Actress boards plane with head lice, triggers social media firestorm: What to know

The city of Chicago is urging Chicago Public Schools to refinance around $240 million in debt to balance its budget, despite concerns from financial experts about the long-term impact. Mayor Brandon Johnson's aides propose using existing funds to cover the debt, but the district is facing a significant deficit due to declining federal funding and increasing costs. The school board is set to make a difficult decision on how to address the budget gap, with...

Gabe Whisnant, a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek, directed daily publications in North and South Carolina before joining Newsweek in 2023. He is known for his award-winning coverage of significant events such as the capture of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof in 2015. Currently based in North Carolina, Gabe is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and can be contacted via email at g.whisnant@newsweek.com or on Twitter @GabeWhisnant. Full Article

President Trump criticized actress Rosie O'Donnell for moving to Ireland during his meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, questioning why Ireland allowed her to move there and suggesting she would lower the country's happiness. O'Donnell revealed she left the U.S. before Trump's inauguration and is applying for Irish citizenship, citing a desire for equal rights in America before returning. Despite their longstanding feud, O'Donnell expressed happiness in Ireland and hope for positive change in the...

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the importance of quality-of-life enforcement to address community concerns and prevent escalating crime, creating a new division for this purpose. In contrast, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark focused on addressing root causes such as poverty, despite data showing a significant increase in complaints and declining prosecution rates in her borough, leading to a rise in crime. Ultimately, the clash between Tisch and Clark highlights the ongoing debate over effective crime...

The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.22% on Wednesday following a soft inflation report, with tech shares leading the gains; the S&P 500 increased by 0.49% and the Dow Jones slipped 0.2%. The tech sector bounced back, with Nvidia and AMD posting gains, as the consumer price index rose by 0.2%, easing concerns about stagflation and potential Fed responses to economic weakness amidst escalating trade tensions. Full Article

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber will proceed before a San Francisco judge, impacting similar apps like Lyft. Uber's attempt to block mass lawsuits through a user agreement clause was rejected, setting a legal precedent for app user agreements and collective lawsuits. The decision supports centralized litigation for efficiency, cost savings, and systemic change in the tech industry, potentially leading to enhanced safety measures for users...