‘You believed in me first’

As the coronavirus began to spread in the United States, officials were uncertain about the virus's contagious nature, while Trump and Democratic candidates juggled campaigning with epidemic containment plans. Amid growing concerns, CDC confirmed 60 cases, leading to increased precautions, canceled events, and heightened awareness of potential community spread. As cases surged, state and local leaders canceled major events, and Trump expressed skepticism about the need for widespread cancellations, while national and local responses to...

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