Newsweek Magazine

October 20, 2017 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

The VA Fueled The National Opioid Crisis, Killing Vets

The VA killed thousands of vets and fueled the national opioid addiction crisis by recklessly throwing pills at a problem.

In Focus

Burning Orange

A portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump is set on fire by Iranian mourners during the state funeral of Mohsen Hojaji, a young Revolutionary Guard soldier beheaded by the Islamic State group in Syria, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Tehran, Iran

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Analysis

Why Donald Trump's Tax Plan May Blow Up In His Face

Steven Mnuchin wants to change the tax system, but the Treasury secretary's plan may self-destruct before the end of the year.

World

Hindu Vigilantes Are Attacking Muslims To Protect Cows

So why won't the government stop them?

Science

Samson's Next Haircut

Somewhere out in the blockchain universe, the revolution is incubating.

Horizons

Health

Using Artificial Intelligence to Find Cancer Cures

A Baltimore-based biotech research company hopes to revolutionize drug development by slashing the time necessary for research.

Science

Pigeons Can 'Multitask,' Still Shouldn't Text and Fly

When shifting attention between two separate tasks, the birds outperformed their counterparts.

Science

Bed Bugs Like Dirty Clothes, So Do Your Laundry Already

A study involving dirty socks is a cautionary tale for frequent travelers.

Downtime

Entertainment

Christian Scott Is the Past, Present and Future of Jazz

In reimagining jazz, Adjuah is both honoring and saving it.

Entertainment

Counterespionage in the Comic-Book World: DC v. Marvel

A new book, "Slugfest," details the epically petty battles between the creators of Batman and Captain America.

Entertainment

How 'The Walking Dead' and 'GoT' Became the Same Show

The TV rating monsters are staggering toward oddly similar ends.

October 20, 2017 Issue

Burning Orange

Hindu Vigilantes Are Attacking Muslims To Protect Cows

Samson's Next Haircut

Pigeons Can 'Multitask,' Still Shouldn't Text and Fly

Bed Bugs Like Dirty Clothes, So Do Your Laundry Already

Counterespionage in the Comic-Book World: DC v. Marvel

How 'The Walking Dead' and 'GoT' Became the Same Show

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

October 20, 2017 Issue

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