Newsweek Magazine

August 26, 2022 Issue

Features

Cover story Politics

Will GOP Fury Over Trump-FBI Battle Blunt Democrats' Post-Roe Midterm Edge?

As general election season nears, the battle for Senate control is heating up. The big question: how anger over Roe and the Mar-a-Lago search will play out.

In Focus

Oil Boom

Matanzas, Cuba Black smoke billows from blazing oil tanks at Matanzas Supertanker Base on August 7. The fire, set off by a lightning strike, destroyed 40 percent of the Caribbean nation’s main fuel storage facility, caused massive blackouts, forced the evacuation of 800 people, injured 121 and killed one during the five days it burned. Officials say it is the worst fire in the island’s history, with additional firefighters and specialists from Mexico and Venezuela needing to be brought in for assistance.

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Periscope

Science

NASA James Webb Scientist on How We'll Know if TRAPPIST-1 Is Home to Aliens

The study by Webb will be the "most important" exoplanet probe for years to come as scientists look for life on other planets.

Politics

What'll It Take to Elect a Woman Pres? Picturing One in the Oval Office

"There is a lack of ability, or difficulty in imagining that someone who we have never seen can do a job that has been done 45 times by someone who is not that person."

Politics

NBC Reporter Ali Vitali Says 'Just Winning' Proves Women's 'Electability'

Imagine asking a man, "are you likable enough to win?" or "can a man win this election?"...That would level the playing field.

U.S.

This Airline Is the Worst for Cancellations, Delays. Your Rights Explained.

Federal officials have announced no action against airlines in a year of unprecedented cancellations, including one that cancels or delays half its flights.

Downtime

Food & Drink

From a 5000-Egg Omelette to Chocolate Dresses, the Best in Food Festivals

Try Mooncakes at China's Mid-Autumn festival, watch an effigy burning at Russia's Maslenitsa and more at these upcoming food events.

Entertainment

Idris Elba is Everywhere with 'Beast' and 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'

"It's a survival film with an African American family. Culturally, I felt like something that we hadn't seen before," Idris Elba told Newsweek's Parting Shot about his new film 'Beast.'

August 26, 2022 Issue

Oil Boom

What'll It Take to Elect a Woman Pres? Picturing One in the Oval Office

NBC Reporter Ali Vitali Says 'Just Winning' Proves Women's 'Electability'

This Airline Is the Worst for Cancellations, Delays. Your Rights Explained.

Idris Elba is Everywhere with 'Beast' and 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'

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

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