Is ChatGPT Down? What We Know

By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As…

Internet Backs Worker Who Got Tired of Rude Parents—Then Came Up With Plan

A Reddit confession from a bank employee who said they use treats to subtly retaliate against rude customers has gone viral, sparking laughter and relatability among thousands online. Posted by…

How Val Kilmer Gave a Nod to Batman in His Final Video Before Death

Val Kilmer gave a nod to Batman in his final social media video prior to his death. The beloved actor—who starred in films like Top Gun, Tombstone, Heat and The…

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ – Everything We Know So Far

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors No one (except maybe Road Runner) was happy to hear that Warner Bros. had shelved “Coyote vs. Acme.” Thankfully, the film…

Illinois Men Sue OnlyFans for ‘Deception’ of Chat With Models

Two Illinois men have filed a class-action lawsuit against OnlyFans after realizing that messages they were receiving as part of their subscriptions may not have been directly coming from the…

Jackson Merrill Agrees to $135 Million Extension With Padres: Report

By J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers,…

Millions Issued Travel Warnings As Ice Storm Hits

A large swath of the U.S. is under winter storm warnings and advisories as a weather system brings snow, ice and gusty winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued…

Millennial’s Observation About 90s Celebrity Beauty Standards Sparks Debate

A millennial woman has called out modern-day beauty standards by comparing today’s “Instagram face” to the individuality that was celebrated in the 90s. Gabija Stonys (@kaitallow), 31, founder of organic…

FBI Cracks ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam on Dating Sites

The FBI has seized $8.2 million in cryptocurrency connected to a complex international romance scam known as “pig butchering.” The seizure follows an investigation led by the FBI’s Cleveland Field…

NASCAR Penalizes Smith for Xfinity Wreck While Gray Faces Fallout for Fight

NASCAR has penalized Sammy Smith, Taylor Gray, and Jeb Burton after Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville, which attracted huge criticism from the sport’s veterans. Smith has been slapped with…