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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch 2025-26 NFL Schedule Release: Live Stream Regular Season Reveal, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The official schedule for the upcoming NFL season will be released on Wednesday, allowing the fans to see when their favorite teams will face certain opponents during the 2025-26 regular season. A detail of the NFL Shield logo on a game ball at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. A detail of the NFL Shield logo on a game ball at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images How to Watch 2025-26 NFL Schedule Release: Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET Channel: NFL Network Stream: FuboTV (TRY FOR FREE) We already know who the teams will be playing, but we have no idea when or where each game will take place during the 2025-26 NFL season. With many great matchups lined up to take place, like a Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, fans are eager for the official schedule to drop. The Eagles will look to defend their title in 2026, but a number of contenders will also be vying for the Lombardi Trophy this upcoming year. The NFL always has lots of parity, making it one of the best leagues in the world. New stars will also emerge from the rookie draft class, and it is always fun to see up-and-coming players like Cam Ward and Ashton Jeanty compete with established superstars at their same position. Buy: NFL tickets for the 2025-26 season This is a great day for football fans as it signifies that the new season is inching closer; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream NFL Schedule Release for free with FuboTV: Start your subscription now! This event can be live-streamed nationally on NFL Network with a free one-month subscription to FuboTV. Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
India-Pakistan Tensions Force Airlines to Reroute Flights
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following a deadly attack in Kashmir, global carriers including Lufthansa, Air France and Swiss International Air Lines are rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace. Airspace restrictions imposed by both countries are disrupting international travel between Europe and Asia and placing financial strain on airlines—particularly Air India. Newsweek has reached out the foreign ministries of India and Pakistan for comment. Why It Matters The airspace closures highlight how quickly geopolitical tensions can impinge on global air travel. Pakistan's position along a key corridor connecting Europe and Southeast Asia makes it especially critical to international flight operations. These restrictions are not only complicating logistics but also placing added pressure on financially fragile carriers, including those undergoing restructuring. Lufthansa aircraft are seen at Frankfurt Airport on November 13, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany. Lufthansa aircraft are seen at Frankfurt Airport on November 13, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Photo What To Know The Lufthansa Group announced that both Lufthansa and its subsidiary Swiss are "avoiding Pakistani airspace until further notice," citing security concerns. Air France echoed the move, stating it had suspended overflights because of the "recent evolution of tensions" between India and Pakistan. Flight tracking data showed flights from British Airways, Swiss and Emirates taking northern detours over the Arabian Sea to reach Delhi, while avoiding Pakistani territory. An X post by user Chopsyturvey remarked that "Pakistan airspace appears like a no-fly zone by all airlines." Pakistan airspace appears like a no-fly zone by all airlines 🥺 — Aviator Anil Chopra (@Chopsyturvey) May 5, 2025 Kashmir Attack The diplomatic crisis stems from a deadly attack last month in Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan-based militants for the violence, an allegation Pakistan denied. In response, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft and suspended trade and special visas for Indian citizens. India retaliated by banning Pakistani airlines from its airspace. The tensions have forced route adjustments across the region, leading to longer flight times and higher operating costs. Paramilitary soldiers search a car at a checkpoint at Wagah, a joint border crossing point on the Pakistan and India border, near Lahore, Pakistan, on May 1, 2025. Paramilitary soldiers search a car at a checkpoint at Wagah, a joint border crossing point on the Pakistan and India border, near Lahore, Pakistan, on May 1, 2025. K.M. Chaudar/AP Photo Air India Hit Hardest The overflight ban is especially damaging to Air India. Indian media report the carrier could lose up to $900 million by the end of the year. Already in the midst of restructuring under new owner Tata Group, Air India is reportedly seeking government assistance to cope with the added burden of rerouted flights and rising fuel expenses. What People Are Saying Air France said in a public statement: "The airline has decided to suspend overflight of Pakistan until further notice." Lufthansa Group said in a statement to Reuters: "Our airlines are avoiding Pakistani airspace until further notice." What Happens Next With no diplomatic resolution in sight, airlines are preparing for long-term disruptions. As detours persist, the financial toll on carriers and passengers alike is likely to grow, raising broader concerns over the vulnerability of global air routes to political conflict.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Arlington Cemetery Visitors Will Need Real ID
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. People hoping to visit Arlington National Cemetery will soon contend with an added layer of bureaucracy as new REAL ID rules come into effect. Those driving into Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place of approximately 400,000 U.S. service members, veterans and their families, will need to be REAL ID compliant from May 7. The Context In 2005, following recommendations from a 9/11 Commission, Congress passed the REAL ID Act, which sets minimum security standards for state-issued IDs. It is being fully implemented from May, almost 20 years after the Act passed, and means that Americans and permanent residents aged 18 and older will soon only be able to pass through airport security, enter federal governments and access other locations if they have a REAL ID or other form of identification like a passport. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security "Real ID" compliant driver's license sign outside the Government Center, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security "Real ID" compliant driver's license sign outside the Government Center, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. Aaron M. Sprecher via AP/IBTimes US What To Know The statement said that the ID rules "applies to funeral attendees, family pass holders, honor flights, contractors who do not possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) or an Automated Installation (AIE) badge, family-hired photographers and florists who drive into the cemetery via Memorial Avenue, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall or the Service Complex Gate." Visitors who walk, take the Metro or get dropped off at the cemetery will not have to present REAL ID, according to the statement issued by Arlington National Cemetery. In addition, visitors who arrive by vehicle but park in the Welcome Center parking garage will likewise not need to present REAL ID. REAL ID-compliant cards feature a star marking on the upper right portion of the card, indicating federal compliance and proof of identity required to board commercial aircraft. To get one, applicants must present a valid ID along with proof of identity—such as a passport or certified birth certificate—proof of their Social Security number and date of birth, and two documents verifying state residency, like a utility bill, credit card statement, or rental agreement. The statement added that if you do not have a REAL ID-compliant state driver's license, the following forms of identification will be accepted: • DoD Common Access Card • DoD Uniformed Services ID Cards (military retiree or dependent ID) • Local DoD Access Cards and Passes (i.e. Defense Biometric Identification System Card) • U.S. or Foreign Passport or Passport Cards • Transportation Worker Identification Cards • Veteran's Health Identification Cards • Federal Personal Identify Verification Cards • Non-Federal PIV-Interoperable Cards • An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs). What People Are Saying Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske in January said: "Identity verification is foundational to security. I urge those who use a driver's license or state-issued identity card as their primary form of identification to access federal facilities or board commercial passenger aircraft, to ensure these credentials are REAL ID-compliant. We are committed to engaging with the public, licensing jurisdictions and states to facilitate a smooth transition to REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025."
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Newsweek
New England Serial Killer Suspected: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman was found dead in Springfield, Massachusetts on Tuesday, sparking another bout of social media concern about an alleged New England serial killer. Rumors of a serial killer stalking the North East began after seven sets of human remains were found across the New England states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April. As of publication, the Springfield woman's cause of death remains unknown and authorities have not announced any connection between the deaths. Connecticut State Police told Fox News Digital: "There is also no known threat to the public at this time." The Springfield Police Department has been contacted for comment via email. Police lights from the Houston Police Department, Saturday, June 18, 2022. These are not police lights in Springfield, MA. Police lights from the Houston Police Department, Saturday, June 18, 2022. These are not police lights in Springfield, MA. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Photo Why It Matters Despite a lack of known connection between the deaths, serial killer concerns are sweeping across New England and on social media. A private 'New England Serial Killer' Facebook group currently has 65,867 members. What To Know The Springfield woman was found shortly after 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 22, when officers received a call about an unresponsive person near a bike path. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, per Ryan Walsh, Springfield PD spokesperson. Three out of the other seven bodies found across New England in the past two months have been identified as women. The human remains found in Killingly, CT, were also reported as likely being a woman's but there has not been confirmation from the town of Killingly on these reports. Rumors of a serial killer began when two bodies were found in Groton, CT, within a month of each other, and a man's body was pulled from the Woonasquatucket River around the same time. Despite some people on social media suggesting seven bodies being discovered within a relatively small part of the US without explanation may be part of a pattern, others are more skeptical. Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, told Fox News digital that he does find the bodies "curious." However, he told the outlet: "Even though these remains were found within the last two months, at least some of them have been in these conditions or in a state of decomposition for a period of time." Although the remains were found within a similar time period, they may not have all died at the same time. Valentin said that scientific conclusions can only come from evidence linking the bodies together, such as DNA. The Springfield woman's death is now under investigation by the Springfield Police Department's homicide unit and the Hampden District Attorney's Murder Unit. Jane Borowski, a survivor of a New Hampshire stabbing police believe was committed by the Connecticut River Valley serial killer — a still unknown killer believed to have targeted women in the New England area in the 1980s — has said that whether there is a serial killer in New England or not, this should be a reminder to women to "be more vigilant." Borowski hosts a podcast called Invisible Tears which draws attention to homicides and cold cases, and used the podcast's Facebook page to ask "is there a serial killer running around? Is there two? Maybe two serial killers? I don't know. It's very suspicious." In a second video, Borowski called out a person who made a false serial confession, saying: "If you wrote that confession, you're a freaking was just so wrong on so many levels." What People Are Saying Jane Borowski on Facebook: "How do you find so many bodies and so many remains and none of it is suspicious? That's suspicious to me." Ryan Walsh, spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department in X (formerly Twitter): "The SPD Homicide Unit under the direction [of] Captain Trent Duda is conducting an unattended death investigation in conjunction with the @HampdenDA Murder Unit, pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner." What Happens Next Police have not found a link between any of the bodies as of publication. It is unclear if all seven bodies are being investigated together at this time.
The Intercept
17-04-2025
- Politics
- The Intercept
No-Bid ICE Contract Went to Former ICE Agents Being Sued for Fabricating Criminal Evidence on the Job
Support Us © THE INTERCEPT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in New Orleans prior to Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 8, 2025. Photo: Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement just signed a contract worth $73 million with a firm whose executives are accused of taking part in a scheme to manufacture evidence against a co-worker during their time working at the Department of Homeland Security. According to a contract document reviewed by The Intercept, federal contractor Universal Strategic Advisors will provide services pertaining to ICE's 'non-detained docket,' a master list of millions of noncitizens believed to be removable from the United States but not yet in the agency's custody. The contract cites President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border, an overwhelming glut of potential deportees, and a shortage of officers to process them all as justification for hiring a private vendor to assist with the collection of biometric data, coordinating removals, and monitoring immigrant populations. The document says that with a fleet of new outsourced employees, ICE can reassign hundreds of officers to tasks that better align with Trump's recent executive orders aimed at maximizing the agency's detention and deportation operations. With the contractors onboard, the document says at least 675 ICE officers 'will be able to take all appropriate actions to comply with the EO's by prioritizing conducting at-large arrests, removals, and detention related activities.' A former ICE official, who spoke to The Intercept on the condition of anonymity, said they were concerned by this plan to further privatize the agency's operations at the same time as the Trump administration has dramatically slashed its workforce and gutted important oversight bodies like the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, as well as the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman. 'I certainly take issue with them firing career feds and demolishing whole offices, just to hire contractors to do the same work, many of them who are former ICE employees now retired,' the official said. The responsibilities handed over to US Advisors are vast: '[Contractors] will manage field office alien check-ins, monitor immigration case statuses (and the outcome), assist with coordinating removals, update contact information to ensure that the alien can be located, respond to telephone calls, triage complaints and grievances, manage outreach mailboxes, enter data into ICE's system of record, manage alien files, capture biometrics, organize and collect immigration related documents, field questions related to the immigration process, coordinate with ICE to assign aliens to an appropriate monitoring program, and notify ICE if someone is not complying with the terms of a conditional release or when someone is a risk to community safety.' 'I don't like, in general, to attach a profit motive to these inherently governmental services,' the former ICE official said, explaining that while the contract's scope seems mostly administrative, the work in question has serious implications for millions living in the United States. 'This is the backbone of decisions that are going to impact peoples' lives; it's a very high impact work stream.' They also questioned the contract's rationale of hiring private sector workers to handle administrative tasks in order to free up ICE officers to hit the streets. 'If they're just doing the arrests and they're not following the case, not understanding the complexities, it gives the officers a much more limited view of the impact of their work. They're not hearing when they're talking about their kids, or why they might need to be released,' the ICE source explained. The procurement document notes that ICE is turning to US Advisors without conducting the typical competition for the business among other potential vendors, owing to, it says, the 'emergency' conditions declared by Trump. 'ICE would be unable to recruit, hire, vet, train, and deploy staff as quickly as a contractor can,' the notice reads. According to an April 9 filing, however, a rival vendor is protesting the contract with the Government Accountability Office, leaving the contract temporarily on hold. Read Our Complete Coverage US Advisors has the right pedigree: The company has previously provided staffing support for ICE and is run by former Department of Homeland Security officials. But this executive team, while well-credentialed, has a checkered past: US Advisors CEO Brian DeMore and Chief Talent Officer David Marin are both named defendants in a lawsuit stemming from their time working at DHS. In 2019, former ICE officer Kui Myles filed suit alleging she was the victim of a scheme to manufacture criminal evidence against her after she complained of workplace harassment, resulting in her false arrest, false imprisonment, and invasion of privacy. Myles, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in China, further alleges she was subject to discrimination based on her national origin, and says her co-workers fabricated a report that she was illegally 'housing Chinese nationals' as part of their conspiracy to discredit her. Myles alleges she was then placed under DHS surveillance, which revealed she was not in fact housing undocumented Chinese immigrants. At this point, Myles alleges that campaign to essentially frame her for criminal wage theft was executed at the 'direction and instigation' of ICE officials including DeMore, then an ICE assistant field office director, and Marin, at the time a deputy field office director. All told, Myles accuses Marin and DeMore of engaging in a conspiracy to violate both her constitutional and civil rights under federal law. Myles's lawsuit is ongoing, but in 2022 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit determined the litigation could continue. Neither ICE nor US Advisors responded to a request for comment. Certain ICE tasks struck this source as particularly unfit for outsourcing: 'Dealing with grievances — what if it's a grievance against the contractor? They want to stay on ICE's good side, so they probably want to minimize grievances,' they explained. 'You're really going to contract out community safety decisions?' Privatization is not a novelty among federal agencies generally or ICE specifically. Trump's deportation fixation has signaled a feeding frenzy for corporations like the private prison firm GEO Group, up for a $350 million DHS contract renewal, and Deployed Resources, which operates migrant detention camps and just won a $3.8 billion ICE contract. The source said, 'This is the game at ICE — they all work with their old buddies.' Join The Conversation
