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July 26, 2024 Issue

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Hanging on: Can Nigeria escape disaster and fulfill its promise?

With domestic unrest and living standards hit by economic reforms, the citizens of Africa's powerhouse nation are waiting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

In Focus

Phantom Festival

Masked attendees dance in traditional costumes at the Phi Ta Khon Festival in Dan Sai on July 9. For the vibrant three-day celebration known as the “ghost festival,” the community comes together to express gratitude, pay homage to their ancestors and pray for a successful harvest. Intricate ghost masks are a main feature of the event, traditionally believed to aid interactions with spirits.

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Periscope

How South Korea took over world entertainment under constant threat of war

"You always have to be aware that there is tension, but as an artist, people will sort of rise over that," Yu In-chon told Newsweek.

Horizons

Electric bus maker Blue Bird is schooling the EV skeptics as stock soars

School bus maker Blue Bird is defying conventional business wisdom with strong sales of clean vehicles, making it the country's top-performing EV company.

Downtime

Bird's eye view shows final phase of construction on Sagrada Familia

Two giant cranes have been erected to complete work on the iconic basilica's spire.

I'm Seven. Here's Why Taylor Swift Is a Role Model for Girls Like Me

Every time you sing her one of her songs, you feel like you are connecting with a generous, kind, smart, talented person who uses her gifts for good.

Is Pixar's comeback happening?

"Inside Out 2" has just had the second-highest grossing opening weekend of all time for an animated movie in the domestic market.

Kylie Cantrall on loving Disney nostalgia in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red'

"Descendants of iconic Disney fairy-tale characters and villains is just a concept that's evergreen, and people will always have a soft spot for that," Kylie Cantrall tells Newsweek.

Lisa Kudrow loves how 'inept' her 'Time Bandits' character is

"I just love that kind of fake thing. That's the confidence that's fun to play. I like to inhabit confidence," Lisa Kudrow tells 'Newsweek' about 'Time Bandits.'

Editor's Picks

Gen Z Men Are Shifting Right. What Could That Mean for Kamala Harris?

Young Americans are more conservative than you think.

By Katherine Fung

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Donald Trump Lawyer's Mike Pence Argument 'Remarkable'—Attorney

Joyce Vance reacts to the argument that Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly pressuring Pence over 2020 election results.

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Social Security Backlogs Climb to More Than One Million Cases

By Suzanne Blake

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Imprisoning Donald Trump With Secret Service Would Be 'Logistical Nightmare'—Attorney

By Sean O'Driscoll

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Kamala Harris Takes Lead Against Donald Trump in Conservative Poll

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