Year in Review: What Moment Defined 2024? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts

Virginia McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears and daughter of team founder George Halas, passed away at 102. Reluctantly taking over the franchise after her brother's death, McCaskey guided the Bears for four decades with a focus on what was best for players, coaches, staff, and fans. Known for her humility and determination, she maintained the team as a family business, overseeing key decisions with grace and passion. Full Article

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó believes President Trump has the credibility to end the Ukraine-Russia war, criticizing European leaders and the Biden administration for failing to do so. Szijjártó praises Trump's approach and states that Ukraine cannot win the war, urging for a swift resolution to prevent further weakening of Ukraine's position. Trump's envoy, Ret. Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, doubts Ukraine's demands for NATO membership or nuclear weapons will be met, emphasizing Trump's potential role in...

Motorists were strongly advised to avoid travel across central Pennsylvania on Thursday morning due to an ongoing ice storm impacting the area, with significant icing causing dangerous road conditions and power outages. Widespread freezing rain hit the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic, prompting NWS meteorologists to issue winter weather advisories and warnings from Indiana through Maine, with up to half an inch of ice accumulation expected. Strong winds with gusts up to 30 mph could exacerbate...

50 Cent faced backlash from netizens after mocking Irv Gotti's death on social media following their ongoing feud. The "In da Club" rapper posted a shady tribute implying he was smoking on a "Gotti pack," sparking criticism for his insensitivity. The longstanding beef between 50 Cent and Gotti dates back to 1999, involving incidents of robbery, diss tracks, physical altercations, and even a plot to kill 50 Cent orchestrated by members of Murder Inc. Full...

A bipartisan congressional bill is being introduced by U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer to ban China's DeepSeek AI software from government devices due to national security concerns, citing espionage risks. DeepSeek, a CCP-affiliated company, is accused of acquiring and storing U.S. user data for potential use by Chinese authorities, with hidden code that could send information to China Mobile. DeepSeek's ability to produce advanced AI results at a low cost has caused alarm,...

During a Senate confirmation hearing, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi pledges independence for the Justice Department, facing questioning from Sen. Amy Klobuchar. President Trump appoints Gail Slater to lead the Antitrust Division, prompting concern among tech giants. Slater, a conservative antitrust expert, aims to hold Big Tech accountable for market manipulation and consumer abuse, challenging centralized power and prioritizing fair competition in the free market. Full Article