Newsweek International

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Newsweek International

CONVERSATION BUT NOT CONCESSION

The Empty Pulpit Problem

Status Update: Taking a Digital Detox

TAKE FIVE • STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

When Fast Fashion’s Copycat Economy Goes to Court

Where Humans Still Beat Algorithms

Changing the Count

American Expats Are Saying, ‘Bye, Bye’

NUMBER OF THE WEEK $900B

Emergency Exit

Tradwife Dream vs. Reality

The Open Border Inside British Politics

1964

Crowded Center-Left Field Gives Le Pen the Advantage

New Humanities Order

WHO IS THE REAL GRAHAM PLATNER? • An oyster farmer turned Maine Senate candidate’s organizing-first strategy survives scandal and party resistance

Carlo VERSANO

Trapped in TRANSIT • European-backed controls have reduced migrant crossings but left thousands detained in Libya’s opaque and often abusive system

THE GREAT RESET • The global auto industry is at a turning point—new tech, new rules and buyers who want something different

VISIONARY DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • Because of Barman’s leadership, Slate will offer new-age engineering at a budget-friendly price point

Executive DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • He is changing the way Stellantis designs, builds and sells cars, righting the wrongs of the past

Marketing DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • Slate’s nothing to something-style brand debut made a splash

DESIGN DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • Slate’s back-to-basics approach focuses on what the buyer actually wants, instead of trying to just add more features

TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • By creating and building its own computer chips, Rivian is controlling more of its future

SUSTAINABILITY DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • The electric GLC SUV maintains its eco focus—without compromise

POWERTRAIN DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • Unyielding commitment to full-throttle fun defines BMW’s Neue Klasse

Community DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • Industry-reshaping innovations put the focus on safety

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR • NVIDIA is bringing turnkey autonomy solutions to more automakers

BRASH, BOLD POLESTAR TARGETS TESLA • The Swedish battery-electric automaker is marketing its cars and company to those turning against Musk’s EV giant

LEGACY OF DISRUPTION • Breitschwerdt brings decades of wisdom to Mercedes-Benz’s reshaped classic car business

PAUL W. DOWNS • The actor and co-creator of Hacks reflects on the final season of the dark comedy, promising an ending that delivers “big laughs and big feelings”