The Western Roman Empire famously ended in A.D. 476 when its last emperor abdicated the throne. But the city of Rome continued on. So what happened to the “Eternal City” after it was no longer the capital of one of the largest and most enduring empires ever seen?In the century after the empire’s fall, multiple powers fought over Rome in a series of devastating wars. The city’s population collapsed, and one historical text claimed that it was even abandoned for a brief period.Rome wasn’t built in a day: The Romans believed it was founded in 753 B.C., although archaeological excavations…
Native plants are well adapted to local climate, offering a number of benefits including providing habitat and food for native wildlife like pollinators.“Native plants do provide a lot of benefits,” said Carlee Steppe, a conservation botanist with Wildlife Conservation at the Wildlife Resource Division. “The number one thing that causes…
He also ranted against longtime Democratic advisers he accused of making money off the party and trading off previous electoral successes, but not helping candidates’ current efforts.The lengthy screed made plain the younger Biden’s feelings that his father was mistreated by those around him in the waning days of his…
Jaxson Dart looked the part. The rookie first-round quarterback had his best day on an NFL field so far Sunday as he was accurate and aggressive down the field — a noticeable change from holding the ball too long when he wasn’t getting off short, quick passes. “I can definitely…
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown admitted she “was freaking out” ahead of her wedding to Adam Woolard. In an interview published by People on Sunday, July 27, one day after the pair’s France nuptials, Brown, 30, detailed how she accidentally sent Woolard, 35, a revealing text in the leadup to the…
Global stocks rose and the euro appreciated on Monday after a trade agreement between the United States and the EU lifted sentiment and provided some clarity in a week of key policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The US struck a framework trade agreement with the European…
If Nikola Jokic’s agent was looking to raise some eyebrows, he certainly succeeded. Misko Raznatovic, the agent of the Denver Nuggets superstar, posted to Instagram a not-so-subtle post of himself on a yacht with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his longtime business partner, Maverick Carter. The post is…
Podcaster Joe Rogan responded to the Season 27 premiere of South Park, which mocked President Donald Trump, during a recent episode of his podcast, describing it as “hilarious” and saying it is “the greatest show of all time.”Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Rogan via email for comment…
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NEED TO KNOW The Prime Video docuseries Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War, which was released on July 23, examines the Christian youth group Teen Mania MinistriesAfter the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, the conditions imposed upon the teenagers in the organization’s academy became militantTeen Mania Ministries went bankrupt in 2015…
Love Island USA season 6 stars JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez are sparking split rumors after one year together. Fans noticed on Sunday, July 27, that JaNa unfollowed Kenny on Instagram — as did her BFFs Serena Page and Leah Kateb. Kenny also removed JaNa’s name from his bio on…
Two events set for Miss Ohio in Lawrence County Published 12:00 am Monday, July 28, 2025 Meet and Greet, sendoff party scheduled As she prepares to compete in the Miss America pageant in September, Olivia Fosson will be taking part in two events at StoneCreek Farms in Ironton on Aug.…
Nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters say they are “extremely motivated” to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, a dramatic uptick from four years ago, polling shows.Just six months after Republicans took control of the White House and Congress, 72 percent of Democrats and Democratic-aligned voters say they are…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hammering Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on Sunday as the South American country holds municipal elections to fill hundreds of mayoral positions and thousands of council seats.The municipal contests are happening one day before the one-year anniversary of Venezuela’s presidential election, which was widely condemned…
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the Hall of Fame fighter who took up boxing in prison and became a two-weight world champion, has died. He was 72. Qawi’s sister, Wanda King, said he died Friday following a five-year battle with dementia. Born Dwight Braxton in Baltimore, Qawi grew up in Camden. He…
Critics have accused Tulsi Gabbard of trying to shield Donald Trump’s administration from scrutiny through her recent claims that top Obama administration officials should be prosecuted for leading a “coup” against the president in 2016 by investigating Russian efforts to help his campaign.The allegations and conspiracy theories “would be sad…
Ready or not, it’s back-to-school season.It’s also time to take advantage of Florida’s tax-free holiday which this year has been extended from one weekend to an entire month of tax-free sales on qualifying school items. This means parents in Florida will be able to get basic school supplies before classes…
SAN FRANCISCO — Starling Marte was contributing offensively for the Mets before he hit the injured list in early July, and since his return, he has regained that momentum. The veteran DH now has six hits in his 10 at-bats since his activation from the IL last week after going…
Fans are thrilled that Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are back together again — even if it’s just for a movie. The pair were spotted filming the upcoming trilogy Happy Hours together in New York City on July 21. Jackson was wearing a green button-top shirt while Holmes wore a…
Forget who controls Congress, consider how the nation’s gubernatorial election cycle over the next 16 months will be chock-full of significant implications for the country’s political future.There will be at least nine tightly contested elections, starting with sprints in New Jersey and Virignia this fall, that will either strengthen or…
President Donald Trump has accused Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé of taking millions of dollars from Democrats during the 2024 election in return for their endorsements.Trump said that he was “looking at the large amount of money owed by the Democrats,” claiming that the two A-listers had received $14 million from…
Wia dis foto come from, Getty/Hon. Tomaïno Ndam Njoya Facebook/Joshua Osih/X26 July 2025Cameroon Electoral Commission (ELECAM) don exclude Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto from di list of candidates wey go contest for di October 12 presidential election.According to di list wey di kontri electoral body release on Saturday, 26 July,…
COOPERSTOWN — Ichiro Suzuki stole the show with his nearly 20-minute speech, delivered in English. Long known to those around him for speaking English well, Ichiro always chose to speak publicly in Japanese, using an interpreter. Now a Hall of Famer, Ichiro chose Sunday to break out a witty speech…
Voter turnout – both statewide and in Los Angeles County – saw a drop during the 2024 general election compared to four years earlier, according to a new report by USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy. To be fair, voter turnout was historically high in 2020, and compared to other presidential…
Nationally, 66.9% of women and 63.7% of men voted, among those eligible. There were only four states where men voted at a higher rate than women: Ohio, South Carolina, Idaho and Maine. Historically, young adults tend to vote at a much lower rate than older adults, and this was true…
Donald Trump Primary elections US elections Republican National Committee See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Thirty minutes into a routine appearance Thursday on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis abruptly turned his fire on a fellow Republican, accusing a veteran state lawmaker of betraying the party’s voters. Hours later,…
Many years ago, long before the internet or artificial intelligence, an American engineer called Vannevar Bush was trying to solve a problem. He could see how difficult it had become for professionals to research anything, and saw the potential for a better way.This was in the 1940s, when anyone looking…
Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully…
The shot, Leonie Fiebich and Sabrina Ionescu said, was “lucky.” But with the final seconds draining away and Stephanie Talbot surrounding Rickea Jackson on the right block, Jackson still managed to flip the ball — almost underhand, with her back turned to the basket — into the net as the…
Jax Taylor has ended his affiliation with his Los Angeles bar, Jax’s Studio City, following his departure from The Valley. A spokesperson for Jax, 46, confirmed to Us Weekly that he made “a carefully considered and necessary step to prioritize his sobriety and mental health.” The news comes after Bravo…
President Donald Trump says former President Barack Obama “owes” him “big” after a Supreme Court ruling in 2024 on presidential immunity.Newsweek reached out to the office of Barack and Michelle Obama via online form Friday for comment.Why It MattersThe president and former president have been in a public feud this…
In a rare online interview, Hunter Biden unleashed a string of expletives when discussing Clooney with Andrew Gallagher of Channel 5. WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, seen by some as the problem child of the Democratic Party for legal and drug-related woes that brought negative attention to…
THOMSON, Ga (WJBF)- A local teen was crowned the winner of the Miss Ultimate USA Teen Scholarship pageant.17 year-old Reagan Rhodes of Thomson was crowned in the competition in Orlando Florida, which took place from July 14-19.She is the reigning Miss Georgia Ultimate USA Teen and she took away more…
QUICK FACTSWhat it is: A potential planet around the star HD 135344BWhere it is: 440 light-years away, in the constellation LupusWhen it was shared: July 21, 2025Deep within a swirling disk of gas and dust around the star HD 135344B, a young planet appears to be sculpting intricate spiral arms…
Ryan McMahon arrived in The Bronx during Friday’s game after the Yankees arranged for an Uber to transport him from Baltimore, where he’d been with the Rockies before the trade. “Honestly, it was weird. I’ve been [with] Colorado for 12 years, but I think once I calmed down, I realized…
Wia dis foto come from, Getty/Hon. Tomaïno Ndam Njoya Facebook/Joshua Osih/X26 July 2025Cameroon Electoral Commission (ELECAM) don exclude Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto from di list of candidates wey go contest for di October 12 presidential election.According to di list wey di kontri electoral body release on Saturday, 26 July,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Anne Hathaway has returned for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The Oscar winner was spotted filming in New York City this week wearing a $7,900 Gabriela Hearst maxi dress that looked…
Enda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editorReutersSinn Féin’s leadership council will meet on Saturday to discuss their optionsThe Sinn Féin leadership is to meet later to work out a plan for the Irish Presidential election.The party’s Ard Chomhairle, made up of its political leaders and delegates from regional branches, is expected to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three years before 2028, the outlines of the next presidential race are already growing clearer, with large fields of potential primary candidates in both parties already making early moves.But one big thing is very much unclear for Democrats: which state will vote first when the primaries start.The…
A new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) this month found that California’s 2023 minimum wage hike cost the state thousands of jobs. Researchers found that the state’s $20 minimum wage fast food hike has cost the fast-food sector 18,000 jobs since it went into effect in April…
Throughout history, people have viewed seasons as relatively stable, recurrent blocks of time that neatly align farming, cultural celebrations and routines with nature’s cycles. But the seasons as we know them are changing. Human activity is rapidly transforming the Earth, and once reliable seasonal patterns are becoming unfamiliar.In our recent…
Two days after Justin Fields briefly provided a major worry, he delivered only good news. Fields participated in individual drills and 7-on-7s during Jets practice Saturday, a strong sign of progress after he suffered a dislocated toe Thursday. Fields was stepped on and had to be carted off the field…
Former Swamp People cast member and legendary alligator hunter Junior Edwards’ castmates and family members have paid tribute following his death. People reported that Edwards’ passing was announced by multiple loved ones on Saturday, July 26, though his cause of death and exact age have not been publicly revealed. Junior’s…
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