The Best of Newsweek
10+ most popular Newsweek articles, as voted by our community.
In-depth analysis, news and opinion about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics.
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Newsweek on Anxiety
Scientists' understanding of anxiety is radically evolving—but how long will it take for treatments to catch up?
We just might be on the cusp of a mental health treatment revolution as researchers find that anxiety is a whole-brain phenomenon and proceed in identifying the complex neuronal circuits involved.
Newsweek on Comics
"Maus" author removed from Marvel collection for calling Trump "Orange Skull"
Shared by 11, including Esther Schindler
Newsweek on Economy
Forget "quiet quitting," 2023 will be all about "loud layoffs"
After the tumultuous years of the pandemic, workers appear to be much happier with their jobs—and much less willing to quit in times of economic uncertainty.
Newsweek on Pets
The smartest dog breeds were pitted against each other. One came out on top
Research suggests there is some heritable component of cognitive characteristics in dogs, which could have important implications for understanding the capabilities of different breeds.
Newsweek on Politics
Merkel's Murky Legacy in Germany
Remember Angela Merkel? Once called leader of the free world, the fanfare when she retired was deafening. Now, it's hard to think of a political figure whose star has faded so much without being sent…
Newsweek on Self Help
"I read 300 self-help books, these are the top 3 life lessons I learned"
The more I read, the better I felt about my life.
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Nuclear fusion breakthrough confirmed: California team achieved ignition
If we could harness fusion to generate electricity, it would be one of the most efficient and least polluting sources of energy possible.
IBT Media sues Newsweek CEO, demanding that he return the magazine
Shared by 73, including Mathew Ingram, Michael Barbaro, Brian Morrissey, Jeff Jarvis
China president warned Biden democracy is dying: "You don't have the time"
Biden told the Naval Academy's Class of 2022 that they would graduate as "representatives and defenders of our democracy."
Why are we sleepwalking away from the One China policy?
Comments and actions by both President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised serious questions about U.S. commitment to the One China policy, a shift that would have enormous ramifications for…
A.J. Jacobs loved his morning coffee so much, he thanked everyone who made it. And we mean…
In a new book, 'Thanks A Thousand,' a writer takes gratitude to a radical new level.
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