Newsweek Magazine

November 29, 2019 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

Could the Senate Convict Trump? Here's What Mitch McConnell Worries About

Mitt Romney, Joni Ernst, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski: If more than a couple of GOP senators say they intend to vote against Trump, a flood of Republican senators could turn against the president.

U.S.

Apple Card Gender Bias? Don't Assume So, Experts Warn

The controversy started over the weekend when it was revealed the wives of two tech titans had a much smaller credit limits on their Apple Cards than their husbands.

In Focus

Higher Ground

Rising water levels alter tourists’ routines on November 12 in Piazza San Marco, where high tide reached nearly 50 inches after heavy rainfall. Facing the city’s most severe flooding in 50 years, Venice’s mayor asked politicians to act: “Now the government must listen. These are the effects of climate change. The costs will be high.” Climate change has long been predicted to exacerbate extreme weather events.

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Periscope

Entertainment

After Sesame Street: What's Next for Children's TV?

On the 50th anniversary of the beloved show, a look at what makes educational programming worthwhile and where we go from here.

U.S.

Marine Corps Video Included Only 6 Seconds of Women in 8-Minute Tribute

Current and former U.S. Marines rebuked Corps leaders. "The vitriol towards female Marines is at an all-time high right now and this video just shows it," said former Marine Sergeant Erin Kirk-Cuomo.

World

China's Hypersonic Missiles Are a 'Holy S**t Moment' for the U.S. Military

Beijing aims to become the world's dominant military force, and its rapid progress took the Pentagon by surprise.

Horizons

Science

Future Food Allergy Reactions Could Be Treated With a Pill

This medical researcher's epinephrine tablet could be revolutionary for the estimated 240 million people suffering from food allergies worldwide.

Downtime

Business

Is Corporate Social Responsibility Really a Good Thing?

Specifically, CSR has become the weapon of choice for what is known as, in corporate speak, the three R's: Investor Relations, Human Resources, and Public Relations.