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2016 “Some are married and have children. Two are single mothers...if you found yourself sitting across from any of them on the New York City subway, she’d look more like a tourist from the Midwest than a master spy,” Newsweek wrote after interviewing some of the CIA’s female operatives, officers and analysts. As of 2022, women held more than 40 percent of roles in the United States Intelligence Community, which consists of all governmental national intelligence agencies, like the CIA, and is headed by Avril Haines. In 2021, Haines became the first woman to hold the role. 1967 “No one can ignore the problem of how to close the awful gap between the education of the middle-class child and the poor kid,” Newsweek said amid a nationwide teacher strike. Since then, accountability measures…

ACROSS THE COUNTRY OF GEORGIA, THE GOLD-starred blue flags of the European Union fly above everything from government ministries to tiny local police stations and seem almost as ubiquitous as the red and white national flag with its cross of St. George. But despite the enduring pro-Western symbolism and overwhelming popular support for joining the EU and NATO, it is President Vladimir Putin’s Russia that is in the ascendant as the Georgian government’s relationship with the United States and other Western powers goes downhill. While Western countries have trumpeted the way Russia’s war in Ukraine has strengthened solidarity and brought Finland and Sweden into the NATO camp, once-aspiring member Georgia appears headed in the other direction. Georgia’s population of 3.7 million is only one-third that of its namesake U.S. state, and the…

THEY HAVE OPPOSING POLICIES on many key election issues, and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have even adopted substantially different strategies in their dueling bids to be voted president in November, according to a number of prominent political scientists. The Republican candidate is said to be participating in more unscripted events, while Harris has been accused of refusing to take tough questions from the media since she replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate. The 81-year-old incumbent dropped out of the race in July amid widespread concern over his age and mental acumen. A recent ActiVote poll gave Harris a 1.6 point lead over Trump, with 50.8 percent of the vote against his 49.2 percent, though this was within the margin of error and the Republican candidate could win with a minority…

WHEN DR. JENNIFER BEGAN BLEEDING and cramping set in, she had two priorities: get to the hospital and complete her clinical notes. Not necessarily in that order. Jennifer, who requested she only be identified by first name, was five months into her pregnancy. As a family medicine physician, she recognized the symptoms of preterm labor—and if any of her patients had been in her shoes, she would have instructed them to call an ambulance immediately. But it was only afternoon, and Jennifer still had patients to see. She continued her scheduled visits, then stood at the counter, pushing through the pain and panic, to finish the accompanying notes. “I had to finish my work before I left to go to the hospital,” Jennifer said. “It’s crazy, but it’s just what you…

MOST OF US WILL NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST AT some point, whether it’s an obstetrician, a cardiologist, an orthopedist or another. But seeking care outside of your primary physician can be daunting. To help patients make these important decisions, Newsweek is partnering with Statista for the fifth year to rank the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals. This year’s list recognizes hospitals across 12 different medical fields—the top 300 hospitals for cardiology and oncology; the top 250 for pediatrics; the top 150 for cardiac surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and pulmonology; the top 125 for neurology, neurosurgery and urology; and the top 100 for obstetrics & gynecology. The ranking is determined by a global survey in which tens of thousands of medical professionals were invited to give recommendations in their area of expertise. It…

TECHNOLOGY HAS TRANSFORMED HEALTH CARE. TELEHEALTH SERVICES NOW ENABLE ROUND-the-clock communication between patients and medical providers, and it is estimated that over 116 million individuals will seek virtual consultations with doctors in 2024, according to Statista data. New advances in digital imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics allow professionals to detect issues faster and more accurately. With so many exciting innovations in medicine, Newsweek and Statista are partnering for the fourth year to rank the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025. This list recognizes 350 hospitals across 28 countries for their standout work in implementing new medical technologies. The rankings are determined by a global survey of health care professionals, as well as assessments of the facilities’ technology usage and Joint Commission International accreditations. The ranking also recognizes facilities that stand out…