Newsweek Magazine

November 22, 2019 Issue

Features

Cover story World

How Medellín, Colombia, Became the World's Smartest City

A combination of tech savvy, urban planning and public support were key.

World

Freetown, Sierra Leone's Capital, is Repairing The Ravages of Civil War

Few cities face the kind of challenges that Freetown faces.

In Focus

Shoot Off

A riot police officer fires at protesters on November 7, after weeks of demonstrations sparked by a subway price hike. Protesters are pushing for better social services to tackle inequality, but violence has escalated with more than 2,000 people injured. On the same day, a police officer was arrested for shooting two students at a school protest, while a dozen police are being investigated for beating a man a day earlier.

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Periscope

Opinion

Why Computerized Medical Records Are Bad for Both You and Your Doctor

Doctors have become slaves to their computer screens for billing purposes, diminishing patient care, increasing doctor dissatisfaction, and increasing health care costs—and this needs to change.

Downtime

Entertainment

Country Music Star Charley Pride Still Shining Bright

At 85 years old, and with 52 top-10 Billboard country hits, Charley Pride's career has endured for decades.

Entertainment

Music Meccas Around The World You Need to Visit

Music lovers know they'll be able to hear jazz in New Orleans and reggae in Kingston, but here are some other surprising sounds worth taking note of across the globe.