The Bulletin

• Boxing legend George Foreman passes away: One of the most legendary boxers George "Big George" Foreman has passed away at the age of 76. Read more about his legacy. Tributes immediately poured in on social media from celebrities and boxing fans alike.

• US travel warnings explained: A growing number of America's closest allies are updating their travel advisories for citizens visiting the United States. Find out what they mean and why they're being updated.

• Housing market update: This year's spring selling season is shaping up to be the best for American homebuyers in five years, Nick Gerli, CEO of the real estate data platform Reventure App, told Newsweek. Find out what's driving the sales.

• Social Security requirements set to change: Social Security identity checks will be changing in April following an announcement from the Social Security Administration earlier this week. Find out what.

• Is US joining British Commonwealth? President Donald Trump suggested that the United States could join the British Commonwealth on Friday in a post to Truth Social. See his post.

• Migrants, visitors anxious over travel ban debate: Immigrants and potential visitors from dozens of countries were still waiting Friday for news of a travel ban from President Trump.

• Is segregation legal in U.S. now? The General Services Administration lifted its requirement for the prohibition of segregated facilities in government contracts on February 15 to comply with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Find out what this means.

The rundown: Fears have rippled through Europe about whether the U.S. under its new steward, President Donald Trump, could abandon NATO. But Trump, a notorious skeptic of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, would not have to pull out of NATO to break it up. Find out what his options are.

Why it matters: To officially extricate the U.S. from NATO, the Trump administration would have to give a year's notice, according to the alliance's Article 13. All it would take to effectively spell an end to NATO without a formal withdrawal, experts say, is for the Trump administration to slash away at the trust underpinning the very existence of the alliance. A whisper from the Trump administration that the U.S. wouldn't fulfill its commitment to Article 5 and much of NATO's credibility would be "effectively dead," David Blagden, associate professor of international security and strategy at the U.K.'s University of Exeter, told Newsweek. Article 5 of the alliance's founding treaty commits other NATO states to help out any member that comes under armed attack.

Read more in-depth coverage:
How NATO Without US Stacks Up Against Russia

TL/DR: The White House does, in fact, have many options, if it wishes to undermine the alliance.

What happens now? Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. would not defend states in the alliance that "don't pay" what he deems their fair share. NATO states are supposed to dedicate 2 percent of their GDP to defense, a target many European members have historically fallen far short of hitting.

Deeper reading Trump Has More Than One Way Out of NATO

The rundown: A major Tesla investor has called on the company's board to oust Elon Musk as CEO in an interview with Newsweek. Here's why.

Why it matters: Musk's political involvement has caused concern for investors and Tesla's stock has floundered throughout 2025. Tesla investor Ross Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, told Newsweek it's time for the Tesla board to remove Musk as CEO. Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday. "Why has the board of directors sat quietly while so much brand value has been eroded to the point that cars are being set on fire?" he said. Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions. There have been a growing number of reports in recent weeks about vandalism toward Tesla vehicles.

Read more in-depth coverage:
Could Elon Musk Step Down as Tesla CEO? What We Know

TL/DR: Tesla shareholders don't have the power to directly vote to remove the CEO in the company's corporate structure; instead, that would lie with the board.

What happens now? Most experts said Musk is unlikely to be ousted by the Tesla board. Whether the company's stock manages to rebound over the coming weeks and months is yet to be seen.

Deeper reading Exclusive: Tesla Investor Calls for Board To Oust Elon Musk as CEO

The rundown: U.S. President Donald Trump had a notable impact on birth rates during his first term in the Oval Office and the same is expected in his second term, according to researchers. Here's what's expected from Trump's second term.

Why it matters: The United States is among several major economic powerhouse countries facing a population decline, driven by low fertility rates. Trump has spoken out on this issue several times, including during a campaign speech in December, when he said: "We want more babies, to put it nicely." Authors Gordon B. Dahl, Runjing Lu and William Mullins found in the paper "Partisan Fertility and Presidential Elections," published in the American Economic Review in 2022, a "sharp and persistent increase" in Republican-leaning counties compared to Democratic ones after Trump's first term, from early 2017 to early 2021. This bump in Republican areas amounted to between roughly 1.2 percent and 2.2 percent of the national fertility rate. Mullins said he "expects" Trump to have a similar effect on births during this term.

Read more in-depth coverage:
Immigration Accounts for Entire US Population Growth for First Time: Survey

TL/DR: America's fertility rate is now projected to average 1.6 births per woman over the next three decades, according to the Congressional Budget Office's latest forecast released this year.

What happens now? Jennifer Sciubba, president and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, told Newsweek that "one likely explanation (though not the sole factor)" for there was an increase in birth rates in Republican counties after Trump's election is "an increase in optimism about the future among Republicans after the electoral victory."

Deeper reading Donald Trump's Impact on US Birth Rates

The rundown: The Red Sea, a route for nearly 30 percent of global container traffic and vital oil shipments from the Gulf to Europe and the United States, is facing a growing risk of disruption due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Here's how it is impacting the global trade.

Why it matters: The Iran-backed Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has disrupted shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting American and allied vessels. These attacks have increased freight and insurance costs, forcing ships to reroute. In response, the U.S. has launched airstrikes against Houthi forces to protect naval assets and ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region. The global supply chain has come under new threat as the Houthis have said they will launch new attacks since Israel resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis say their actions are retaliation for Israel's military operations in Gaza and that they are not targeting all shipping.

Read more in-depth coverage:
Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens US with "Severe Blow"

TL/DR: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located at the southern entrance of the Red Sea, is a chokepoint for global oil shipments, particularly for crude oil traveling from the Gulf to Europe and the Americas.

What happens now? Concerns are growing on the Red Sea conflict's impact on global shipping amid a sustained U.S. military offensive and Houthis threat to continue attacks.

Deeper reading Map Shows How Houthis Threaten Vital Global Shipping

The rundown: The U.S. retirement landscape is changing, with a considerable portion of Americans either struggling with saving for later in life or planning to never fully retire. Here's a deep dive into shifting retirement scenario.

Why it matters: A study by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies has found that more than half of current workers—52 percent—plan to work at least part time in retirement. Almost seven in 10 workers—69 percent—said they could work until retirement age and still not save enough to meet their needs. What's more, financial strain has led a significant number to withdraw from their retirement funds. More than a third (36 percent) expect to retire at age 70 or beyond, or do not plan to retire at all. Recent decades have seen a significant shift in how Americans retire. A 2023 Pew Research Center report found that around one in five Americans aged 65 and older were still employed in 2023—nearly twice as many as 35 years ago.

Read more in-depth coverage:
Map Reveals States Where $1.5 Million Retirement Savings Would Last Longest

TL/DR: Financial and retirement experts who spoke to Newsweek were not surprised by the Transamerica findings, putting the blame largely on the ever-rising cost of living.

What happens now? "Today's workers are struggling to save for retirement. They are traversing disruptions in the economy, a tenuous employment market, and the high cost of everyday living—and many are still regaining their financial footing from the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath," the study said.

Deeper reading Americans Are Planning To Retire Differently