China Touts Human Rights 'Values' as Pressure Mounts on Olympics
New report out of China touts country's human rights 'values' as international pressure mounts on Olympics
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Jussie Smollett Defense Rests After Actor Claims Attack Was 'No Hoax'
Smollett is charged with six counts of disorderly conduct for filing false police reports and faces up to three years in prison.
U.N. Peacekeepers Seek More Troops, Better Weapons to Face New Threats
"We are operating in an asymmetrical environment where our convoys, our camps, our troops are attacked on a regular basis," MINUSMA chief El-Ghassim Wane said.
Australia to Join US in Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Citing human rights concerns and recent political conflict between the countries, PM Scott Morrison said Australia will not send diplomats to the 2022 Games.
GOP-Aligned Group Finds No Evidence of Voter Fraud in Wisconsin
Former President Donald Trump previously claimed there was "election corruption" in Wisconsin, a state he lost by less than one point.
The United States isn't Ready for Conventional Warfare
Naveed Jamali addresses a closing window of opportunity for China and Russia that could make already escalating tensions with the United States even worse.
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2021 Autos Awards
This first annual list includes several U.S. companies, a start-up automaker and a number of models that have recently been redesigned. Nearly all of the vehicles we ranked are made in America.
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Japanese Construction Leading the Way for a Greener World
In this report, we uncover how Japanese firms are leveraging their environmental expertise to provide efficient and safe infrastructure to ASEAN and beyond.
America's Most Loved Workplaces 2021
For the first time, Newsweek has partnered with the Best Practice Institute to measure how employees feel about their organizations.
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Best Online Shops 2022
Newsweek has once again paired with respected global data-research firm Statista to recognize 1,000 shops across 39 categories in eight groups.
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Mom's Best List 2021
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House Approves McConnell's Debt Ceiling Plan To Have His Cake and Eat It
The House voted 222-212 for a framework that would allow Senate Democrats to raise the debt ceiling vote through a simple majority vote.
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Fact Check: Joe Biden's Claim of 'Record Pace' in U.S. Employment
The president insisted that the economy is getting back on track, but critics point to an underwhelming jobs report for November.
Devin Nunes Is Leaving Congress Before Potential Defeat in Redrawn District
Redistricting is expected to make Nunes' congressional district less favorable to the Donald Trump ally.
Alec Baldwin Is Trying To 'Sway Public Opinion'—'Rust' Gaffer's Attorney
"I think it was clear to most who watched the show it was a poorly planned, misguided attempt for sympathy for himself," lawyer Gary A. Dordick told Fox News.
Norwegian Wolves Are Extinct, With No Genetic Trace Left Behind
Scientists confirm the wolf population that roamed Norway and Sweden for around 12,000 years was wiped out by humans.
China's Diplomat to Russia Calls Olympic Boycott a 'Senseless Desecration'
The Biden administration says it will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Tucker Carlson Says Joe Biden Wants War With Russia to Improve Poll Numbers
Fox News host Tucker Carlson said President Joe Biden was less popular than chlamydia and would seek ways to improve his polling numbers.
China Riled by Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken After Supportive Taiwan Remarks
Departing from State Department guidelines last week, Secretary Blinken described Taiwan as a country for the third time publicly this year.
Gunman Opens Fire, Kills 2 in Moscow After Being Told to Put on Mask
A 10-year-old girl is among the four injured in the shooting. Two employees of the government center were killed in the attack.
Prince Harry's Memoir Has the Royals 'Quaking in Their Boots'—Author
Prince Harry's memoir has triggered fears over "more hurt feelings" at a time when Queen Elizabeth II needs "all hands on deck," a biographer told Newsweek.
Former Sen. Bob Dole to Lie in State in US Capitol Rotunda, 33rd to Do So
The former senator and presidential candidate will lie in state Thursday, joining a a list that includes former presidents like JFK and Abraham Lincoln.
Indonesia Volcanic Eruption Aftermath Video Shows Villages Covered in Ash
The eruption caused mudflows that buried houses and vehicles in surrounding villages.
Minneapolis' First Black Police Chief to Retire
Medaria Arradondo said that "the impacts of Floyd's killing will stay with me forever," but they did not factor into his decision to retire next month.
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The International Olympic Committee said it needs "to be discreet" when talking about this case...
Adolescent Anorexia Up 65 Percent in Canada in Pandemic First Wave: Study
Researchers said the lockdowns and increased social media use could've triggered young people's...
Boebert Backs Thomas Massie With Family Gun Photo: 'No Spare Ammo for You'
The photo appeared to attract significant criticism on social media.
Internet Explodes Over Woman Who Coached Boyfriend To Cover Tattoos Before Meeting Parents
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71 Percent of Democrats in College Wouldn't Date a Trump Voter, Poll Finds
This is compared to 31 percent of Republicans who felt the same way about a Biden voter.
Rose McGowan's Weinstein Lawsuit Dismissed After Missed Filing Deadlines
After firing her attorneys last month and missing deadlines to refile charges, a federal judge has...
Former Theranos CEO Again Has Hard Time Remembering Things on Stand
Like the previous week, attorney Robert Leach pulled up Holmes' own emails ranging from six to nine...
DOJ Says US Navy Seized Iranian Terrorist Arms Shipments Bound for Yemen
"The actions of the United States in these two cases strike a resounding blow to the government of...
House Passes Defense Authorization Bill 363-70, Now Heads to Senate
The $768 billion defense bill will fund the U.S. military in the new year and also reform the...
Candidate for Key Treasury Position Withdraws Name From Nomination
Concerns from Republicans over her thoughts on banking regulations and her birth in the former...
Strike By Kellogg's Workers Continue After They Reject Company's Offer
The declined five-year offer included cost-of-living adjustments in the latter years of the deal...
Internet Backs Woman Who Butted Into Another Couple's Dinner, Defended Breastfeeding Mom
"I said she has been struggling," the Redditor wrote.
Minnesota's $8B Surplus Has Leaders Haggling Over How to Spend It
While Democratic lawmakers wish to use the budget surplus to help fund economic opportunities for...
GOP Senators Encourage Military Support of Ukraine Amid Russian Escalation
Republican Senators Roger Wicker and Jim Inhofe spoke Tuesday in support of sanctioning Russia and...
Miss USA Elle Smith Discusses the Sport of Pageantry on 'The Diplomat'
Elle Smith is representing the United States in the Miss Universe pageant taking place in Israel on...
'The Resident' Season 5, Episode 11 Release Date
Fox is bringing "The Resident" Season 4 to an end for 2021 this December—but we already know when...
5-Month-Old Pup Waits For Her Best Friend The Mailman In Heartwarming Viral Videos
"It's a real, emotional connection," the dog's owner Lisa Laskey said.
Journalists Who Worked With Khashoggi Say Arrest Is 'Step Towards Justice'
The news comes one day after the death of a prominent editor related to the case.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
The mandate would have required that federal contractors get vaccinated by January 18.
'Grifters' and Performers Exist Among Conservatives: Rep. Dan Crenshaw
"Performance artists are the ones who get all the attention...they know how to recite the lines...
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Greece: A New Way of Life
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America's Most Responsible Companies 2022
Newsweek has partnered with Statista for our third annual list of America's Most Responsible Companies. This year we have expanded our list to include 500 of the largest public corporations.
America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022
Newsweek and Statista are proud to award 220 winners in 16 categories. The awards are based on the results of a survey of more than 4,000 customers and employees in the U.S.
America's Best Online Learning Schools 2022
For the first time, Newsweek and Statista are recognizing 182 institutions that offer online learning courses or online college/university degrees to adult learners.
America's Most Trusted Brands 2022
Newsweek partnered with BrandSpark, a leading market research firm, to create this list. Thousands of shoppers participated in this edition and 83 service and E-commerce categories were included.
EDITOR'S PICK
Manchin and Sinema Hold the Key for Democrats: Respecting Regionalism
Sinema and Manchin have hit on the very thing that could stop the Democrats' hemorrhaging support. Specifically, the Democrats are suffering from an overly national approach.
Merrick Garland Sees the Big Picture
Garland has been criticized for not pursuing former President Donald Trump over the January 6 Capitol riot.
All You Need To Know About Kamala Harris' Bluetooth Security Concerns
A recent article by Politico alleges that Vice President Kamala Harris is "Bluetooth-phobic". Here is all you need to know about whether these concerns are justified.
Kyle Rittenhouse Says in Hindsight Traveling to Kenosha 'Not the Best Idea'
Rittenhouse, 18, was acquitted on all charges last month after fatally shooting two men and injuring a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer.
After Losing Afghanistan, Biden Plays High Stakes Diplomacy Over Ukraine
U.S. intelligence has warned that as many as 175,000 Russian troops could be deployed to invade Russia's southern neighbor, a possible future NATO member.
U.S. More Popular Than China Abroad, Poll Finds, Amid Rising Tensions
The net favorability of the U.S. in all European nations surveyed has risen considerably since Joe Biden took office, according to the survey.
Texas Using Boats Lined Up on Rio Grande to Stop Flow of Migrants
The measure is a part of Operation Lone Star, which Governor Greg Abbott's office states is aimed to combat the "smuggling of people and drugs into Texas."
Republicans Reject Mitch McConnell's Plan To Raise the Debt Ceiling
The federal government is expected to default on its debts by January 28 unless an agreement is reached.
