NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

New York, New York

Novi Zhukovsky is a Staff Reporter of The New York Sun.

Ms. Zhukovsky studied economics and government at Dartmouth College.

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Sydney Sweeney attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2, 2025 at Beverly Hills, California. — Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

‘I’m Not Here To Speak on Politics’: Sydney Sweeney Holds the Line Against Hollywood’s Activism Culture

The ‘Euphoria’ actress’s disengagement from politics represents a rare stance in an increasingly liberal and activist-minded Hollywood.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 31, 2026|

Culture

Kevin Warsh speaks to the press at London on December 11, 2014. — AP/Alastair Grant

GOP Opposition to Powell Probe Puts Warsh’s Path to Fed Chairman in Jeopardy

Senator Tillis vows to block confirmation until the Justice Department investigation into the current Fed head is resolved.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 30, 2026|

Economy

Huda Kattan speaks on stage during the Huda Beauty Easy Bake Pressed Event at Armani Hotel, Downtown Dubai on January 14, 2026. — Cedric Ribeiro/Getty Images

‘Jihad Barbie’: Iranians Destroy Huda Beauty Products After Iraqi-American Founder Shares Pro-Regime Video

The beauty mogul draws outrage for sharing a video of regime supporters burning images of Iran’s opposition leaders

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 29, 2026|

Foreign

Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz speaks during a news briefing at the White House. — Alex Wong/Getty Images

Governor Newsom Accuses Dr. Oz, a Turkish-American, of Targeting Armenians in Fraud Probe

The Democrat leader is threatening to investigate Dr. Oz after he claimed that the ‘Russian-Armenian mafia’ was behind alleged hospice fraud at Los Angeles.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 29, 2026|

Politics

From left, Zeinab Abu Alsamh, Firas Dehni and Jay Abdo attend the 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' screening at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 on December 10, 2025 at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.l) — Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images

Flicks on Hollywood’s Shortlist To Win Oscars Accused of Distorting Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ and ‘Palestine 36’ collect awards and standing ovations while critics say they strip away essential context.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 28, 2026|

Culture

People walk between buildings on the campus of Harvard University. — AP/Steven Senne

Harvard Professors Begin To Crack Down on A Grades

The share of A grades at Harvard drops 7 percentage points following a damning report on the school’s pervasive grade inflation.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 27, 2026|

Education

French Journalist To Bring Antisemitism Exposé to New York

Nora Bussigny spent a year undercover in France’s radical left organizations for her bestselling book, Les Nouveaux Antisémites.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 27, 2026|

Foreign

Former Israeli hostage Emily Damari, who hid her sexuality for more than 15 months, has proposed to her girlfriend, Israeli influencer Danielle Amit. — Via X

Former Hamas Hostage Emily Damari Proposes to Girlfriend on Anniversary of Her Release

The British-Israeli citizen hid her sexuality from Hamas captors for 15 months.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 23, 2026|

Foreign

Ms. Rachel attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 at New York City. — Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

‘Was This an Accident Too?’ Ms. Rachel Amplifies Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory Hours After Tearful Apology

The popular children’s educator pinned a comment from a pro-Hamas outlet suggesting Jews planted an antisemitic remark she claimed to like by accident.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 22, 2026|

National

Governor Gavin Newsom watches as President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. — Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Newsom, Trump Clash at Davos After Governor Claims White House Blocked His Appearance

American political tensions boil over at the Swiss economic forum.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 22, 2026|

Politics

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex departs from a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd at The Royal Courts of Justice on January 21, 2026 at London. — Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

‘They Have Made My Wife’s Life an Absolute Misery’: Tearful Prince Harry Testifies Against Daily Mail’s ‘Criminal’ Tactics

The Duke of Sussex delivers the first testimony in a high-stakes privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 21, 2026|

Foreign

Brooklyn Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham and David Beckham appear during a ‘Cloud 23’ promotional event in October 2024. — Via Instagram

David Beckham Can’t Outrun Family Drama — Even at Davos

The soccer legend dodged questions after his son accused his famous parents of sabotaging his marriage and prioritizing ‘Brand Beckham’ over family.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Jan 20, 2026|

Foreign