Newsweek Magazine

September 04, 2020 Issue

Features

Cover story Politics

Undecided Voters Were Key to Trump's Win in 2016. Will They Deliver Again?

A late break toward Donald Trump by undecided voters helped decide the election in 2016. Biden has the edge among this group now but there's still plenty of time for the incumbent to change their minds and make MAGA magic happen twice.

Politics

Eight Congressional Races Could Decide if Biden Beats Trump

In the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats turned a lot of red Congressional seats blue. This year, the voters in eight of those districts could decide the outcome of the presidential election.

In Focus

Roadblock

Novo Progresso, Brazil: Members of the Kayapo tribe block the BR-163, a major trans-Amazonian highway, during a protest outside of Novo Progresso on August 17. At issue: the lack of government support during the COVID-19 pandemic and illegal deforestation in and around their territories.

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World

Joe Biden Tells China He Won't Be a Pushover. Will Beijing Believe Him?

The former vice president's team argues that Donald Trump may talk tough on China, but their man will actually hold the PRC to account.

Opinion

The Lesson of COVID-19? Everyone Needs a Side Hustle

What I've learned, through my personal experience and writing a book on the future of work, is this: True security is never allowing ourselves to become dependent on one employer.

Opinion

Coming Clean About Hydroxychloroquine

Sometimes health care gets it wrong. That doesn't mean we're not doing it right.

Downtime

Entertainment

The Most Interesting Women in the World: A Century of Explorers

While we won't be taking the freedom to travel for granted ever again post-pandemic, we owe a lot to these trailblazing women who were pioneers in exploring the world in the past 100 years.

Entertainment

Will Anyone Ever Name Their Child Karen Again? A Baby Name Expert Weighs In

What happens when a name like Karen becomes tainted by association with negative traits or actions? Judging by the Dicks, Berthas and Adolphs of the world, the future is not looking bright for Karen.

Newsgeek

MrBeast Riddle Aftermath: Beast Reveals Cost, Goal & Story of His Puzzle

MrBeast tried to stump the internet with a tough riddle last week. Recently, the YouTuber spoke with "Newsweek" to discuss the ambition behind one of the world's most difficult puzzles.

September 04, 2020 Issue

Eight Congressional Races Could Decide if Biden Beats Trump

Roadblock

The Lesson of COVID-19? Everyone Needs a Side Hustle

Coming Clean About Hydroxychloroquine

Will Anyone Ever Name Their Child Karen Again? A Baby Name Expert Weighs In

MrBeast Riddle Aftermath: Beast Reveals Cost, Goal & Story of His Puzzle

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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