Innholdsfortegnelse for 12/18/2020 i Newsweek International

1969 At a time when the NBA was gaining popularity nationwide, Newsweek said that the New York Knicks “may be the greatest pro basketball team of all time,” regularly filling Madison Square Garden with “19,500 screaming, frenzied fans.” The emergence of the Knicks, “with their fluid, devastating offense and imaginative defense,” coincided with a rise in popularity for the National Basketball Association, which had 14 teams at the time. Today, the NBA has 30 teams, and in the 2018–2019 season, the Knicks were the team with the highest annual revenue at $472 million. 1973 When Bette Midler performed as the Divine Miss M, Newsweek wrote, “What galvanized the audience’s tumultuous cheers and laughter was Bette’s ability to reveal an unmistakable vulnerability.” Throughout her career, Midler has won four Golden Globes,…

“Every single day is just something new and something so crazy.” AT JUST 18 YEARS OLD, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER JOSH RICHARDS HAS been able to go from TikTok star to investor to be reckoned with in a short period of time. “I was always doing things that were entrepreneurial. So when I was able to grow such a large following, it just made sense.” In July 2020, as a ban of the video sharing service TikTok loomed in the United States, Richards became an investor in rival video social media platform Triller, agreeing also to serve as its chief strategy officer. “I saw the press about China and the data being shared. I knew I had almost a duty because my whole journey has been as a creator first.” He…

TRADITIONALLY, THE END OF THE YEAR IS A time to take stock of your finances and make a few last-minute moves that can save you money and set you up well for the 12 months to come. That’s still true in 2020 but with a darker twist: The looming expiration of critical financial-relief programs under the CARES Act means that, for many Americans hit hard by the pandemic economy, their year-end money to-do list will include moves to ensure they’ll still be able to pay their basic bills and keep the roof over their heads as 2021 begins. In fact, over half of Americans say that their finances have been impacted by the pandemic and more than three in four are worried about their ability to pay their bills, according…

“It’s going to be a very dark couple of weeks.” —JOSH MICHAUD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY AT THE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION, ON THE RISING COVID DEATHS “I THINK WE HAVE A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING THE COUNTRY BACK TOGETHER.” —DEMOCRATIVE CONGRESSMAN JOE MANCHIN OF WEST VIRGINIA “Do you want to actually get something done, or do you want to feel good among the people you already agree with?” —BARACK OBAMA CRITIQUING THE SLOGAN “DEFUND THE POLICE” “The moment you become a father, everything really does change because then you start to realize, well, what is the point in bringing a new person into this world when they get to your age and it's on fire?” —prince harry “IT FELT GREAT TO BE A PART OF THOSE CELEBRATORY MOMENTS—AND…

01 Dog Bark Park Inn Cottonwood, Idaho The United States is filled with quirky roadside attractions, but this hotel might take the cake. Opened over two decades ago, a husband-and-wife duo run this bed-and-breakfast built in the shape of a giant beagle. And of course, your own furry friend is welcome to accompany you. 02 Boeing 727 Fuselage Suite, Hotel Costa Verde Quepos, Costa Rica This coastal hotel nestled along the Costa Rican rainforest provides several unique accommodations from which to choose, the most unique being a completely refurbished Boeing airplane which can be rented in its entirety as a two-bedroom suite. 03 Hôtel de Glace Quebec City, Canada This hotel is truly made out of ice; it melts away annually and is recreated in a new…

NOW THAT THE NEWEST VERSIONS of the PlayStation5 and Xbox have both been released, some gamers (not to mention people with gamers on their holiday gift lists) may still be on the fence about which of the next-gen consoles to pick up this holiday season. Both boxes are are hot (and often hard to find) items. There’s no right answer, of course. It depends totally on the gamer’s budget and preference. For some, the lineup of games at launch, as well as future exclusives will be a defining factor For others, it’s about habit, like with phones or computers; the sys tem gamers are used to, whether it’s Sony’s PlayStation or Microsoft’s Xbox, will determine whether they’ll continue to play that system’s successor. Both consoles have similar costs, with the…