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China Claims Leaked Anti-Beijing GOP Memo Discredits Wuhan Lab Allegation

"The huge drama of blame-shifting in the U.S. has already been heavily spoiled, and continuing the drama is meaningless," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

  • Exclusive: As China Hoarded Medical Supplies, the CIA Believes It Tried to Stop the WHO from Sounding the Alarm on the Pandemic

U.S.
FDA Approves Second Round of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

Biotech Moderna received the FDA's authorization to conduct a second phase of clinical trials as it works to develop a vaccine against the virus

U.S.
20 Percent of U.S. Labor Force File Jobless Claims Over Seven Weeks
The Department of Labor released new figures showing another 3.1 million Americans filed initial jobless claims last week.
U.S.
Donald Trump Leads Joe Biden By Two Points Across Six Battleground States
The new poll also found that a majority of likely voters in the swing states disapproved of the president's performance in the White House.
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Turkey: Strength in Adversity

More than two decades of rapid economic expansion have cemented Turkey’s position as a dominant regional economic power and rising global power

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Coronavirus Survivors 'Permanently Disqualified' from Joining U.S. Military

This ban applies uniquely applies to coronavirus survivors while allowing applicants with histories of other viral, non-chronic illnesses to enter the military.

  • Wisconsin Governor Says State is the 'Wild West' After Court Blocks Stay-at-Home Order Extension

    Tony Evers said Wisconsin had been thrown into "chaos" by four judges as coronavirus lockdown restrictions no longer applied in the state.

HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC
Pandemic Heroes
Organizer Helps Rebuild New York's Filipino Community Hit by COVID-19

"When this whole thing started what kept me up at night is the possibility of mass casualties in our community," Riya Ortiz told Newsweek.

Pandemic Heroes
Tennessee Group Makes Coronavirus Face Masks for Local, International Use

"We're not selling anything," Sacco said Tuesday. "Every single bit of this is donation-only or nothing."

Pandemic Heroes
Teenagers Shop for the Vulnerable During Coronavirus Emergency

"I almost cried," said a user of Six Feet Supplies, a charity started by teenagers who shop for those susceptible to COVID-19.

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Baking
Beyond Baking Bread, What's Everyone Cooking in Lockdown?

The foodie authorities share with Newsweek they've seen an uptick in slow cooking, getting creative with food scraps and even virtual dinner parties.

Travel
How The World Takes Its Coffee

Whether you prefer a coffee spiced with pepper, a half-caf venti no-foam soy latte from your favorite barista; or a coffee with cheese, here's a sampling of caffeinated rituals from across the globe.

Star Wars
Relive the 'Star Wars' Saga at These Filming Locations

Fans may be lamenting the end of the 'Star Wars' series, but they can still visit these film locations and space-themed destinations.

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  • CDC Document on Reopening U.S. Shelved by Trump Administration, Report Says

    Some states across the country are already lifting coronavirus restrictions.

  • COVID-19 Death Toll Projections Rise as Rebound at End of May Predicted

    The increase in estimated cases and deaths is believed to be down to states starting to reopen.

  • Top Trump Donor Louis DeJoy Appointed As Postmaster General

    Louis Dejoy, a Republican fundraiser, is due to take up the role as of June 15.

  • Gov. Whitmer Calls Mitch McConnell's State Bankruptcy Comments 'Dangerous'

    The suggestion of state bankruptcy was described by Gov. Whitmer as "not very well thought out."

  • Moscow Mayor Says Over 300,000 in Russian Capital Have Coronavirus

    Sergei Sobyanin has extended lockdown measures in the capital until the end of May.

  • Near-Record Temperatures and Unseasonal Snowstorm to Hit the U.S.

    Dangerous temperatures could hit Phoenix, reaching up to 108 F.

  • What the New Title IX Rules Will Mean for Campus Sexual Assault Cases

    The new guidelines, which will go into effect on August 14, include changes that narrow the definition of what can be deemed sexual harassment and require in-person cross-examinations between alleged perpetrators and their accusers.

  • 'Murder Hornet' Task Force Set Up in Texas Ater Sightings in Washington

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested Texas A&M AgriLife set up the group to prevent the Asian giant hornet from settling in his state.

  • Kremlin Says Trump's Moon-Mining 'Artemis Accords' Plans Need 'Analysis'

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters authorities are aware of the draft proposals but stressed they will need "thorough analysis... from the existing international law standpoint."

  • China's Ambassador Urges Europe to Finalize Economic Deal Despite COVID-19

    Zhang Ming argued that EU-China diplomatic and economic ties are even more important given the turmoil wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Brazil Records Highest Daily Coronavirus Deaths in the Southern Hemisphere

    The country's daily death toll could potentially surpass 800 by May 11, according to the latest virus projection model by the Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team.

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  • The CARES Act Risks Becoming a Caste Act. Here's How We Change That

    BY RASHAWN RAY, JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. AND S. TODD YEARY

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    BY RICHARD GOLDBERG AND MARK DUBOWITZ

  • It's Time to Ditch Judicial Supremacy for Popular Constitutionalism

    BY MARK TUSHNET

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  • How 'The Jordan Rules' Kept the Chicago Bulls Hungry For Success

  • Petition Demanding Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Surpasses 690,000 Signatures

  • Where Trump, Biden Stand With Female Voters Six Months Before the Election

  • U.K. Police Force Taser Man in Front of Screaming Child

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A Leading University has to have a track record of producing well qualified, gifted and employable candidates. Which schools earn the accolade?

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Newsweek Special Edition: Food as Medicine

Humans have been using natural remedies like spices and herbs to heal common ailments for centuries. Now food science is proving many of those traditions true and innovating new ways to heal our bodies from the inside out. Discover the power of plant-based nutrition with this Newsweek Special Edition and start your journey to a healthier you.

  • OPINION
  • Michael Moore's New Film Turns Heroes to Villains and Villains Into Heroes

    BY MICHAEL E. MANN

  • The CARES Act Risks Becoming a Caste Act. Here's How We Change That

    BY RASHAWN RAY, JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. AND S. TODD YEARY

  • Extend the Arms Embargo on Iran

    BY RICHARD GOLDBERG AND MARK DUBOWITZ

  • It's Time to Ditch Judicial Supremacy for Popular Constitutionalism

    BY MARK TUSHNET

  • THE DEBATE
  • China Must Be Made to Pay Reparations for COVID-19

  • BY NIGEL FARAGE

  • VS
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  • BY BONNIE KRISTIAN

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Turkey: Strength in Adversity

More than two decades of rapid economic expansion have cemented Turkey’s position as a dominant regional economic power and rising global power

SPONSORED INSIGHT
Weathering the Perfect Storm

COVID-19 is not our only enemy. While the world confronts a pandemic, our critical infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattack. Read this new report on where the weak points are and how to strengthen defenses against terrorists and cyber-criminals.

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    Some states across the country are already lifting coronavirus restrictions.

  • COVID-19 Death Toll Projections Rise as Rebound at End of May Predicted

    The increase in estimated cases and deaths is believed to be down to states starting to reopen.

  • Top Trump Donor Louis DeJoy Appointed As Postmaster General

    Louis Dejoy, a Republican fundraiser, is due to take up the role as of June 15.

  • Gov. Whitmer Calls Mitch McConnell's State Bankruptcy Comments 'Dangerous'

    The suggestion of state bankruptcy was described by Gov. Whitmer as "not very well thought out."

  • Moscow Mayor Says Over 300,000 in Russian Capital Have Coronavirus

    Sergei Sobyanin has extended lockdown measures in the capital until the end of May.

  • Near-Record Temperatures and Unseasonal Snowstorm to Hit the U.S.

    Dangerous temperatures could hit Phoenix, reaching up to 108 F.

  • What the New Title IX Rules Will Mean for Campus Sexual Assault Cases

    The new guidelines, which will go into effect on August 14, include changes that narrow the definition of what can be deemed sexual harassment and require in-person cross-examinations between alleged perpetrators and their accusers.

  • 'Murder Hornet' Task Force Set Up in Texas Ater Sightings in Washington

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested Texas A&M AgriLife set up the group to prevent the Asian giant hornet from settling in his state.

  • Kremlin Says Trump's Moon-Mining 'Artemis Accords' Plans Need 'Analysis'

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters authorities are aware of the draft proposals but stressed they will need "thorough analysis... from the existing international law standpoint."

  • China's Ambassador Urges Europe to Finalize Economic Deal Despite COVID-19

    Zhang Ming argued that EU-China diplomatic and economic ties are even more important given the turmoil wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Brazil Records Highest Daily Coronavirus Deaths in the Southern Hemisphere

    The country's daily death toll could potentially surpass 800 by May 11, according to the latest virus projection model by the Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team.

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Pandemic Heroes
Organizer Helps Rebuild New York's Filipino Community Hit by COVID-19

"When this whole thing started what kept me up at night is the possibility of mass casualties in our community," Riya Ortiz told Newsweek.

Pandemic Heroes
Tennessee Group Makes Coronavirus Face Masks for Local, International Use

"We're not selling anything," Sacco said Tuesday. "Every single bit of this is donation-only or nothing."

Pandemic Heroes
Teenagers Shop for the Vulnerable During Coronavirus Emergency

"I almost cried," said a user of Six Feet Supplies, a charity started by teenagers who shop for those susceptible to COVID-19.

CULTURE & TRAVEL
Baking
Beyond Baking Bread, What's Everyone Cooking in Lockdown?

The foodie authorities share with Newsweek they've seen an uptick in slow cooking, getting creative with food scraps and even virtual dinner parties.

Travel
How The World Takes Its Coffee

Whether you prefer a coffee spiced with pepper, a half-caf venti no-foam soy latte from your favorite barista; or a coffee with cheese, here's a sampling of caffeinated rituals from across the globe.

Star Wars
Relive the 'Star Wars' Saga at These Filming Locations

Fans may be lamenting the end of the 'Star Wars' series, but they can still visit these film locations and space-themed destinations.

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  • How 'The Jordan Rules' Kept the Chicago Bulls Hungry For Success

  • Petition Demanding Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Surpasses 690,000 Signatures

  • Where Trump, Biden Stand With Female Voters Six Months Before the Election

  • U.K. Police Force Taser Man in Front of Screaming Child

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Singapore: Looking to the Future

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What Sets the Leading Liberal Arts Schools Apart?

There are a number of great Liberal Arts Schools in the USA today, but what qualities do the best of them have?

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What Qualities Make a Leading University?

A Leading University has to have a track record of producing well qualified, gifted and employable candidates. Which schools earn the accolade?

SPONSORED INSIGHT
How Can a Good Business Education Benefit You?

Enrolling at a good Business School might be the best investment you can make in your future, and while costs can be significant, the rewards are incalculable. Find out more.

SPONSORED INSIGHT
Newsweek Special Edition: Food as Medicine

Humans have been using natural remedies like spices and herbs to heal common ailments for centuries. Now food science is proving many of those traditions true and innovating new ways to heal our bodies from the inside out. Discover the power of plant-based nutrition with this Newsweek Special Edition and start your journey to a healthier you.

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TECH & SCIENCE
The Closest Black Hole to Earth Has Been Discovered by Scientists

The black hole forms part of a triple star system known as HR 6819, which can be seen without binoculars or telescopes from the southern hemisphere on a dark, clear night.

NEWS
Baby Archie's Birthday: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Year As Parents

Baby Archie turns one today after a year that has seen his parents' lives transformed. We take a look at how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found their first 12 months as mother and father.

WORLD
U.K. CORONAVIRUS DEATH TOLL NOW HIGHEST IN EUROPE

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 29,648 deaths linked to coronavirus had taken place in England and Wales as of 24 April.

TECH & SCIENCE
Renewable Energy Produced More Electricity Than Coal for 40 Days Straight

The transition away from coal for electricity generation in the U.S. accelerated in 2020 due to lower gas prices, warmer weather and the economic conditions resulting from COVID-19, analysis found.

TECH & SCIENCE
National Astronaut Day: 10 Record-Breaking NASA Astronauts

From the first all-female spacewalk to the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon's surface, here are some of the record-breaking achievements made by NASA scientists.

U.S.
Governor Jim Justice Says Coronavirus 'F Bomb' Was Audio Glitch

Governor denies saying explicit word while announcing that some businesses in the state can reopen.

TECH & SCIENCE
Comet SWAN Is About to Pass Earth and Could Be Visible With Naked Eye

However, the behavior of comets is notoriously unpredictable and it's possible that the object could fade, or even break apart, as it approaches the sun.

SPORTS
Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Birthday by Opening Last Letter Kobe Wrote Her

On Monday Bryant's widow found a letter her late husband had addressed to her and opted to keep it sealed until the day of her birthday.

U.S.
Trump Plans National Emergency Stockpile Overhaul With U.S.-Made Supplies
Trump Administration Sued Over 'Secrecy' of 'Remain in Mexico' Program
  • The Pandemic Was Supposed to Kill Political Fundraising—But Cash Flooded In

  • Americans Take Money Out of Retirement for Basic Necessities, Poll Says

  • Tropical System Off Florida Coast Could Develop Into Storm

World
French Official Criticizes U.S. Getting French Coronavirus Vaccine First
Rare 'Heat Burst' Sees Temperature in One Country Rise By 11 Degrees
  • Conservative MPs Shared Misleading Video of Labour Leader Keir Starmer

  • India Minister Pushes Conspiracy Theory Coronavirus Was Created in a Lab

  • Police Find Human Remains Carried in Suitcase by Couple Out Walking

Business
Can Workers' Unions Organize During the Pandemic?
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  • Trump Economic Adviser Sees Economic Rebound in Second Half of 2020

  • U.S. Job Losses Due to Coronavirus Likely to Set Country 'Back Two Decades'

  • U Economy Will Shrink by Historic Amount, Marking Its Deepest Recession

Tech & Science
Huge Saber-Toothed Anchovies Emerged After Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Amazon, Netflix and Facebook Market Caps Have Surged in Pandemic Crisis
  • Invasive Species of Giant Lizard Has Settled in Georgia, Authorities Say

  • 'Facebook Sucks': Musk Hits Back at Criticism From Social Media AI Chief

  • Debris From Chinese Rocket That Crashed to Earth May Have Landed in Africa

Culture
How to Watch 'Ghost Adventures' Finale and Prepare for 'Quarantine' Series
loopers Are Nothing New and These Classic Hollywood Blunders Are Proof
  • Melissa Etheridge's Daughter Bailey Shares Touching Tribute to Late Brother

  • Colbert Says Republicans Are 'Sick of Fauci'

  • Mary Kate-Olsen Getting Divorced

Sports
Mike Tyson Comeback 'Irresponsible' Says Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn
Joe Buck Says FOX Will Use Fake Crowd Noise, Virtual Fans During NFL Games
  • Americans Divided Over Whether NFL, NBA, MLB Should Return This Year: Poll

  • lorida Invites All Pro Sports to Play and Practice There, Even New Yorkers

  • Paul Finebaum Suggests College Football Season Won't Start on Time

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