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A Hidden Cost to Reversing Roe

The rise of 'personhood' laws could put infertility treatments like IVF at risk and sharply raise their price

Searching for 'Constructive Engagement'

In an exclusive interview, Pakistan's new prime minister Shahbaz Sharif talks about the state of his country's democracy, worsening U.S.-China relations, the war in Ukraine and a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

PARTING SHOT - Quinta Brunson

It was really important to me to show audiences...extreme funny, extreme heart.

WHAT PUTIN GOT WRONG

The Russian leader's arrogance undermines his own military in Ukraine

AMERICA'S BEST Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2022

Our annual ranking of facilities to help you get back on your feet

Idris Elba

PARTING SHOT

Something in the Air

The James Webb Space Telescope is looking for atmospheres— and signs of life—on planets circling the star TRAPPIST-1

Q & A Ali Vitali

Interview

It’s Not Just the [Fill in the Issue], Stupid!

Female candidates’ electability is judged on how they present their positions and play the political game, much more than their male counterparts

GAME ON

Against all odds, Democrats have a good shot at keeping the Senate-or even picking up seats. The GOP won't go down wITHOUT A FIGHT

Abbi Jacobson

PARTING SHOT

Beijing's Big Bet

CHINA'S PURSUIT OF ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO ITS PLAN TO EXPAND ITS GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND MILITARY POWER. THE U.S. IS NOT HAPPY

WHITE CHURCHES ACT ON REPARATIONS

WEARY OF WAITING FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COMPENSATE BLACK AMERICANS FOR CENTURIES OF SLAVERY, FAITH GROUPS HAVE STARTED THEIR OWN PROGRAMS

Prisoners in Their Homeland

Since returning to power, the Taliban have abolished the rights Afghan women had won over 20 years. The future looks even bleaker and advocates worry the world has forgotten

Tour the World From Inside the U.S.A.

These destinations allow you to experience the full flavor of different cultures without the expense of venturing abroad

Ochiai Cutlery: Here's to the next 100 years

Ochiai Cutlery Manufacturing Company has been delivering high-end technology to its clients in the tea industry and beyond since 1919.

Kanaoka's new Reiwa Plant a "world-first" for water-based inkjet printing

The company aims to achieve overwhelming productivity gains through digital and AI technologies and an industry-leading 'decarbonized society' solution.

The bubble tech providing new eco solutions

Maruyama's latest novel invention - ultrafine bubble technology - is bringing sustainable solutions for the global food, water and environmental sanitation sectors.

PARTING SHOT: Kevin Bacon

"For a guy who's new to me...that becomes kind of hard to find."

Q&A: Kyle Petty

Books review

Raising the Red Flag

Third-generation NASCAR driver and dad Kyle Petty on receiving the heartbreaking news of his son's tragic crash

WAR ON 'WOKE'

As a growing number of companies adopt liberal causes from abortion rights to racial justice, conservatives are fighting back

Trading with the Enemy

Many Western companies are either stepping back from Russia or leaving altogether. The costs have been high both for business help end the war in Ukraine? and Russia. Will "self-sanctioning"

GP Club: The story of entrepreneurial success

Strong investment and exports will drive South Korea's economy in the medium term, according to the latest forecast from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a grouping of affluent nations. The OECD noted that the country has enjoyed "a strong rebound" from the covid-19 pandemic, with exports in particular in the driving seat, while consumption is likely to strengthen further after a slower start. The war in Ukraine has only had a modest impact on economic performance, and the economy will receive a further boost from the country's largest-ever supplementary budget-worth $43bn, or 2.9% of GDP. Fuel tax cuts have helped support demand, and the government is moving to strengthen supply chain resilience and energy security.

Korean Air: An Asian champion delivers excellence in service

South Korea's exports hit an all-time record of $645bn in 2021, surging a remarkable 26% year-on-year, driving strong economic growth, according to business information service IHS Markit. Exports to the European Union rose 34%, exports to the US by 29%, to China 23%, and to ASEAN 22%. Semiconductor exports rose 29%, while those of petrochemicals soared by 55%. Auto exports jumped 24%, reaching $46.5bn. Exports of ICT products hit an all-time high of $228bn, up 24%. The huge rise in overall trade has lifted the purchasing managers' index, and drove manufacturing growth to 6.6% in 2021. Exports have been lifted by the recovery of key markets, boosted by the rollback of pandemic restrictions and accommodative fiscal and monetary policy in those markets. Other factors behind Korea's economic uptick include consumption; final consumption rose 6.8% yearon-year in the final quarter of 2021. Overall, the country's GDP rose by 4.0% in 2021.

South Korea: Asian tiger still roaring

South Korea has long been considered one of the economic giants of Asia, aided by a high-tech manufacturing sector and strong exports in areas like electronics. In recent years the Korean economy has continued to expand, with 2021 seeing the fastest annual growth rate in over a decade. Growth is predicted to drop slightly in 2022, hit by global headwinds like rising inflation and the war in Ukraine, but is still expected to come in at a healthy 2.6%.

AMERICA'S BEST Petcare BRANDS 2022

NEWSWEEK AND GLOBAL DATA AND RESEARCH FIRM Statista are proud to introduce America's Best Petcare Brands 2022, our second annual ranking of the leading products, services and retailers for pets.

RECESSION-PROOF YOUR FINANCES

Inflation is up, stocks are down and the R-word is everywhere. Here's how to protect yourself in today's turbulent economy

Billy Porter

"Oh, my God. There's finally a story about trans joy."

Out of the Dark

Interpol's seventh record The Other Side of Make Believe carries an uncharacteristic optimism