Newsweek Magazine

August 09, 2019 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

In a new book, Virginia's former governor, Terry McAuliffe, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the deadly 2017 Unite the Right Charlottesville rally and how the violence could have been avoided.

U.S.

How Donald Trump Decided to go Soft on White Supremacists

In the aftermath of Charlottesville, Trump's statement about the clash became a large part of the news itself and was widely criticized for inflaming the situation by not unequivocally condemning the actions of the white supremacists.

U.S.

Terry McAuliffe on Charlottesville, Racism and Donald Trump

"He failed as the moral leader of our country that day. He came out of the closet and showed us who he truly is, a racist, plain and simple."

World

A Deeper Divide in a Divided City

East Jerusalem has long been a flashpoint in the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. A surge in development and tourism has lately turned up the heat.

In Focus

Taking the Plunge

For nearly seven decades, ambitious divers have launched themselves into rivers near Gjakova in Kosovo in an annual open-air high diving competition. In years past more than two dozen competitors have competed for the 500 euro ($556) prize money. On July 22 hundreds of spectators watched on as divers leaped off Ura e Shenjte, a 72-foot high bridge, and into the water below.

Launch Slideshow 4 PHOTOS

Periscope

Business

How To (Re)Make Money

On the 75th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Agreement, a new financial era is dawning. Call it Money 3.0

Opinion

Does It Matter If We Hate Facebook?

Facebook has climbed to the top of the "most hated corporation" list, which raises the question: So, what? Does being hated, or at least mistrusted, really matter?

Horizons

Science

Meet the Man Coating Fruits and Vegetables to Alleviate Food Waste

Roughly one-third of food produced in the world is wasted every year but an edible fruit coating could lead to better quality food and less food waste.

Downtime

Entertainment

Smithsonian Restores Whistler's "Peacock Room" to Its Original Glory

The American artist's only extant interior, perhaps the most iconic example of British Aestheticism, is a star attraction at the The Freer Gallery in Washington, D.C.