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September 10, 2021 Issue

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Cover story Politics

After Kabul Attack, Biden Faces Benghazi-style Backlash

Like the attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya or the crash of Desert One near Tehran, the disastrous Afghanistan pullout will do serious political damage.

In Focus

9/11 Flag Memorial

A pedestrian walks past a field of American flags, each representing every victim murdered in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001

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World

Biden Called Press Leaks by McChrystal in Afghanistan 'F*cking Outrageous'

Biden has supported reducing troops on the ground for years, advising President Obama to limit involvement there back in 2009, even as Obama's generals were recommending an increased American presence, as discussed in this excerpt from David Loyn's new book, 'The Long War.'

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'Constant Desire for Exit Strategy' Paradoxically Prolonged Afghanistan War

Award-winning foreign correspondent David Loyn discusses what early decisions set the course for America's longest war in Afghanistan, which administrations handled it best, whether anyone foresaw the rapid takeover by the Taliban in August and the future of U.S.-Afghan relations.

Opinion

Prudence Could Dictate Vaccine Mandates

I have adopted a personal policy of discrimination against the unvaccinated.

Business

How to Be a Rebel at Work—and Not Be Obnoxious

Leadership guru Dorie Clark, host of Newsweek's 'Better' show on LinkedIn Live, offers advice on being a workplace rebel without being a jerk.

Opinion

Say No to Big Government and Big Business Vaccine Mandates

The American people don't trust our institutions and elites.

Downtime

Entertainment

Modern-Day UFO Sightings No One Can Explain

From a giant Tic Tac-shaped aircraft to an oval saucer raining metallic glitter, here are some of the world's strangest UFO sightings from the last century.

Entertainment

Ashley Zukerman Becomes Robert Langdon in Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol'

"It felt like we were given both a mandate and freedom to make something a little new," Ashley Zukerman tells Newsweek about taking on the role of Robert Langdon—made famous by Tom Hanks—in Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol,' streaming on Peacock.

September 10, 2021 Issue

9/11 Flag Memorial

'Constant Desire for Exit Strategy' Paradoxically Prolonged Afghanistan War

Prudence Could Dictate Vaccine Mandates

How to Be a Rebel at Work—and Not Be Obnoxious

Say No to Big Government and Big Business Vaccine Mandates

Ashley Zukerman Becomes Robert Langdon in Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol'

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

September 10, 2021 Issue

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