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Elon Musk made a high-profile appearance at a rally in Wisconsin in support of conservative candidate Brad Schimel just before the state's judicial election. Musk emphasized the importance of the election, framing it as a pivotal moment for the country's future. His significant financial support and campaign efforts for Schimel have drawn attention and may impact the outcome of the race. Full Article

A Honduran illegal alien accused of murdering a Georgia mother of five in a random attack faces additional charges including rape and necrophilia, with a deportation order since July 2023. David Hector Rivas-Sagastume, 21, was charged with capital murder in the death of Camilia Williams, 52, whose body was found in Cobb County, Georgia. Rivas-Sagastume entered the U.S. illegally in 2021 and was arrested for the murder in 2025, with ICE lodging an immigration detainer....

The Boston Bruins are currently on the brink of being the worst team in the Eastern Conference, with their hopes of a postseason berth fading fast. Despite their struggles, the Bruins are only one point away from potentially securing a top-five pick in the upcoming NHL draft, which could lead to them targeting prospects like James Hagens to bolster their roster. With a disappointing season coming to a close, the Bruins are looking towards the...

In recent years, the term Common Era (CE) has replaced Anno Domini (AD) as the marker of the time period beginning 2,025 years ago in historical works. This change is seen as an attempt to erase Christianity from Western civilization, with progressive historians claiming it separates religion from historical study. President Trump could potentially reverse this change through an executive order requiring federal documents to use Anno Domini, restoring Christianity to its place in history...

Jason Lemon is a Senior Politics Editor at Newsweek in Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on U.S. politics and international affairs. He joined Newsweek in 2018 after working at StepFeed and as a contributor to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Lemon is a graduate of the American University of Beirut and Andrews University, with expertise in English, Spanish, French, and Levantine Arabic. Peter Aitken, another Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York, specializes in domestic U.S....

Despite Jalen Brunson's absence, the Knicks have managed to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, winning six out of 11 games. With Brunson now cleared for basketball activities, there is hope that his return will provide a boost as the team approaches the playoffs with a comfortable lead over their closest competitors. The Knicks took a magic number of five into their game against the Blazers, positioning themselves well for a strong...