Newsweek Europe - January 01 - 08, 2021

Melissa McCarthy

FOR MELISSA MCCARTHY, PLAYING URSULA IN THE LIVE-ACTION REMAKE of The Little Mermaid (May 26) began with terror. \"That song [\"Poor Unfortunate Souls\"] looms so large for me that if I can't do it, I shouldn't be doing it.\"

Dogs From Afar— The Best Dog Breeds for a Perfect Match

Dogs may be our best friends, but they can also serve as reminders of beloved far-off travels. Many dogs have their origins in surprising lands and were bred for specific purposes from sheep herding to companionship. Knowing dogs' global origins and personalities can help you understand your own pooch. And since having a dog is a big responsibility, if you're ready to make the leap, be sure to do your research to ensure that that the breed you select is a good match for your living situation and lifestyle choices.

Most Loved Workplaces 2023

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A Most Loved Workplace? Fringe benefits and fair compensation influence employee engagement, of course, but culture is an even more significant influence on sentiment.

DRIVE TO WIN

FORGET MERELY SURVIVING. FORMULA 1 CEO STEFANO DOMENICALI'S GOAL IS TO CAPTURE THE HEARTS, MINDS AND WALLETS OF AMERICA

How Al Will Transform Our Lives

It's impossible to know exactly what changes the technology will bring. We asked the experts anyway

Japan's Disappearing Act

Birth rates keep falling while life expectancy keeps rising. If the government can't find a way to stabilize population soon, the country faces a bleak future

Ke Huy Quan

FRESH OFF HIS OSCAR WIN FOR EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, Ke Huy Quan isn't wasting time

How Prigozhin Turned on Putin

The mercenary group chief has been loudly blasting Russia's military leadership-and his old friend and sponsor. He may finally have gone too far

Pop Culture Goes to War

Since Putin's invasion, the songs have gotten more serious, the comedy has gotten grimmer and any sense of kinship with Russia has died

Balancing An Intricate Act

BHUTAN'S PRIME MINISTER DISCUSSES HOW THE CARBON-NEGATIVE KINGDOM DEALS WITH CLIMATE CHANGE AND A GROWING RIVALRY BETWEEN NEIGHBORS INDIA AND CHINA