Newsweek Magazine

January 08, 2021 Issue

Features

21 Things to Look Forward to in 2021

The best thing about 2021 won't be simply that it isn't 2020. From science to space, healthcare to business, sports to entertainment, these are the events and people that will bring us joy next year.

Health

Laurie Santos, Yale happiness prof, on 5 things that will make you happier

A leading psychologist—whose course on happiness has attracted 3 million people so far and is the most popular class in Yale's history—offers five science-backed techniques to boost your mood and protect your mental health.

Science

12 Scientifically Proven Ways to Succeed at Your New Year's Resolutions

Want to adopt healthier habits, improve your finances or spend more time with the people you love? No matter what your goal is for 2021, these research-based tips will help.

In Focus

Bubble Beach

Queensland, Australia: On December 15, tourists walked in and around beach foam whipped up by cyclonic conditions at Currumbin Beach. The wild weather lashed Australia’s Northern New South Wales and South East Queensland with heavy rain, strong winds and exceptionally high tides—often referred to as “king tides”—and caused power outages for thousands.

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Periscope

Opinion

Thanks to Brexit, A New, United Ireland is Within Reach

From the vanishing Unionist electoral majority to Brexit to COVID, historic events are speeding up debates on Irish unity. This generation of Irish Americans may well be the first to be able to return to a united Ireland.

Downtime

Entertainment

Where We Are Dreaming of Traveling in 2021

While there are still a lot of unknowns about 2021, one thing is certain: we need an escape. Here are the pandemic-friendly epic adventures we're plotting for when it's safe to travel once again.

Entertainment

Get Lost in the Pages of 2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books

Enjoy the rare pleasure of turning the crisp pages of some of these intriguing books coming out in the first half of the year. Newsweek has chosen some of the best new fiction and nonfiction for your reading pleasure.

Entertainment

Xolo Maridueña on How 'Cobra Kai' Caters to Fans of 'The Karate Kid'

"There was nothing that could have prepared me for the amount of stretching and body contorting martial arts requires," Xolo Maridueña told Newswee about preparing for Netflix's 'Cobra Kai.'

January 08, 2021 Issue

Laurie Santos, Yale happiness prof, on 5 things that will make you happier

12 Scientifically Proven Ways to Succeed at Your New Year's Resolutions

Bubble Beach

Get Lost in the Pages of 2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books

Xolo Maridueña on How 'Cobra Kai' Caters to Fans of 'The Karate Kid'

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

January 08, 2021 Issue

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