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Can Ken Martin Save the Democrats From Themselves?
The party may be winning special elections and polling strongly, yet members remain anxious. A year into his reign, the DNC chair is betting on organizing and infrastructure—not insiders—to turn momentum into power
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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OSCARS EMBRACE THE DARK SIDE
With record-breaking nods for Sinners, 2026 marks a shift toward horror. The Academy Awards may have finally gotten over its fear of the macabre
4 min |
February 27 - March 6, 2026
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WHO WILL STRIKE GOLD AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS?
If you're looking to win your friends' pool, here are our favorites to take home the trophies
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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Strength in Numbers
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament just three months into her premiership and called a snap election in January, it was widely seen as a high-risk gamble. Her Liberal Democratic Party had been weakened by scandal, coalition fractures and years of voter fatigue. A loss would almost certainly have ended her leadership. Instead, the bet produced one of the most decisive mandates in modern Japanese politics.
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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CAITRIONA BALFE
The actor reflects on the final season of Starz's epic historical drama Outlander, taking time to decompress after wrapping and how she decides what comes next
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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ONE OPINION AFTER ANOTHER
Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn has always worn his politics on his sleeve. After gaining a sixth Academy Award nomination for One Battle After Another, the actor tells Newsweek about giving his statuette to Volodymyr Zelensky, how Nicolás Maduro should be in prison and why Donald Trump won in 2024
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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JACK WHITEHALL
COMEDIAN JACK WHITEHALL IS TRADING PUNCHLINES FOR THE “GOOD TYPE OF NERVES” in the new series 'The Burbs.
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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LOVE IN THE LINE OF FIRE
In Ukraine's front-line city of Kramatorsk, couples separated by war risk brief reunions as Russian forces close in
7 min |
February 27 - March 6, 2026
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NEXT-DOOR ENABLER
How Beijing's carefully calibrated support has helped sustain Moscow as it fights Ukraine—without crossing key red lines
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February 27 - March 6, 2026
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A WAR OF INCHES
The conflict between Kyiv and Moscow has become one of attrition, analysts say, with both sides paying a high price for small gains
7 min |
February 27 - March 6, 2026
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'There's No Coming Back From This'
The Minnesota ICE operation is proving to be a watershed moment for the Trump administration and the future of immigration enforcement
5 min |
February 13, 2026
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JAY SHETTY
The life coach dives into his new Audible Originals series Messy Love, reveals how it differs from his On Purpose podcast and shares why celebrities open up to him
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February 20, 2026
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"PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO LISTEN TO SNOOP DOGG THAN SOME GUY IN A SUIT"
AI innovations are shaping the future of money but will it be enough to win back public trust in banking? Newsweek speaks with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski about disrupting norms, engaging customers and finding cheaper mortgages
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February 20, 2026
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A NEW WORLD UMPIRE
With President Donald Trump's Board of Peace expanding in size and scope, could it eventually rival the United Nations?
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February 20, 2026
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DISCOVER AUTHENTIC JAPAN WITH WAS TOURS
CURATED JOURNEYS REVEALING JAPAN'S REGIONS, TRADITIONS, AND LIVING CULTURE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL, SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES DESIGNED.
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February 20, 2026
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Best New Product Awards 2026
With so many new brands for sale each year, it's hard to know where to spend your hard-earned money. We recommend these
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February 20, 2026
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POLAR PUSH
China is expanding its High North knowledge by paying to join Russian scientific expeditions, further fueling the West's concerns about potential military use of research
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February 20, 2026
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INSIDE TREAT'S VISION FOR TIMELESS BRIDAL LUXURY AND MEANINGFUL WEDDINGS
As Japan's wedding market contracts, Treat builds enduring bridal luxury through craftsmanship, human-centered service and an editorial approach to weddings that values time, meaning and experience over scale.
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February 20, 2026
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL ANCHORS MODERN TOKYO
IN SHINJUKU'S VIBRANT HUB, KEIO PLAZA BLENDS ACCESS, JAPANESE CULTURE AND HUMAN-CENTERED HOSPITALITY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS EXPLORING TOKYO WITH CONFIDENCE.
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February 20, 2026
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LA VIE FACTORY'S GLOBAL VISION FOR LIFE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
From intimate weddings to global destinations, a Japanese company reshapes how life's milestones are photographed.
1 min |
February 20, 2026
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WHAT PRICE IS RIGHT?
Picking AI's winners and losers isn't an easy game, as the stock market's tech selloff shows
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February 20, 2026
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TikTok has new American owners, but lingering questions remain about Beijing's control over its data, algorithms and decision-making
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February 20, 2026
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HAPPO-EN BRINGS JAPANESE CULTURE TO WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
FROM GARDEN WEDDINGS TO GLOBAL CONFERENCES, THE TOKYO VENUE BLENDS HERIT- AGE, HOSPITALITY AND DESIGN INTO MEANINGFUL, MODERN EXPERIENCES FOR GUESTS.
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February 20, 2026
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CELEBRATIONS OR BUSINESS, JAPAN OPENS FOR ALL
JAPAN'S TOURISM BOOM IS PROVIDING NEW PATHWAYS FOR INBOUND VISITORS, WHETHER FOR THE PERFECT WEDDING OR A BUSINESS TRIP TO REMEMBER.
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February 20, 2026
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HARRY MELLING
HARRY MELLING IS VERY AWARE HIS WORK IN THE NEW FILM PILLION IS ABOUT as far away as he can get from his portrayal of Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter franchise.
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February 20, 2026
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'WE HAVE A CHANCE TO FULFILL HUMAN POTENTIAL'
DeepMind's Chief Al Readiness Officer Lila Ibrahim on keeping ethics at the forefront while pioneering artificial general intelligence tools
10 min |
February 20, 2026
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GIFTS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH
Valentine's Day presents for that someone special
3 min |
February 13, 2026
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DIGNITY NOT A DEAL
Greenland seeks respect and self-rule as Washington and Copenhagen vie over bases and resources
9 min |
February 13, 2026
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PAUL GIAMATTI
The actor on joining Star Trek, his \"dream role\" playing a Klingon pirate, reflecting on The Holdovers and the persistent myth that he's won an Oscar (he hasn't, but should)
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February 13, 2026
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MARC SHAIMAN
IN HIS MEMOIR, NEVER MIND THE HAPPY, COMPOSER MARC SHAIMAN JOKED HE “ALMOST called the book, ‘Google Me.” That’s because you know his music even if you don’t know his name.
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