Gabe Whisnant

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Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek

Deputy Weekend Editor - @Newsweek. [email protected]. Previously - Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Shelby Star, etc.

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Articles

Luigi Mangione hit with federal charges, putting death penalty on the table

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A federal grand jury in New York on Thursday returned a four-count indictment against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The charges include two counts of stalking, one firearms offense, and murder through the use of a firearm-the latter making Mangione eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Suspect targeted student

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. The 17-year-old student who opened fire at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas this week was in and out of the building in under two minutes and is believed to have been targeting a specific individual, Dallas ISD Police Chief Albert Martinez said Thursday. The suspect entered the school at 1:01 p.m. Tuesday through a locked side door that was opened by another student, bypassing the metal detectors located at the main entrance.
Trump official says trade talks focused on 'Big 15' countries

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. The United States is focusing on tariff negotiations with 15 key trading partners, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced during a press conference Wednesday with President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "We're prioritizing negotiations with the 'big 15' economies," Bessent said.
Donald Trump reacts to FSU shooting

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. President Donald Trump addressed Thursday's shooting at Florida State University. Speaking to reporters during Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit, the president said, "I've been fully briefed as far as where we are right now. It's a shame, it's a horrible thing ... horrible that things like this take place. And we'll have more to say about it later."This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Active shooter reported at Florida State University: What We Know

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Florida State University's official emergency notification and warning system posted on X, formerly Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, that "An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union. Police are on scene or on the way. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions.
Who is John Ullyot? Former Pentagon spokesman asked to resign

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. John Ullyot, former Pentagon spokesman, was asked to resign this week following a turbulent start to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure, according to a senior defense official who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. Ullyot was among the first communications hires under Hegseth and played a central role in several high-profile and contentious decisions.
Pope Francis asked how he's doing before Easter, gives 7-word answer

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Pope Francis provided a short update about how he was experiencing Easter this year before the 88-year-old pontiff visited Rome's Regina Caeli prison on Holy Thursday.
George Clooney says one Democrat is 'levitating' above others

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. In an exclusive interview with CNN's Jake Tapper that aired Wednesday night, actor George Clooney said that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is "levitating" above other rising stars in the Democratic party. When asked by Tapper, "who do you have your eye on?" Clooney also noted Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, from his home state, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. This is a developing news story and will be updated with additional information.
Are Shein and Temu prices going up amid Trump's tariffs? What to know

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

Chinese-founded e-commerce giants Temu and Shein announced plans to raise prices for U.S. customers beginning next week, citing rising operating costs linked to sweeping new trade policies enacted by President Donald Trump. The price hikes, set to take effect on April 25, follow the administration's decision to impose a 145 percent tariff on goods shipped from China, as well as the elimination of a customs exemption that allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the country duty-free.
Entire island without electricity amid grid failure

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Gabe Whisnant

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Puerto Rico was plunged into an island-wide blackout on Wednesday, leaving all 1.4 million electricity customers without power just days before the start of Easter weekend. The outage disrupted daily life across the U.S. territory, shutting down businesses, canceling sports events, and stranding commuters.