Newsweek Magazine

August 25, 2023 Issue

Features

Cover story World

How the 2024 election could decide the fate of the Russia-Ukraine war

Support for Kyiv will be a key issue in the 2024 election. The outcome will shape U.S. foreign policy for years to come—and could determine who wins the war.

News

Pentagon's Microsoft monopoly raises concerns in Congress

A senior congressman has raised concerns over the military's decision to rely more and more on Microsoft for cybersecurity tools as well as other software.

In Focus

Golden Triumph

Fukuoka, Japan: American swimmer Katie Ledecky wins gold at the World Aquatics Championship in the 800-meter freestyle on July 29. Ledecky left the rest of the field behind with a time of 8:08.87 as she raced to her sixth consecutive world championship in the event, a feat not achieved by any other swimmer. Ledecky has earned a record 16 individual golds at world championships, surpassing American Michael Phelps’ record.

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World

How Biden could end the Korean War and avoid a nuclear conflict

"We are one bad decision away from nuclear war," former U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deputy commander Dan Leaf tells Newsweek.

Science

How the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks saved millions of lives

Over 70 years after her death, Lacks' family has finally received compensation for her enormous contribution to medical history.

News

'My country is on fire:' The internal strife tearing Israel apart

Israel is at a moment of crisis, both within and without. A first-time visitor, however, sees signs of hope.

Downtime

Entertainment

Taylor Zakhar Perez felt pressure to get 'Red, White & Royal Blue' right

"From the beginning, there was an enormous weight on my shoulders, making sure that we were accurate with representation and with character portrayal," Taylor Zakhar Perez tells Newsweek's Parting Shot about his role in 'Red, White & Royal Blue.'

August 25, 2023 Issue

Pentagon's Microsoft monopoly raises concerns in Congress

Golden Triumph

How the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks saved millions of lives

'My country is on fire:' The internal strife tearing Israel apart

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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