Posts by Kevin Harson
Enchilada recall issued nationwide as FDA sets risk level
A nationwide recall of enchiladas has been announced after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a potential health risk linked to the popular frozen meal. Why It Matters The recall was initiated over fears of possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that listeria, which poses…
Read MoreIs Mexico sending hundreds of lawyers to US to help migrants? What we know
Claims that Mexico is sending hundreds of lawyers to the United States to defend migrants in court have spread across social media, but Mexico has not said it plans to do so. Why It Matters Immigration remains a divisive political issue in the U.S., with critics raising concerns about a high number of migrant border…
Read MoreWho is the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack suspect? What we know
The suspect who allegedly drove into a crowd at a New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 30 others, has died after being struck by police gunfire. Why It Matters The pickup truck was driven into a crowd gathered at Canal and Bourbon streets at around 3:15 a.m.…
Read MoreViral ‘Wicked’ deleted scene sparks backlash—”This is so crucial”
A recently released deleted scene from Wicked has sent the internet into a frenzy, many saying it should have remained in the film adaptation. The film’s star-studded cast includes Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, alongside Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch. Jonathan Bailey also stars as Fiyero,…
Read MoreMrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ show hit with terrible reviews
YouTube sensation MrBeast, widely known for his jaw-dropping stunts and philanthropic giveaways, has faced a rare stumble with his latest venture, the Beast Games show. At the age of 26, MrBeast—real name Jimmy Donaldson—holds the record for the most subscribers on YouTube, which as of press time was 340 million. In January 2022, Forbes ranked…
Read MoreWinter storm warnings for 8 states as travel advice issued
Multiple states across the United States are under winter storm warnings, with forecasts of heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions over New Year’s Day to Thursday, January 2. Snowfall is expected to range from 3 to 20 inches in different locations, and wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 55 mph. Authorities…
Read MorePresident Carter and the Mideast: Long-ago success and lasting wounds
Of all the legacies of Jimmy Carter, his engagement with the Middle East might have been the most complex and consequential — and perhaps the most painfully incomplete. At its heart is a landmark peace accord that has endured, improbably, for half a century. A man of profound religious faith, Carter had a passionate attachment…
Read MoreDonald Trump reveals his New Year’s resolution for 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has shared his New Year’s resolution for 2025. “I just want everybody to be happy, healthy, and well,” he told a Newsmax reporter on New Year’s Eve at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Why It Matters Trump is becoming president in less than 20 days. On January 20, he will take his…
Read MoreFlorida introduces 10 new laws for 2025
A new year brings new laws, and several are set to take effect in Florida on January 1, 2025. At least 10 new laws will be introduced in the Sunshine State at the start of the year, including measures to restrict social media use for children, protect first responders on duty, and reform the management…
Read MoreComplete list of all grocery stores open on New Year’s Day
Starting off the new year right can include various traditions, and some of them will require special New Year’s Day foods. If you need to make a New Year’s Day purchase for a missing dinner ingredient or an everyday household necessity, you’ll want to know which stores operate at normal or reduced hours. Newsweek has…
Read More“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 The New York Times in June 2023 and has gone on to become the newspaper’s second-most played game behind Wordle, another word-based puzzle. Connections challenges players to…
Read More“Wordle” today #1,292 hints, clues and answer for Wednesday, January 1
Happy New Year! It’s the first day of 2025, and a great way to start would be by completing today’s Wordle puzzle—with some help from Newsweek. Josh Wardle, a Welsh-born engineer based in New York City, perfected Wordle during the COVID-19 lockdowns, years after coming up with the original concept. He then released it to…
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