference semifinals, ending LAFC's season.
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LAFC no puede con su rol de favorito y es eliminado; Seattle espera al Galaxy o Minnesota
Gracias a un autogol y un tanto de Jordan Morris, el Sounders de Seattle venció de visita al LAFC en tiempo extra por 2-1 el sábado en el BMO Stadium y avanzó a la final de la conferencia Oeste donde enfrentará al ganador de la otra semifinal entre Galaxy y Minnesota de este domingo en Carson (3:30 p.m., AppleTV).
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Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife tried to enlist ex-con in phony evidence plot: cops
A Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes tried to rig his murder trial by getting a fellow inmate to plant evidence that would make the woman's death appear to be a suicide, according to reports.
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New season, same result: Lakers lose to Nuggets after third-quarter collapse
Done in by an abysmal third quarter, the Lakers, who have lost to the Nuggets in consecutive postseasons, lose in the first 2024-25 meeting between the teams.
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Former flight attendant granted final wish to fly one last time amid terminal cancer battle
“It had rained earlier and so the land just looked beautiful. All the sudden, the moon began to come up and that got me, I think I got a little emotional.”
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Chuck Woolery, original ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host, dead at 83
Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83.
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Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members face charges after death of student, 20, at party
The charges stem from an off-campus party July 6 that Won Jang, 20, attended.
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‘Dead’ hospital patient regains consciousness before his cremation on funeral pyre: reports
The man, who was deaf and mute, was reportedly declared dead without a post-mortem exam.
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Orlando Pride win NWSL championship in Marta’s crowning moment
Orlando’s win gave Brazilian star Marta her first NWSL title.
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California man allegedly stabbed multiple people; was arrested, released week prior
A California man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly stabbing two people and attacking two others, with the attacks reported within 30 minutes of each other.
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Cher was 'shocked' when she discovered legal name decades after birth certificate error
Cher recalled finding out her legal first name when she was in her 30s. The singer believed that she was named Cherilyn but discovered an error was made on her birth certificate.
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Banning rallies to beat San Pedro for City Section Open Division flag football title
Wilmington Banning rallies from a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Marine League rival San Pedro for the City Section Open Division flag football title.
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How to watch the Eagles vs. Rams NFL game today
Want to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game today? Here's how.
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San Francisco minors, as young as 12, caught allegedly shoplifting over $84K of merchandise: police
A group of juvenile delinquents – as young as 12-years-old – were arrested for allegedly committing a string of thefts worth $84K in San Francisco.
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How to watch the Chiefs vs. Panthers football game today
Here's everything you need to know about watching the Kansas City Chiefs-Carolina Panthers game today.
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NYT 'Connections' November 24: Hints and Answers For Game #532
Newsweek has complied some tips and clues for today's New York Times 'Connections' puzzle.
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Asking Eric: Estate theft divides siblings, but one brother wants to reconcile
Husband wants to maintain a relationship with his brother – even though he stole from their parents’ estate.
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Carolyn Hax: He wants his fiancée to ‘go along’ with his family’s gender roles
He wants his fiancée to stick to gender roles just around his family, not in their own home, but she resents it.
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