Newsweek Magazine

April 29, 2016 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

Women around the world are changing laws, mores and technology to make menstruation safer, cheaper and more a part of everyday life, after centuries of silence.

World

The Next Greek Crisis Is Coming

Another economic crisis is looming, and Athens is struggling with tens of thousands of refugees.

In Focus

Drawing Attention

Lesbos, Greece—Pope Francis discusses a child’s drawing during his tour of the Moria refugee camp on April 16. The pontiff and local religious leaders met with refugees in various campsites on the island of Lesbos, putting a spotlight on Europe's controversial deal with Turkey to end the refugee crisis. Francis offered prayers for refugees who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean from Syria, Afghanistan and war-torn regions of Africa in hopes of reaching Europe. The pope invited 12 Syrian refugees to accompany him on his return flight to Rome, where they will be cared for by the Sant’Egidio religious community.

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World

One Year Later, Post-Earthquake Nepal Is Still in Ruins

Survivors of the devastating 2015 quake are living in barely adequate temporary shelters, with poor access to drinking water, food and health care.

World

Nepal's Poorest Face the Hardest Recovery

A school for intellectually disabled children tucked away in the hills of Nepal struggles in the aftermath of the 2015 Ghorka earthquake.

Science

Tiger Population Increases For First Time in a Century

The increase in tiger numbers is primarily seen in India, Russia, Nepal and Bhutan.

U.S.

Trump Supporters Are a New Breed of College Republicans

After student protests over Trump messages written in chalk at Emory University, Trump supporters at other campuses have embarked on "The Chalkening."

U.S.

How the FBI Uses Facial Recognition to Fight Crime

The bureau says using biometrics is crucial, but critics call it an Orwellian intrusion.

Horizons

Science

Kosher, Vegan, Synthetic Shrimp

A startup tries to create a shrimpless shrimp that people will actually eat.

Science

25 Is the New 18

For years, the criminal justice system has considered anyone 18 or older an adult, but new research suggests the brain of a 23-year-old is still immature.