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 Relationships
Young and unafraid of the coronavirus? Good for you. Now stop killing people
Yes, chances are that the coronavirus won't kill you. But just by refusing to stay put, you are endangering hundreds of lives, every bit as valuable as your own. And it can still mess up your life, or…
Wall Street Loves a Cheater
As a site serving adulterers booms, big financial firms start circling
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.
Newsweek on Wealth
Boomers dying out could lead to a colossal transfer of wealth
Millennials are expected to hold five times as much wealth as they do today by 2030, when they're estimated to inherit over $68 trillion from their parents.
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Do you play enough? Science says it's critical to your health and wellness
Play is not just for kids. Science shows that play is central to human life—and too little of it can have serious health consequences.
Generation COVID: Record numbers of youth opt out of college, work
Teens coming of age in the pandemic era are shunning college in record numbers. Many aren't working, either. The future looks rough.
IBT Media sues Newsweek CEO, demanding that he return the magazine
Shared by 288, including Mathew Ingram, Michael Barbaro, Brian Morrissey, Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis
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.
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…
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