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9/11-Related Cancer Is Surging
Some 400,000 people have been affected by cancer, disease and mental illnesses from the 9/11 attacks, according to data obtained exclusively by Newsweek.
Why Satellite Imaging Is the Next Big Thing
A massive stream of photos from space will track war crimes, find real-time environmental problems and count the number of cars in Wal-Mart parking lots to help you game the stock market.
In Focus
Welcome to Cuba
Santa Clara, Cuba—The first scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than 50 years brings U.S. government officials, reporters and regular travelers to the central city of Santa Clara on August 31 as part of the Obama administration’s restoration of ties with the Communist-ruled island. U.S. airlines have been lining up to offer flights to the capital city of Havana, as tourism and travel by Americans of Cuban descent is expected to surge.
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In Brazil, Soccer and Politics Go Hand in Glove
In Brazil, the most soccer-obsessed country in the world, politics often tracks the beautiful game.
Why Trump's Refusal to Release Tax Returns Is Bogus
There are tax documents not under audit that Trump can release, but won’t.
Women Journalists Share Their Sexual Harassment Stories
The problem of sexual harassment in media has come to the surface after allegations by women who worked at Fox News.
New World
Docs: Take Two iPads and Call Me in the Morning
Drugs and iPads both worked well at soothing nerves, but parents of kids playing with iPads were less anxious than those given sedatives.
Once Drones Get AI, They’ll Rule the World
Once drones come loaded with sophisticated AI and voice-recognition technology, humans won’t have to guide them.
Fighting Fire With Cancer
Studies show that these highly fluorinated compounds could make the immune system sluggish and may raise the risk of cancer.
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Downtime
The Jet Set: Wealthy Touring Colleges in Private Planes
As many Americans struggle with student loan debt, the wealthy are spending the equivalent of a college tuition to visit top schools.
The Last, Best Bookstore
The Last Bookstore is a potent symbol of the rebirth of literary culture in Los Angeles.
Are Instagram Photos Art?
A British publisher is pushing Instagram pictures from transience to permanence.
Editor's Pick
Ted Cruz Calls for Prosecution of ‘Guardians' Director
"I’m glad Disney fired him, but if these tweets are true, he needs to be prosecuted.”
Study: Opioid Deaths 40 Times More Likely in Prisoners
Almost 70 percent of prisoners in the study had mental health disorders, including substance abuse.
What Is The Tempest? Meet Britain's New Fighter Jet
Named after the weather phenomenon, the twin-engine aircraft could enter in full force in the 2030s.
Hacking in Films: What Hollywood Gets Right and Wrong
A technology expert gives their view of how hacking is depicted in the movies.
Plants in Space—The Final Frontier in Cancer Research
The world of flora has long been a source of cancer-fighting therapies. The drug paclitaxel, for example, originally came from the Pacific yew tree.
Whoopi Goldberg Loses Cool With Judge Jeanine Pirro
"I've never seen anybody whip up such hate. I've never seen anybody be so dismissive," Goldberg said.
The History Behind the Quidditch World Cup
Every year since 1473, according to the J.K. Rowling series, the wizards of the world have gathered to contest the Quidditch World Cup, the single most popular sporting event in the wizarding world—Gobstones championships notwithstanding.
More Adults Die of Liver Disease as Alcohol Use Rises
The researchers said the trend is likely caused by growing alcohol consumption, particularly in excessive amounts.
