Newsweek Magazine

September 30, 2022 Issue

Features

Cover story Health

Antidepressants Work Better Than Sugar Pills Only 15 Percent of the Time

Popular meds work no better than a placebo for depression and can come with severe withdrawal symptoms. Why do doctors prescribe them to 43 million Americans?

In Focus

A Royal Farewell

London First Battalion Grenadier Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II out of Westminster Abbey after a state funeral service on September 19. Huge crowds, including approximately 500 world leaders, gathered to pay tribute to Britain’s longest-serving monarch and watch the royal procession escort her casket through the streets. The Queen’s final resting place is in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle alongside her late husband, Prince Philip.

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Periscope

Analysis

Misinformation Monitor: August 2022

Through Trump's reposts, verified accounts, and other methods, Truth Social has become an active booster of the online extremist movement

Religion

Austin Fire Chaplain Sues After Getting Fired Over Trans Athletes Blog Post

Assemblies of God minister Andrew Fox, a former volunteer chaplain with the Austin Fire Department, is now suing the city

News

Travel Nurses Suing Agencies Say Their Pay was Slashed in 'Bait and Switch'

Nurses across the U.S. report having their pay cut up to 70% after they relocate for work. Now some are trying to fight back via class actions.

Downtime

Entertainment

From Spas to Starbucks, These Shipping Containers Are Taking On New Lives

Shipping containers have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans. Here, a look at some that have taken on second lives.