ON THE BRINK

‘The Hermit Kingdom’ has survived decades of totalitarian rule, but bellicose statements from its leader, Kim Jong Un, could signal trouble ahead. Newsweek analyzes scenarios that could trigger its demise

AMERICA'S BEST PROGRAMS LOYALTY 2024

CUSTOMER LOYALTY MEANS BIG BUSINESS

Bones of Contention

After years of debate, archaeologists say they have gained greater understanding of among the most historically important” human remains in Europe—belonging to the family of Alexander the Great

Rob Reiner

CELEBRATED DIRECTOR ROB REINER IS WORRIED ABOUT THE RISE OF Christian nationalism the use of Christian values to push a political agenda-and its impact on democracy.

Tiny Houses to the Rescue

Could bite-sized dwellings fix the affordability crisis?

America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024

As women make strides toward breaking down professional barriers, there are still undeniable challenges.

Justin Hartley

\"He goes the extra mile and has a lot of heart.\"

60 Years of Beatlemania

The Fab Four's U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show six decades ago was a landmark television event that further fueled the hysteria surrounding the band

Biggest Beauty Trends of 2024

Move over Botox, brow lifts and blinding white teeth-this year is all about rejuvenating yourself naturally

DRIVEN TO DESPAIR

MORE THAN 60 PERCENT OF AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY A NEW VEHICLE. IS THIS THE END OF THE ROAD FOR THE NATION'S LOVE OF CARS?

Doctors Put Abortion Law Before My Life

I was afraid I'd die miscarrying, as medics fear ending pregnancies could jeopardize their careers

Schooling the Workforce for Retention

America's top talent incubators are organizations where employees want to stay

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: How the War in Ukraine Could Be Won

NATO’s former commander weighs outcomes for Russia’s invasion of the country and sees likely success for Vladimir Putin unless Western powers decide otherwise

Jake Johnson

'If the business is gone and the dream is over, [Self Reliance] was the movie I wanted to make.'

Common

'What I'm doing is just sharing things that have worked for me. I think each individual has to find what works for them.'

Collegiate Swifties Rejoice

Here's why schools from the Ivy League to the U.K. are offering electives on Taylor Swift - from her social significance to her business acumen

MOST TRUSTED BRANDS - 2024

THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL RELATIONSHIPS is trust. This applies to our personal relationships and to our dealings with the businesses and brands we depend on daily. You want to be confident that when you pay for a product or service, it will live up to your expectations time and time again. While it isn't easy to measure trust, it's a quality critical for success that is challenging to earn and easy to lose.

WHAT WOULD AN INDEPENDENT TEXAS LOOK LIKE?

SECESSION CAMPAIGNERS HAVE PUSHED TO GET A FREEDOM REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT IN THE LONE STAR STATE. IS THE RETURN TO BEING A REPUBLIC A PIPE DREAM OR IS IT COMING DOWN THE PIPE?

I Wish Mom Had Ozempic. She'd Have Liked Me

Semaglutide drugs would have made a huge difference to my mother's mental health - and to our relationship

Harvard in Turmoil

Campuses are hotbeds of protest, but it's nothing new. Nor is it as bad now as in the '60s and '70s

Michelle Yeoh

IF YOU THOUGHT MICHELLE YEOH WAS GOING TO SLOW DOWN AFTER winning last year's Best Actress Academy Award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, you'd be mistaken.

Unleash the Molecules!

How turned science into pop art

Josh Hutcherson

JOSH HUTCHERSON ISN'T CONCERNED WITH doing what you think he should. \"There was an obvious path to take post-Hunger Games. But I made a conscious choice to say 'no' to a lot of things and not really just follow a predetermined [path].\"

Go-Big Experiences

These unmissable adventures will make 2024 a year to remember

Hamas, Inc

The property empire that funds the militant group's attacks

Bring White Men Into the Conversation

A very powerful group has been mostly missing from discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion. That can change

Black Voters Could Win It for Trump

Polls show the Republican front-runner is poised to secure more votes from African Americans than any Republican in history—which could tip the presidential election in his favor

The Archives

1989 - Sammie Harbour, a 27-year-old with sickle-cell anemia, was \"forced to choose between a job he liked and doctors he trusted,\" Newsweek wrote.

Colman Domingo

WHEN YOU THINK OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS, ACTIVIST BAYARD RUSTIN isn't usually the first to come to mind. For Colman Domingo, who portrays the title character in Rustin, his lack of inclusion in many history lessons is because he was openly queer.

'Maestro' Revealed

Bradley Cooper's transformation into Leonard Bernstein on film