Newsweek Magazine

February 08, 2019 Issue

Features

Cover story World

Can Merkel and May Resist Forces They Helped Create?

Britain's Theresa May and Germany's Angela Merkel find themselves on a precipice created by populism. Can the two leaders withstand the forces they helped to create?

World

Theresa May's Brexit Deal Causes Uproar

The British government will seek further Brexit concessions from the EU, and some MPs will push for a second referendum.

Opinion

What We Saw Photographing Migrant Caravan and Border

Three veteran photographers reflect on their experiences photographing the many stories from the southern border in 2018 and provide some insight into their images.

In Focus

Animal Rights?

A horseman jumps through a bonfire in central Spain during the opening of the Luminarias festival on January 16. The traditional religious celebration honors Saint Anthony, the patron saint of animals, and dates back 500 years. The trailblazing stunt is intended to purify the horses for the coming year.

Launch Slideshow 4 PHOTOS

Periscope

U.S.

Will Trump Be Impeached? Law Professor Weighs In

In his new book, "Prosecuting the President," law professor Andrew Coan speculates on how Robert Mueller's investigation of Donald Trump will end.

Opinion

Renewable Energy: Will China Be The Superpower?

Here Comes the Sun Will China be the superpower in a world transformed by renewable energy?

Opinion

Democrats Are In Love With The Idea Of Taxing The Rich

The Nordic countries Democrats so adore don't merely tax the hell out of the rich—they tax the hell out of everyone.

Horizons

Science

Engineered Plants Without Growing 'Glitch' Created

Field tests with tobacco plants showed an increase in production of up to 40 percent.

Health

Reconsidering Marijuana as Fashionably OK

It's fashionable to think of marijuana as harmless or a cure-all. According to a new book, you might want to think again.

Downtime

Entertainment

'Roma' Star Yalitza Aparicio Talks Representation

Director Alfonso Cuarón's "Roma," now with 10 Oscar nominations, is a story of personal and national loss in 1970s Mexico that continues to resonate today.

February 08, 2019 Issue

Theresa May's Brexit Deal Causes Uproar

What We Saw Photographing Migrant Caravan and Border

Animal Rights?

Renewable Energy: Will China Be The Superpower?

Democrats Are In Love With The Idea Of Taxing The Rich

Reconsidering Marijuana as Fashionably OK

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

February 08, 2019 Issue

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