Magazine Issue
2017/06/02
Newsweek10 min readTech
AI Will Cure America's Sick Health Care System
Trumpcare was DOA. Congress isn’t going to fix Obamacare. The only prescription for better (and cheaper) health care: ‘Take two apps and call me in the morning.’
Newsweek17 min read
The 'Artwashing' of America: The Battle for Los Angeles
In the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, artists and activists have faced off in a pitched battle about the future of the city.
Newsweek3 min readPolitics
Why Israel Is Moving to Downgrade Arabic Language
In Israel, Arabic has long been a quasi-official language. It may soon get a tacit demotion
Newsweek5 min read
Kenya’s Election Season Kicks Off With Ominous Signs
Observers warn of a repeat of violence that killed some 1,300 people at the 2007 elections.
Newsweek5 min readPolitics
Moscow Home Demolition Plans Are Galvanizing Residents
Authorities are facing mass opposition to plans to forcibly remove residents from their homes in favor of new construction that many say will only benefit rich developers and their partners in government.
Newsweek3 min read
What Are 'Jihad Pills'?
In the past three months, investigators across Europe have intercepted thousands of Captagon pills, an amphetamine-based drug popular with the Islamic State militant group. Nicknamed “the jihadists’ drug,” Captagon keeps users awake for long periods
Newsweek2 min read
What Curing Deaf Mice's Hearing Means For Humans
Scientists have spent several years refining a technique to repair one of the common genetic disorders that cause deafness, offering hope to millions.
Newsweek4 min readFood & Wine
Mislabeling Means Consumers Eat a Lot of Imposter Fish
About 30 percent of the world's seafood consists of cheaper fish being sold as a more expensive alternative.
Newsweek2 min read
What Curing Deaf Mice's Hearing Means For Humans
Scientists have spent several years refining a technique to repair one of the common genetic disorders that cause deafness, offering hope to millions.
Newsweek5 min readSociety
The Global Hepatitis Epidemic Rages On
A new report by the World Health Organization presents a sobering view of hepatitis B and C. Despite being preventable and curable, these potentially fatal diseases continue to rage worldwide.
Newsweek4 min readNutrition
Soft Drinks Now Cheaper Than Water in Many Countries
Cheaper soda is likely to lead to higher rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer worldwide, according to a new report from the CDC and American Cancer Society.