Matthew Impelli
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Matthew Impelli is a Newsweek staff writer based in New York. His focus is reporting social issues and crime. In January 2023, Matthew traveled to Moscow, Idaho where he reported on the quadruple murders and arrest of Bryan Kohberger. Matthew joined Newsweek in 2019 after graduating from Syracuse University. He also received his master's degree from St. John's University in 2021. You can get in touch with Matthew by emailing m.impelli@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
DOJ reaches consent decree with Fulton County over jail conditions
In November, the DOJ released a report saying that current conditions in Georgia's Fulton County jails violate inmate rights.
Mexico signals country could receive non-Mexican deportees from Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to launch widespread deportations once he returns to office.
David Lodge, celebrated novelist and academic, dies at 89
Lodge was nominated twice for Booker Prizes and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1998.
Biden accused of abandoning transgender people in final actions
During his 2021 State of the Union, Biden spoke directly to transgender people in America saying "your president has your back."
What's on the ballot in 2025? Key US elections to watch
Several states and districts are gearing up for competitive congressional, state, and local races in 2025.
Zelensky says Trump's "unpredictability" could end war with Russia
During his campaign, Trump claimed he could end the nearly three-year-long conflict in Ukraine within a single day.
Biden to honor American war heroes and first responders with medals
President Joe Biden will honor extraordinary acts of bravery on Friday in one of his final opportunities to formally recognize heroism during his term.
LA County sheriff's dispatch crash leaves deputies relying on radios
The incident comes amid heightened law enforcement presence in numerous cities following a terrorist attack in New Orleans and a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Las Vegas hotel owned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Apple agrees to settle Siri privacy lawsuit for $95 million
According to the lawsuit, Siri allegedly recorded conversations without being prompted by its trigger phrase, "Hey, Siri."
Man who broke into NYC mayor's residence stole Christmas ornament: police
The suspect, a local resident living just blocks from the Upper East Side residence, is scheduled to appear in Manhattan court for arraignment on Thursday.
New Orleans "one of safest places on Earth" after terror attack: Governor
A 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas has been named the suspect in the New Year's attack that is being treated as an act of terrorism.
Human remains found near site of Michigan's Electric Forest music festival
The site where the remains were found is the same location where a Detroit-area man vanished while attending the event in 2018.
COVID turns 5: facts and remaining mysteries about the virus
COVID-19 has continued to claim lives at an average rate of about 900 deaths per week in the U.S. over the past year.
Wall Streets kicks off 2025 on positive note with stock gains
The S&P 500 positioned itself on Thursday to snap a four-day losing streak that capped an otherwise strong 2024.
New Jersey offshore wind project faces another delay
Leading Light Wind requested a second delay on its plans to develop a wind farm.
2 security guards shot at LA Target after confronting shoplifting suspect
California has seen a rise in shoplifting incidents, prompting a shift in prevention measures and legislation.
Alabama mother charged in connection with deaths of 2 toddlers
The mother of a missing Alabama toddler admitted to investigators that the child had died and his body was initially stored in a bag.
German police detain man in New Year's Eve knife attack
Authorities identified the attacker as a Syrian national holding residency in Sweden.
9/11 defendants' lives to be spared after court upholds Biden plea deal
The ruling reinstates plea agreements under which the three men would admit guilt in connection with the September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda attacks.
Police identify woman burned to death on NYC subway as Debrina Kawam
The New York Police Department said Kawam had an address in Toms River, New Jersey.
Patients and wounded people evacuated from Gaza for treatment
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, thousands of Palestinians in the territory require medical treatment abroad.
Senator's son sentenced to prison for role in deputy's death
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer's adult son was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
US Treasury targeted by Chinese hackers in "major" incident, agency says
Earlier this month, a White House official said that at least eight U.S. telecom companies had been breached by a Chinese hacking company.
Ukraine and Russia prisoner swap frees hundreds of troops
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the two countries have engaged in multiple prisoner exchanges.
Finnish authorities share details about Russian ship suspected of sabotage
The possible sabotage is the latest incident of undersea cables being deliberately damaged in the Baltic Sea.
South Korean authorities seek arrest warrant for impeached president
Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over declaring a short-lived martial law.
Dozens dead after truck carrying wedding guests plunges into river
An aging, overcrowded truck crashed on Sunday in Ethiopia.
Donald Trump Rebuked by Appeals Court in E. Jean Carroll Case
A federal appeals court upheld a $5 million verdict against the president-elect.
US government designates Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia on drug charges.
Authorities seize $1.4 million in fake vehicle inspection certificates
"The fake inspection stickers were assessed at $1,404,700, had they been authentic," CBP said.
