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December 27, 2024 Issue

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China's push for supremacy moves into space

A new observatory rising in Chile adds to China's extensive Latin American space network that is boosting its goal of civilian and military control in the skies

Newsweek Excellence Index 2025

Newsweek and Best Practice Institute (BPI) proudly present the Excellence 1000 Index 2025. This ranking honors select organizations that have set themselves apart as exemplars of corporate excellence.

In Focus

Counting Blessings

Paris: Worshippers are welcomed back into the French capital’s famous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on December 11 following its reopening. A fire in April 2019 ripped through the Gothic structure, which dates back to 1163, causing catastrophic damage that has cost around $737 million to restore. French President Emmanuel Macron declared: “The bells of Notre-Dame are ringing again!”

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Periscope

Conservatives and liberals find agreement amid UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Americans' hatred for the private health insurance industry is bipartisan and widespread.

Downtime

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' broke 18 records during its run

The "Eras Tour" is Taylor Swift's sixth concert tour and is named after the stages of her career. Here are records it's broken.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour recap: Biggest moments from all 152 concerts

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour broke records, caused two "Swift Quakes," and stimulated the economy. Join Newsweek as we relive the entire thing.

JK Rowling might have just won the culture war

After years of backlash over her stance on trans issues, the "Harry Potter" author has received major business backing.

Ray Romano says Netflix' 'No Good Deed' is unlike anything he's done before

"You imbue this persona to these people that are celebrities, and then after you get to spend time with them, they're just people," Ray Romano tells Newsweek.

Editor's Picks

Matt Gaetz's Accusers Don't Want to Testify During Confirmation Process

Attorney Joel Leppard told Newsweek his two clients are taking the process "day by day".

By Monica Sager

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Women Back the '4B' Movement's No Dating or Sex Mantra After Trump's Win

The election has led some women to take the lead from the South Korean feminist protest by boycotting relationships with men.

By Lydia Patrick and Maya Mehrara

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Donald Trump Hits Back Against Central Park 5's Lawsuit

By Khaleda Rahman

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Trump Vows to Undo Biden's AI Policies as Global Safety Talks Begin

By Shannon McDonagh

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Georgia Election Workers Request More Penalties Against Giuliani

By Matthew Impelli

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